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Closing date: 2018-10-19

The International Potato Center (CIP)is seeking a highly motivated Regional Director to provide strategic direction and develop as well as implement CIP s research for development portfolio of country led projects in Latin America (Andean region) and the Caribbean.

About the role

This position will be based in Lima, Peru and will report to the Director General. The successful candidate will lead the regional strategy planning in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on Andean agri-food systems development, climate smart agriculture approaches and sustainable livelihoods. The main objective is to grow and diversify CIP s portfolio in the region, while ensuring CIP regional leadership is delivering quality research for development projects on time, within budget and up to the expectations of all our stakeholders. The Regional Director will be responsible for overall regional project implementation, donor/government relations, communications, marketing and brand management, financial deliverables, strategic partnering, and resource mobilization. She/he will act as the CIP spokesperson in the region to represent CIP with local media, partners, governments and funders.

What are we looking for?

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in Economics, Administration or Science disciplines, with management capacities and technical background in a relevant discipline related to agriculture and/or development.
• At least 10 years of experience in a development or international organization, experience in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) will be a strong plus.
• Extensive management or leadership experience, preferably leading high-level and diverse talent, to enable the creation of appropriate regional strategies.
• Proven expertise of leading large funding initiatives and manage large/complex proposals in the region.
• Solid financial management skills and metrics-based management accountability expertise.
• Demonstrated people management and team building skills.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
• Proven capacity to build and develop business networks and strategic partnerships in the region.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP s mission contributes to the SDGs: 1,2,3,5,8,13 and 15.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• Good working environment
• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
• Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
• Attractive retirement plan.
• Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on October 19, 2018and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 2018-10-31

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Pact Overview:
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people s lives.

Project Overview:
Pact is recruiting for a Results, Analytics, and Learning Manager to support a portfolio of programs that seek to forge new and innovative partnerships in order to improve the representation of indigenous peoples in governing forests and waters in the Amazon Basin.

Position Purpose:
The Results, Analytics, and Learning Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing Pact s results, analytics, and learning platform for a regional portfolio supporting the representation of indigenous peoples in the Amazon. The position is instrumental to ensuring that Pact is delivering on its promise to shareholders, including indigenous communities, project funders, and local and international stakeholders and partners, and using data to continuously learn and adapt.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Analytics Strategy and Leadership (25%)

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of project monitoring, evaluation, analytics and learning strategy
• Consult and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis to understand data reporting and analysis requirements
• Develop tools and systems for data collection, management and analysis
• Establish and continuously refine the full data pipeline, including data collection, sourcing, analysis, visualization, and reporting, ensuring data quality in line with funder and internal standards
• Provide technical support on the design of logical frameworks, theories of change, measurement and metrics, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans

Results, Analytics, and Learning (30%)

• Continuously assess, analyze, and report on Key Performance Indicators
• Appropriately package analysis for multiple audiences and effectively communicate findings and recommendations to Pact leadership, funders, partners, shareholders, and other stakeholders
• Design and maintain BI reporting tools and data visualizations
• Source, clean, and analyze external data and incorporate into internal data sets and analysis
• Integrate use of innovative technologies, data platforms, and GIS mapping for data collection, management, and reporting
• Design, coordinate, and implement major baseline, mid-term, end-line evaluations on Pact programming
• Organize and facilitate learning events with various stakeholders

Product and Service Design, Development, and Support (20%)

• Source, design, and deliver data and analytical services for indigenous communities and organizations in response to range of demand-driven data collection, analysis, and reporting technical and capacity development needs
• Support internal teams by gathering, measuring, analyzing, and applying data-driven insights to refine and improve internal and external products, such as advocacy messaging, project communication tools, and analytical products designed for use by indigenous groups
• Work with MEL staff to mentor indigenous organizations in monitoring, evaluation and reporting techniques as needed
• Propose and develop boutique data products and serve as key member of internal product design teams

Team Supervision and Coordination (25%)

