Country Coordinator (Part Time) - FSSP Caribbean

About the role

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is recruiting a part-time Country Coordinator for its Field Support Services Project (FSSP) in the Caribbean, which is managed and implemented under a contract funded by Global Affairs Canada. Based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and reporting to the FSSP Caribbean Project Manager in Barbados, the coordinator tracks Canadian engagement in the country and keeps the development context under review. The contract runs for 9 months, estimated at about 4 days per month, with an expected start date of 1 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Provide monthly and ad hoc summary reports on ongoing local development activities, including government and non-governmental agencies and institutional cooperation.
• Maintain current country-specific data on business, economic and development trends to support identifying potential GAC involvement.
• Identify suitable partner and client organizations and businesses in-country.
• Liaise with and follow up on programming of other international development partners in GAC's action areas, and build networks of government, civil society, other donors and the private sector.
• Support project monitoring and related events, and advise the Technical Authority on actions to seize opportunities aligned with GAC's action areas.
• Attend meetings or events on request to promote GAC programmes, and provide logistical, procurement, financial management and administrative support to visiting missions.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in development studies, international relations, public policy or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in development programming.
• Experience working with government, NGOs, donors, civil society and the private sector.
• Open to CARICOM nationals residing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required skills

• Project management training and experience is an asset.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, spreadsheets, Word, presentations).
• Excellent English oral and written communication.

Applications are made by sending an expression of interest and CV by 12 November 2026, indicating the position in the subject line.