Consultancy Opportunity: Brazil Programme Support Officer

Location: Brazil – São Paulo preferably (Remote/Home-based)
Contract Type: Individual Consultancy (Full-time)
Duration: 12 months (240 days, approx. 20 days/month)
Start Date: July or August 2025
Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Applications to: pso@cafod.org.uk

Subject Line: Application for CAFOD Brazil Programme Support Officer

About CAFOD

CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. With over 50 years of presence in Brazil, CAFOD partners with civil society and Church-based organisations to address poverty, injustice, inequality and environmental degradation, with a strong emphasis on local leadership, safeguarding, dignity and inclusion.

About the Consultancy

CAFOD is seeking a Brazil-based consultant to support the coordination and management of its Brazil Programme. This mid-level role will provide technical, administrative and coordination support to local partners, the Brazil team, and CAFOD teams in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 2–5 years of relevant experience in development, humanitarian programming or project/grant support in Brazil, especially in partnership-based contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Partner Support

• Provide day-to-day support to CAFOD partners in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Support context/risk analysis, safeguarding, and programme quality assessments.
• Assist with documentation and coordination of partner visits, meetings and workshops.

Grant and Compliance Support

• Track project approvals, budgets, payments and reports using CAFOD systems (e.g., WebPromise, SharePoint).
• Ensure donor compliance and support financial documentation and reporting processes.

Funding and Donor Engagement

• Assist in the development of funding proposals, reports and presentations.
• Support relationship management with donors and identify funding opportunities.

Programme Coordination and Communication

• Produce bilingual communication content (articles, blogs, updates).
• Provide translation/interpretation as needed.
• Support internal coordination, planning and reporting processes.
• Monitor project budgets and assist in financial reconciliations.

Consultant Profile

Languages:

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken) is essential.

Required Experience:

• 2–5 years supporting development/humanitarian programmes in Brazil.
• Grant administration, financial monitoring, and project compliance.
• Experience working with local partners, NGOs, or Church-based organisations.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of programme cycle management and safeguarding principles.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint).
• Communication and writing skills in both languages.
• Capacity to work remotely, independently and across time zones.
• Ability to travel for partner monitoring or meetings if required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, social sciences, administration).

Important Notes

• This is a mid-level support role. Overqualified or senior-level applicants may not be considered.
• CAFOD is committed to safeguarding. The selected consultant must agree to CAFOD’s policies on safeguarding, conduct, and data protection.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and written tests during the week of 23 or 30 June 2025.