• Assist in defining staffing, recruitment, and retention strategy in line with overall MEL strategy, and serve as key leader in sourcing and selecting results and data analytics team
• Supervise, mentor, and grow the capacity of team of monitoring, evaluation, and learning specialists
• Fill niche requirements with consultant and contractor expertise, providing and/or delegating effective oversight and management to ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate on an ongoing basis with internal teams including business operations, communications, and technical team leaders

Basic Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in statistics or social sciences with strong quantitative focus
• 8+ years of experience of relevant professional experience in research, monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and learning
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of related technical specialists and growing the capacity of staff and direct reports
• Strong track record of successful quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research and evaluation design and implementation
• Exceptional data analysis, visualization and communication skills, with established and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate critical insights to relevant leaders, teams, and stakeholders
• Experience designing and delivering diverse data products and services using across a variety of platforms
• Understanding of the human rights context for indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin
• Native or professional proficiency in Spanish, advanced proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with indigenous peoples in Latin America, particularly in the Amazon region
• Experience in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, or Suriname. Multi-country and regional experience preferred
• Prior experience with USAID-financed environmental programs in South America
• Strong understanding of USAID Data Quality standards
• Proficiency in multiple business intelligence platforms, statistical software and GIS
• Functional proficiency in written and spoken Portuguese

Standard Documentation:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
  Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Please apply here http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000000ZUbQ

Closing date: 2018-10-31

**Click link for Spanish version:

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Pact Overview:

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people s lives.

Project Overview:

Pact is recruiting for a Grants and Contracts Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded project, Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR), that will work across the Amazon Basin in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname, to improve the representation of indigenous peoples in governing Amazon forests and waters.

Position Purpose:

The Grants and Contracts Manager will provide high-level grants and contracts management and administration to achieve project goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects of related to management of subgrants and contracts. This will require close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure compliance with Pact and funder guidelines. The Grants and Contracts Manager will supervise all staff with grants and contracts functions and make frequent field visits throughout the Amazon region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop contractual documents in compliance with funder requirements, using Pact standard templates and working closely with Pact HQ Agreement Management team to execute quality subawards.
• Administer the full cycle of subaward management activities, from planning through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout
• Utilize Pact s subaward management system (Salesforce) and accounting system (Serenic Navigator) for subaward issuance and management. Ensure that all required documentation is available and stored as per Pact policy.
• Oversee budget management of project s subaward pool, and ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subaward expenses.
• Ensure timely training of subgrantees, contractors, and Pact staff to understand and comply fully with funder requirements. Develop training materials and carry out regular trainings with partners.
• Ensure that office systems for grants administration are maintained and that regular reports are provided to Pact headquarters or to the funder as required
• Develop and update Country Office Subawards Manual in compliance with Pact HQ guidance
• Support closeout of awards, including preparation of final inventories, property disposition, etc.
• Work with project staff to ensure that implementation of grants and contracts follows donor requirements

Basic Requirements:

• A demonstrated track record of successfully working with indigenous peoples organizations and communities in the Amazon region in a role administering or supporting the management of grants to indigenous groups
• Extensive training and capacity development experience with indigenous and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in South America
• Undergraduate degree and at least five years of relevant experience
• Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award
• Experience drafting and managing subawards
• Knowledge of USAID and other funder rules and regulations as related to subgrants, procurement, compliance, and cost principles
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and functional proficiency in English mandatory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional proficiency in Portuguese
• Proven capacity to design and deliver a range of training and technical assistance programs to build full range of capacities for grant management
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues, and to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Good negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong understanding of budgets
• Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
• Accounting and customer relationship management software experience; prior experience with Salesforce CRM and Serenic Navigator ERP platforms a significant advantage
• Prior experience managing USAID funded projects

Standard Documentation:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Please apply here http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000000ZUcJ

Closing date: 2018-10-31

***Click link for Spanish version:

http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000000ZUbz

Pact Overview:

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people s lives.

