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Country Representative – IGNITE
Catalyste+. Lead implementation of the IGNITE project strategy in Peru, aligned with program objectives, local priorities, and donor requirements .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead implementation of the IGNITE project strategy in Peru, aligned with program objectives, local priorities, and donor requirements
- Serve as IGNITE's primary in-country representative and relationship focal point
- Lead stakeholder consultations to identify priorities, opportunities, and technical assistance needs
- Build and maintain relationships with public institutions, regulatory bodies, private sector organizations, business associations, development partners, donors, Canadian missions, and other stakeholders
- Lead assignment design and serve as the primary focal point for local partners throughout the assignment cycle
- Support recruitment and deployment of Catalyste+ Advisors and consultants
- Support implementation and coordination activities in designated secondary countries as required
- Guide Advisors and consultants in developing work plans and implementing assignments
- Oversee assignment logistics and support Advisors during in-country assignments
- Apply Results-Based Management principles and maintain continuity across assignments
- Monitor economic, institutional, policy, and development trends, communicating risks and opportunities
- Contribute to work plans, progress reports, donor reporting, and program documentation
- Develop partnership opportunities and represent Catalyste+ at meetings, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder events
- Coordinate operations, records, management information systems, budgets, compliance, and administrative requirements
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to local staff as applicable
- Liaise with Canadian Embassies and local representatives of Canadian organizations
- Support Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems, data collection, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must reside in Peru
- University degree in International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience working with or engaging public sector institutions, including ministries, regulatory agencies, local governments, or other public entities
- Experience in international development, economic development, governance, public administration, trade promotion, private sector development, or related fields
- Experience working with donor-funded development programs
- Experience managing stakeholder and partner relationships
- Experience in project management and applying Results-Based Management principles
- Sound knowledge of gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and the inclusion of vulnerable and underrepresented populations
- Strong relationship-building, networking, and partnership development skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Knowledge of the country's economic, institutional, and development context
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English