Head of Development Cooperation

ICA - International Co-operative Alliance

Brussels, Belgium

CONTEXT

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering global partnerships? We’re looking for a Head of Development Cooperation to drive the ICA-EU Partnership program #coops4de implementation, coordination, and management. Join us to make a meaningful impact on international development and cooperation!

ROLE

The 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 ICA Global Office and facilitating participation in program activities and meetings. This includes supporting project partners in their work, and especially in the preparation and implementation of policy meetings, capacity building seminars, research publications, educational activities, annual reporting, as well as programming tools.

KEY 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential:

Master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Business administration, International Relations, International Development, or a related field;
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.

TERMS and CONDITIONS

Expected starting date is April 2025 or as soon as possible.

Location: Avenue Milcamps 105 – Brussels (ICA Global Office).

The contract is full-time and open-ended, governed by Belgian law.

The salary offered is competitive and will be based on the candidate's experience and expertise. The package also includes meal vouchers, eco-cheques, complementary medical insurance, and 30 paid holidays per year.