Project Overview:

Pact is recruiting for a Director of Partnerships and Innovation for Indigenous Rights for an upcoming USAID-funded project, Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR), that will work across the Amazon Basin in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname, to improve the representation of indigenous peoples in governing Amazon forests and waters.

Position Purpose:

The Director of Partnerships and Innovation will be responsible for planning and executing a strategy to leverage and mobilize at least $1m a year in contributions from the private sector, educational institutions, foundations, government, and international organizations to strengthen the representation of indigenous peoples in governing forests and waters in the Amazon Basin.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, Design, and Growth Leadership (50%)

• Under the supervision of the chief of party and in consultation with relevant regional country offices and HQ teams, develop and annually update Pact s strategy for partnerships and innovation for indigenous rights in the Amazon, define performance milestones and metrics, set targets, and measure success
• Map relevant networks of private sector companies and associations, focusing on but not limited to the agriculture, mining, oil and gas, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors, foundations, educational institutions, international organizations, impact and other non-traditional investors, and the financial sector
• Develop and incorporate deep understanding of Amazon indigenous peoples priorities and Pact project requirements into all elements of strategy, design, and growth through project site visits and ongoing consultations with indigenous peoples and their representatives, community organizations, and local leaders
• In coordination with Pact Ventures, Pact Innovation, and other HQ-based teams, design and structure business cases tailored to specific prospects, funding opportunities, and potential partners, and craft new and innovative business models to generate and scale significant growth in non-traditional investments
• Define, test, refine, and execute tailored partnership strategies and lead growth-focused activities, including preparing and submitting proposals, pitch decks, and high-value presentations
• Source, identify, and screen potential investment opportunities and deal structures
• Advise on financial, performance, and other risks of deals and identify appropriate risk mitigation and management plans
• Document and evangelize lessons learned, success, challenges, and adaptions to other Pact business units and country offices

Relationship Management and External Engagement (30%)

• Identify and cultivate high-level relationships with relevant networks and key prospects, including C-suite
• Plan and execute external engagement event strategy, including attending, organizing, or contributing to relevant business round tables, conferences, and events at the national, regional, and international levels
• Proactively populate and leverage Pact s customer relationship management (CRM) software to track contacts, prospects, and opportunities
• Represent Pact at relevant external events
• Develop external communications messaging and marketing collateral and execute external communications strategy targeting relevant networks

Supervision and Coordination (20%)

• Coordinate with advocacy and external communications team members to craft and disseminate key messaging, design marketing and sales collateral, and define and operationalize key communications channels
• Design, operationalize, and oversee a cohort-based undergraduate and graduate level internship program, including supervision of 1-4 interns / year
• Supervise external consultants supporting the design and implementation of Pact s strategy and specific business cases

Basic Requirements:

• Successful track record in raising capital from corporate, philanthropic, and investor networks
• Graduate degree in business administration, management, finance, international development, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in areas related to corporate social responsibility and partnerships, including experience in CSR, shared value, and/or PPP strategy, design, and execution. Prior experience consulting with relevant private sector organizations in these areas preferred.
• Experience with innovative financing models, business model innovation, business model canvassing, and lean startup principles, including demonstrated ability to lead business model design sprints and articulate strong business value proposition to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong sales and business development experience, including identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, preparing formal proposals and pitch decks, and leading presentations to senior leaders
• Deep and diverse network of business contacts with government, private sector, foundations, international organizations, and donors
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated track record engaging with senior leaders
• Understanding of the human rights context for indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin
• Native or professional proficiency in Spanish, advanced proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with indigenous peoples in Latin America, particularly in the Amazon region.
• Experience in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, or Suriname. Multi-country and regional experience preferred.
• Prior experience in ecosystem, climate, and/or forest finance, venture capital, private equity, or investment management. Impact investment, performance-based deal structures, and social investment experience strong assets
• Experience with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, relevant OECD guidelines and principles, and trade/industry association standards and guiding principles
• Strong CRM skills, Salesforce CRM preferred
• Knowledge of USAID s public private partnership models and deal structures
• Functional proficiency in written and spoken Portuguese

