What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Latin America - Bilingual / Spanish position at Buckner International?
Buckner Children and Family Services Community : International Programs
Location : Dallas, TX - Remote
Job Schedule : Full-Time
We are seeking a Regional Director for Latin America to join our International Program. As a Regional Director for Latin America , you will Shine Hope as you provide leadership, management, and direction for all program planning and operations for international operations. You will work with Buckner staff and Country Directors to plan, direct and administer each assigned Buckner Children and Family Services site's approved budget and programming in accordance with Buckner direction, strategy, priorities, and policies. You will also support Buckner International business development and monitor and evaluate performance in assigned operations division and with assigned BIM to ensure accomplishment of goals, objectives, and strategies in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!
What you'll do :
- Oversee the day-to-day country operations of for each BIM site. Ensure execution of plans, policies and budget as approved by Buckner Executive Management.
- Facilitate and / or oversee in-country (BIM) operational planning and delivery. This includes, but is not limited to, Family, Community and Empowerment Programs as well as humanitarian aid and support.
- Develop and support program staff to ensure that quality services are delivered effectively and efficiently to clients. Develop and monitor systems to provide accountability for assigned programs.
- Develop and support in-country staff to implement sustainability practices with the goal of reasonable country self-sufficiency. This includes working with the Regional Fundraising Expert of Latin America to develop in-country business / donor development utilizing Buckner best practices.
- Direct and manage the development of strategic action plans, strategies, and policies for each assigned program. Ensure alignment with and attainment of goals and objectives.
- Supervise, monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports. Ensures optimal job performance; identify issues, discuss with staff and direct corrective actions; assist, guide and support supervisors with employee selection, review, evaluation and terminations.
- Provide professional growth and development of the International Operations staff; develop and communicate annual goals and objectives; monitor and provide constructive feedback; conduct annual performance evaluation in a timely manner.
- Keep supervisors and executive management apprised of current critical issues and status.
- Support strategic planning and direction for International Operations; evaluate results, identify opportunities, initiate improvements and measure performance against objectives.
What you'll bring :
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
About Buckner Children and Family Services :
Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
