About Accion Accion is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and empowering individuals and businesses in emerging markets. Our mission is to create a fair and inclusive economy by providing access to responsible digital financial solutions. We develop and scale innovative financial products and services that cater to the needs of small business owners, farmers, and women. Our goal is to improve their economic well-being by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed. Through our work, we aim to bridge the gap between financial institutions and underserved communities, promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship. About Accion Advisory Accion Advisory is a team of experts who share a common vision: to build a financially inclusive world for small businesses and low-income households. We are passionate about empowering partners in emerging markets to better reach and serve their end customers. Our team collaborates with diverse organizations, including banks, digital platform providers, and fintech companies, to enhance their capabilities and maximize their impact on underserved populations. We leverage philanthropic capital, digital public infrastructure, and the latest technologies to test, improve, and scale responsible financial solutions that enable small business owners and their families to improve their economic well-being. Position Summary The VP of Program Management - LATAM position reports to the Managing Director (MD) of Accion's Advisory team and is part of the management team. This role leads a team of technical advisors and is responsible for executing Accion Advisory's strategy in the region, working closely with the MD, global program managers, and other departments. This position drives business development, builds and maintains strong relationships with partners, and oversees the portfolio of engagements in the region. It also involves representing Accion Advisory in regional industry forums and participating in Advisory thought-leadership efforts. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead the Accion Advisory LatAm regional strategy to improve financial services for the underbanked by developing partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies, B2B platforms, and others that can leverage Accion's advisory services to better reach and serve small businesses and low-income households. 2. Achieve regional revenue targets and propose innovative ideas to implement Accion's strategy. 3. Identify and pursue opportunities with partners to deploy advisory support in core areas around data-driven digital products and services, including embedded finance, agri-finance, advanced analytics and risk, women's economic empowerment, and AI and data. 4. Build relationships with regional vendors and grow Accion's network to attract talent and financial resources. 5. Oversee project proposals, scope development, pricing, and negotiation with clients and donors. 6. Collaborate with the Resource Development team to secure new funding relationships. 7. Support investment officers during due diligence and provide technical insights on potential deals. 8. Participate in conferences and forums to promote Accion and be a thought leader in the LATAM region. Program Management and Advisory Services 1. Act as the senior strategic advisor to the Advisory teams' clients and provide advice in the delivery of digitally based, data-driven, client-centered financial products and services, with the goal of improving efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing scale for Accion's partners. 2. Advise on the design, modeling, and evaluation of initiatives, facilitating strategic decision-making and high-impact deliverables. 3. Ensure projects are staffed, funded, monitored, and controlled for successful completion. 4. Share project outputs and learnings across the department. Leadership and Team Management 1. Contribute to the overall strategy and operation of Accion Advisory in the region. 2. Cook and manage the LATAM Advisory project teams, setting objectives and monitoring performance. 3. Identify development needs and build team capacity, particularly around new technologies and channels. 4. Address skill gaps and develop a strategy to fill them, including recruitment and building a roster of regional consultants. 5. Support career path development for team members.