Standard Documentation:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Please apply here http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000000ZUbz

Closing date: 2018-11-16

CityCusco, Peru

Start DateOct -Dec 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement12 Months

Language RequirementsSpanish

The Volunteer s Role

We are looking for a volunteer to work with our local partner, the Arariwa Association, to improve the livelihoods of small indigenous dairy and guinea pig farmers living in acute poverty in Peru s Andes. Key elements of this work include capacity-building of farmers as individuals or collectively as groups, and the promotion of indigenous women s empowerment and economic leadership. During your volunteer placement, you will live in a small Andean town or in the city of Cusco known as the Lost city of the Incas , and work in different rural Indigenous communities in collaboration with local Arariwa staff.

Dairy is one of the most important value chains in the Acomayo and Canas provinces, and the growing market demand for milk products (e.g. cheese) provides an opportunity for sustainable income-generation. Guinea pigs, which are high in protein and low in fat, show great potential to improve the nutrition and livelihoods of smallholder farmers by providing food and income, but also in the wider community with more affordable meat for sale at local markets.

In addition, you will support smallholder farmers to increase their income and power in the dairy and guinea pig value chains, thereby contributing to overall poverty reduction.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct a value chain mapping exercise for the dairy and guinea pig value chains

• In collaboration with Arariwa and other relevant stakeholders, develop an action plan for each of the value chains

• Provide organizational development assistance and training to dairy and guinea pigs producers associations.

• Help Arariwa implement innovative and sustainable business models, and promote women s economic leadership.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Agribusiness, International Development, Rural Development, Community Development or a related fields or equivalent experience.

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience in the agriculture sector and/or in rural business development

• Experience in organizational development

• Experience in capacity-building with participatory approaches

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

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Closing date: 2018-12-15

CityLima, Peru

Start DateOct - Dec 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement6 Months

Language RequirementsSpanish

The Volunteer s Role

We are looking for someone passionate about mobilizing and engaging communities to prevent gender-based violence!

As a volunteer, you ll be working with the Legal Defense Institute (IDL) one of Peru s most prominent human rights organizations to support communities in developing and implementing gender-based violence prevention strategies that affect positive and lasting change in individuals, as well as in the community and society. The cultivation of community leadership is key to enhancing the long-term sustainability of gender-based violence prevention efforts and we hope that you can be a part of these efforts!

This volunteer placement will be located out of IDL s office in Lima, Peru s bustling and diverse capital, where you will work with a dedicated and talented team of lawyers, political analysts, journalists, sociologists and more! It s a great small-team environment, with plenty of opportunity to lead and learn.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Build the capacity of IDL staff to understand gender-based violence issues, provide advice, and support gender mainstreaming in programs.

• Provide awareness-raising training to police officers, community leaders and neighborhood watch groups.

• Support the development of training tools and resources.

• Support the organization of events and community outreach campaigns.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Degree in communications, political science, social sciences, social work, psychology, law, gender studies, development studies, other related fields or equivalent experience.

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience and understanding of gender/gender-based violence issues

• Training skills

• Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills

• Experience in facilitating collaboration among various types of stakeholders

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

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Closing date: 2018-12-31

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will manage the day to day implementation of Peru's framework, strategy, and system for high-quality monitoring and evaluation, learning and knowledge management. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to integrate technical tools and approaches into the MOCCA project and ensure that the project's technical foundation is solidly anchored in quality and performance improvements. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will analyze and document project results and impact, compiles reports and all other submissions to appropriate parties and assures transparency in the performance data system. S/he will participate in the determination of performance indicators and targets to assure the expectations and required results are understood.

• Work with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to define and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning conceptual framework for Peru.
• Implement appropriate mechanisms for monitoring and tracking of program activities and results;
• Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and adjust as needed;
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations and improvements might be needed;
• Provide regular updates on project progress against key metrics to the M&E Specialist for inclusion in donor reports, work planning and learning events;
• Lead the regular sharing and learning from the findings of M&E data with program staff and partners;

• Demonstrate the highest degree of integrity throughout all activities and raise any concerns with implementation quality immediately with the M&E Specialist.

