Response Representative

Position Title: Response Representative Type of contract: Consultancy contract (100%) Duty Station: Caracas, Venezuela, with occasional travel within the country Duration: Asap, initially for six (6) months, with potential for extension Reports to: Desk Officer, Solidar Suisse Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland ## Formation / Diplômes Solidar Suisse is a Swiss non-governmental organisation founded in 1936 (formerly Swiss Labour Assistance), committed to promoting social justice, decent work, and equal opportunities worldwide. Today, Solidar Suisse implements humanitarian and development programmes in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. ## Localisation In Venezuela, Solidar Suisse has initiated a humanitarian response following the earthquake on 24 June 2026. Through a strong partnership-based approach, Solidar Suisse seeks to support the most vulnerable populations affected by the disaster through emergency relief, recovery, and rehabilitation interventions. The organisation is committed to localisation and works closely with national and local actors to ensure sustainable, context-appropriate, and effective humanitarian assistance. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Response Representative serves as Solidar Suisse's primary representative in Venezuela and is responsible for the strategic development, positioning, oversight, and growth of the humanitarian response. The Response Representative leads partnership development and management, donor engagement, programme design and quality assurance, coordination with humanitarian stakeholders, and the gradual establishment of Solidar Suisse's operational presence in the country. Working closely with Headquarters in Zurich, the Response Representative ensures that programmes are relevant, accountable, technically sound, compliant with donor requirements, and aligned with Solidar Suisse's humanitarian strategy and localisation approach. **MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** ## Présentation du poste A. Strategic Leadership and Representation Advise Headquarters on humanitarian developments, operational opportunities, risks, strategic priorities, and positioning in Venezuela. Represent Solidar Suisse vis-à-vis relevant government entities, UN agencies, donors, international organisations, national NGOs, and other external stakeholders. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key humanitarian an...