What is this position about?

LAC4 Programme Manager will be in charge of turning plans into actions – setting priorities, managing budget, and ensuring the following of EU standards. Incumbent will work closely with LAC4 project team in Tallinn and Santo Domingo, EU Delegations and EU CyberNet Expert Pool to develop and roll out top-notch training programmes through the LAC4 Centre.

What is LAC4 Centre?

The Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) is an EU-funded project implemented by RIA to enhance cybersecurity capacities across the LAC region.  Based in sunny Santo Domingo, LAC4 unites experts, organisations and partners to develop cybersecurity skills, share knowledge, and strengthen regional cooperation. Whether it’s hosting hands-on trainings, developing exercises, seminars or consulting on national policies, LAC4 aims to enhance cyber resilience and support the region in tackling today’s and tomorrow’s cyber challenges.

What will you do?

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Communicate and coordinate with partner countries and organisations in the LAC region
• Develop the list of priority actions for the LAC4 Centre
• Develop, manage and monitor the annual work plans and related financial planning for activities
• Ensure compliance with EU standards in project implementation and reporting
• Draft reports, background documents, briefings, and other supporting materials as needed for the EU institutions
• Co-create the training catalogue, courses, and learning modules with our experts
• Oversee how trainings are delivered across the region
• Coordinate with regional and EU partners to ensure alignment and added value
• Collect feedback, assess impact and improve as we go
• Help raise the visibility of LAC4 and its mission throughout the LAC region

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications and skills

• A graduate university degree in cybersecurity, IT, public administration, international relations, development cooperation or a related field
• Proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is considered an advantage
• Strong project planning, coordination and financial management skills
• Knowledge of EU regulations, particularly in relation to development cooperation or project cycle management
• Excellent writing, analytical and reporting skills
• Confident communicator, good at networking and building relationships across cultures
• Demonstrated diplomatic skills, with the ability to navigate complex political environments and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

Professional experience

• Experience in project management, ideally in cybersecurity or ICT-related international development
• Experience designing or delivering training or capacity building activities in a multistakeholder context
• A track record of working with governmental, international and/or regional organisations
• Comfortable leading international or regional projects with many moving parts
• Familiarity with how EU-funded projects are run is a big advantage
• Experience coordinating multinational or regional initiatives is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of the cyber capacity building landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is a definite plus

While this is a remote-friendly and flexible position and incumbent can work from anywhere in the EU, incumbent is expected to be available for travelling as needed.

What do we offer?

• An international and diverse work atmosphere
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team
• Flexible work, including remote work options from anywhere in the EU

Note that the employment is temporary (to substitute an employee on parental leave).

Apply here!

Click on the link below and send us your CV and motivation letter by 15th June 2025.