Coordinator and legal institutional representant of the programme in Brazil
HEKS/EPER · Brazil · Apply by October 31, 2026
About this role
HEKS/EPER has been engaged in Brazil since the 1980s and focuses its interventions on the Cerrado region (Minas Gerais and Bahia). HEKS/EPER works currently with five local partner organizations which cooperate among each other, supporting key networks of family farming and Traditional Peoples and Communities regarding access to land, sustainable natural resources management, agroecology, bioeconomy and inclusion to markets. Special attention is given to the inclusion of young people and women. The programme is closely supported by global staff: the head of programmes Latin America and Caribbean, a thematic advisor specialized in biodiversity, land governance and sustainable food systems, an M&E-advisor, a finance controller, and others. For our programme in Brazil, we are looking for an experienced, strategically minded and inspiring coordinator to take up this position on 1rst of December 2026 or by agreement: Coordinator and legal institutional representant of the programme in Brazil Your responsibilities: Assume the institutional legal representation of the HEKS/EPER Swiss branch in Brazil, via power of attorney. Lead the forward- thinking and creative strategic…