Projects Coordinator

Job description

Peru

Projects Coordinator

Organization

• Latin American Foundation for the Future

Posted 28 Sep 2023 Closing date 31 Dec 2026

Projects Coordinator
Are you looking for a break from 9-5?

Do you want to immerse yourself in a new culture, gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector, and improve your Spanish fluency?
By joining our team, you will engage with and support the local community, contributing to projects that enhance children's access to quality education and personal development.


Located in Cusco, known as the historic capital of the Inca Empire, our office is in a prime location for tourism and adventure.

On the doorstep of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Cusco offers spectacular landscapes, a vibrant cultural heritage, and endless opportunities for exploration.

Location:
Cusco

Employment Type:
Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable.

Leave:
2 days per month

Duration:
3 months or more according to availability

Application Deadline:
Ongoing

As our Projects Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward while amplifying LAFF's mission through effective communication strategies.

This role combines project management and strategic communication, offering you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

Project coordination is essential parts of LAFF's work, creating long-term relationships with supporters and ensuring effective project implementation.

In this position, you will foster new relationships, maintain existing ones, and support the successful execution of our initiatives.

You will focus on assisting in project planning and implementation.

Your independent research skills and innovation will see you collaborate with all of LAFF's team to collect and present information, as well as contribute to project management.

LAFF's mission of supporting access to education through partnership with local organisations means that you will work closely with partners to get updates, new material, and assist in project coordination.

Your success in this position will rely on your understanding of the socio-economic problems in Peru that affect LAFF's beneficiaries, and your ability to effectively communicate the importance of LAFF's work and progress, and your skills in supporting project implementation.

Objectives of this Role
Under the supervision of the Partnerships Manager, the Projects Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Assist the Partnerships Manager in planning and implementing key projects
• Liaise with local partners to gather project updates and success stories
• Contribute to project reporting and evaluation
• Identify opportunities for new projects that align with LAFF's mission
• Support capacity-building initiatives for local partners in project management.
  
  
• Write and publish articles to raise awareness of thematic issues central to the aims of LAFF

Skills And Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (Languages, International Relations, etc) or experience working in a project management role.
  
  
• Volunteering experience and/or work experience in Education and International Development highly desirable
• Intermediate or advanced Spanish skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Interest in acquiring International Development experience
• Highly organised, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask.
  
  
• Basic project management skills and experience (desirable)
• Good knowledge of GSuite

Personal Qualities
We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team.

The Projects Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to collect relevant information across the full team, and support project implementation.

Time management is key so that deadlines are met in time for feedback to be incorporated before submitting project reports.

A creative mindset will engage LAFF's community with new and interesting communications, whilst analytical thinking is important for maintaining consistency in external communications, social media posts, and project execution.

The right candidate will understand LAFF's mission and reflect this in the voice and message they use when designing content and supporting projects.

About Latin American Foundation For The Future
The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru.

We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building.

We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable.

To Apply
Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Projects' as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions' section.

Please note this position is unpaid.

Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.

How to apply

Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Communications' as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions' section.

Note: Volunteers are expected to cover all their own costs - including flights, visas, insurance and living expenses.

Applicants not compliant with the instructions above will not be accepted.

All successful volunteer applicants must undergo a police check prior to acceptance.

LAFF will hold interviews with suitable applicants.

Job details

Country

• Peru

City Cusco Source

• Latin American Foundation for the Future

Type

• Volunteer Opportunity

Career category

• Advocacy/Communications

Years of experience

• 0-2 years

Themes

• Coordination
• Education
• Protection and Human Rights

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