Development Coordinator

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
ISGlobal is seeking a Coordinator for the Development team, reporting to the Director of Policy and Development, within the Translation and Impact area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for coordinating the Development team, which has the strategic function of supporting the whole area with a complete vision of the projects and interventions underway, the funding opportunities and the institutional resources available to implement them. This entails in five main duties:
- Oversight of the portfolio of department projects.
- Design and strategic formulation of cooperation projects and programmatic interventions.
- Design and implementation of the department's fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on international donors and competitive sources.
- Strategic management of the Policy and Development department's budgetary resources.
- Internal liaison (with ISGlobal's scientific programmes and management areas) and external liaison (with funders in Spain, the EU and other regions).

AUXILIAR TASKS
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS
- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Project management skills.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree, preferably in the human or social sciences and/or economics.
- Post-graduate courses on the international development, public affairs, or project management will be highly appreciated.
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in international development policy, preferably in the field of strategic management.
- Outstanding writing and communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Experience in formulating fundraising and project strategies.
- Based in Barcelona and flexibility for national and international travelling.

LANGUAGE LEVEL
- Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS
- Duration: Permanent contract (6 months probation period)
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Coordinator D (46.239€ gross annual)