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, information sciences, computer science statistics or related field, Master's degree preferred;

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing and oversight of monitoring and evaluation systems for international field programs;

• Knowledge of relational databases to store, manage, and analyze data and create reports and dashboards;

• Demonstrated experience in providing guidance to technical teams in developing and updating monitoring Performance Management Plans (PMPs) as well as creating and managing PMPs;

• Desired experience in monitoring and evaluation systems for US Government or other donors;

• Willingness and ability to travel to developing countries on an as needed basis;

• Fluency in Spanish required.

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bS5kdXJhbmQuNjgzNjIuMzgzMEBwYWxsYWRpdW0uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Closing date: 2019-03-01

**Summary

This volunteer position aims to coordinate the process of structuring LAFF s new Strategic Plan for the next three years. The Strategic Planning Coordinator will be responsible for leading the ideation and writing phase of the Plan. Additionally, they will also be responsible for leading group workshops and individual sessions with LAFF s stakeholders in the structuring process.

Responsibilities

• Support LAFF's Programme Manager and Board with the ideation and building of LAFF's new strategic plan.

• Support LAFF's Programme Manager and Board with evaluating LAFFs recent strategic plan.

• Coordinate different group/individual sessions about strategic planning amongst LAFF s stakeholders.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the team.

Requirements

• Have academic qualifications and/or professional experience in strategic planning, strategic management, and administration of organisations, ideally charitable and voluntary organisations

• Is an enthusiast for strategy and strategic planning (envisioning an organisation's future and marking the steps towards achieving strategic goals).

• A quick and motivated learner.

• Time Commitment: Minimum of 4 months, to begin August or September of 2018.

• Advanced spoken and written English

Desirable:

• Experience with working with programmes in education and/or childhood development.

• Previous work or volunteer experience in Cusco.

• Experience in evaluation.

• Proficient Spanish level. **

http://www.laffcharity.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-in-peru/

To complete the application process you need to fill in an Application Form (you can find this at the above URL). You will need to send the Application Form & your CV to info@laffcharity.org.uk.

Closing date: 2019-12-01

Summary

Through the Youth Development Programme LAFF designs, funds and/or delivers training and workshops according to the identified needs and interests of our partner organisations and beneficiaries, following our established workshop programme/plan. Young people might also receive support from career guidance specialists. The main goal of this programme is to equip children and young people with relevant soft skills (communication, language, interpersonal); life skills (decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking); and basic technical skills. Intended to increase economic opportunities, technical skills training targets young people aged 14 to 25 to provide career guidance and support in the search for internship, business start-up and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Youth Development Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

Identify and address the educational and developmental needs/requirements of LAFF s beneficiaries.

Based on partner feedback, plan/implement life and technical skills training workshops and the LAFF Career Guidance Programme.

Develop budgets and keep detailed financial records.

Recruit and manage a team of local volunteers to assist with the workshops.

Monitor academic results of beneficiaries.

Identify and liaise with training providers (institutions, training centres, businesses and/or experts) and establish agreements when possible.

Monitor and evaluate the results and impact of the vocational training and career guidance programme and submit progress reports.

Identify internships, short work experiences and job placement opportunities for young people.

Foster and maintain positive working relationships with LAFF s partner organisations.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Education (or related field), or substantial experience working with young people and implementing youth development programmes.

Minimum of 1-year volunteer and/or work experience involving management, teamwork and administration.

Cultural sensitivity and experience working with vulnerable children.

Advanced proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and intermediate English ability.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Highly organized, flexible, independent, and detail oriented with the ability to multitask.

Excellent time management skills.

Please download and fill in the application from our webpage (http://www.laffcharity.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-in-peru/) and send it to us along with your CV at: info@laffcharity.org.uk