Head of Development Cooperation

International Co-operative Alliance

Start date
April 2025

About the Organisation

International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that represents and serves co-operatives worldwide. Founded in 1895, the ICA promotes the values and principles of cooperation, advocating for the social and economic inclusion of co-operatives. It works to strengthen cooperative businesses, supporting them in providing economic benefits, social development, and sustainability. The ICA collaborates with governments, international institutions, and other stakeholders to advance cooperative policies and practices. It has a wide membership base of co-operatives and national co-operative federations, aiming to ensure co-operatives thrive and are recognized as important actors in the global economy.

About the role

ICA Head of Development Cooperation will work closely with the regional Program Coordinators as their direct point of reference. S/he is responsible for coordinating the Partnership team within the ICA Global Office and facilitating participation in program activities and meetings. This includes supporting project partners in their work, especially in the preparation and implementation of policy meetings, capacity-building seminars, research publications, educational activities, annual reporting, as well as programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, and manage all Partnership activities, in the fields of policy, research, capacity building, and communications, linked to international cooperative development;
• Coordinate the Partnership team at ICA Global and support program partners;
• Meet frequently with Task Manager and European Commission counterparts and set up strong relations via consultations, forums, and meetings;
• Engage with ICA Regional Offices for joint actions, programming, and awareness raising;
• Oversee general budgeting and financial program execution;
• Prepare EU reports, pre-financing, and amendment requests;
• Guide annual external financial and program audits;
• Manage Monitoring & Evaluation tools;
• Represent the Partnership vis-à-vis EU Institutions, in coordination with the Europe Regional Office and other program partners.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience with EU-funded programs;
• Familiarity with EU international development policies and processes;
• Proficiency in English (office language), with excellent oral and written skills;
• Ability to strictly meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment;
• Attentive to details and able to prioritize work;
• Good IT and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team;
• Demonstrate commitment to the cooperative values and principles.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other languages, particularly Spanish and French;
• Strong understanding of international institutions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, International Development, and a related field;

Compensation & Benefits

• 30 paid holidays per year
• Competitive Salary Package 
• Complementary Medical Insurance
• Meal Vouchers
• Eco-cheques

Working locations

• Avenue Milcamps 105 – Brussels (ICA Global Office)

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter, Your Name, with the subject line "Head of Development Cooperation" by 10th February 2025 at 11:59 PM

Interviews

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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