Caribbean Humanitarian Response Lead

About the role

CARE is seeking a senior professional to lead its Caribbean Humanitarian Partnership Platform (CHPP). Based in Quito, the role provides strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of humanitarian preparedness and response across the Caribbean region.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑convene the CHPP, setting vision, strategy and operational direction.
• Lead regional humanitarian strategy, external representation and emergency response coordination.
• Mobilize resources, engage partners and ensure alignment with CARE’s humanitarian priorities and gender‑equality commitments.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders, donors, humanitarian partners and CARE teams to strengthen timely and effective action.
• Oversee the full portfolio of CHPP activities, ensuring compliance with partnership principles and localization goals.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian coordination, program management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Caribbean humanitarian contexts and partnership mechanisms.
• Ability to work across multiple countries and cultures, with legal authorization to work in the country of residence.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to gender equality and localization.

Required skills

• Fluency in Spanish, English and French.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape regional humanitarian response for a leading global NGO.
• Collaborative work environment with diverse international partners.
• Full‑time position based in Quito with potential travel up to 50%.