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Madres Luchadoras Coordinator (Women's Empowerment Project)
ORGANIZATION: Intiwawa
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Mission
The goal of our Madres Luchadoras project is to empower at-risk mothers through their participation in economic-productive and leadership activities including textile training workshops, socio-emotional support as well as finance classes. In this key position, you will take this project to its next phase in line with its empowerment objectives and help at-risk mothers gain access to new opportunities!
As our Madres Luchadoras Project coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and developing all activities related to this project, from planning to execution & evaluation of all workshops for our participating mothers. You will be responsible for coordinating the Madres Luchadoras team which includes the textile trainer, project leader, psychologist, financial classes leader.
Responsibilities
- Work onsite in Mollebaya district (located 1.5 hours from the center of Arequipa) in close coordination with the participating mothers, project volunteers, and the Sales & E-commerce coordinator.
- Develop an annual work plan with objectives, resources & budget, and calendar in line with this project’s mission and Intiwawa’s values, including a training and production schedule.
- Coordinate the execution of the workshops and manage the recruitment, registration, retention and attendance of participants.
- Under the supervision of the Finance coordinator, General director, and Project Manager, manage and administer the project budget.
- In conjunction with the trainer and Project leader, prepare and implement the textile training schedule and coordinate the monitoring & evaluation of the project.
- Coordinate the schedule of all academic and counseling activities in which the mothers are involved with project volunteers, the psychologist and financial trainer.
- Supervise the project volunteers and trainer during the textile workshops as well as inventory control activities.
- Prepare and coordinate periodic feedback meetings with the project team, as well as participate in bi-weekly comité meetings.
- Create a final report at the end of the year.
- Ensure compliance with internal rules and procedures.
- Others as assigned by the Program Manager & General Director.
Requirements
- Previous project management experience, including managing a small team (required).
- Previous experience in women's empowerment programs and/or circular fashion (desirable).
- Ability to work in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and assertive communication skills.
- Proactive attitude and high adaptability.
- Empathetic skills to cultivate a trusting relationship with project participants.
Details
- Remuneration of 400 Soles per month and full time work (approximately 30 hours per week)
- Flexible schedule
- Low-cost housing available
- A letter of reference and certificate will be provided at the end of the term
How to apply
please send a letter of motivation, CV and your criminal record certificate to volunteer@intiwawa.com
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About Intiwawa
Location:
Anexo Machahuaya Lt. 6, Mollebaya, Arequipa, Arequipa 04300, PE
Mission Statement
Intiwawa is a dynamic and young organization with the goal of fighting poverty in the slums of Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru. Founded as a German-Peruvian organization in 2007, we now consist of an international team volunteering in Peru and in Germany. Our goal is the integral development of the children and their parents and a sustainable improvement of their living standards. To achieve this goal and fight the symptoms of poverty, Intiwawa carries out projects in several areas: Education: Homework support, English classes, computer classes Health: Dentist project, healthy nutrition, personal hygiene Strengthening sociocultural values: Social workshops and cultural workshops Strengthening environmental values: Recycling, planting plants Projects with the parents: Parent’s School, Knitting projects for the mothers For more information please check: www.intiwawa.org/projects.html
Description
Simply. Helping. Intiwawa is fighting poverty in Peru
Why Intiwawa
No costs! Volunteering with Intiwawa is for free!
100% rule: All donations go directly into the project, we all work together for only one reason: To improve the lives of the children!
International motivated team: At Intiwawa, international and Peruvian volunteers work together hand in hand!
Professional experiences: Specialize yourself in an area of your choice and make valuable experiences for your career!
Creativity and responsibility: You have an idea for a project or an event? At Intiwawa anyone can assume responsibilities and show initiative!
Flexibility: Work with us when you want, in the area you want and how long you want (minimum 3 months)!
Life in Peru: Make unforgettable memories in Arequipa, your future second home!
Benefits for you
Working with Intiwawa is unpaid, but brings other advantages:
Interesting insights in the work of an NGO
Certificate according to your specialization in Project Management, Event Organizing, Marketing, Finance, Social work, Psychology or Education
Perfectionized Spanish skills
International contacts in the Intiwawa Community
And of course, the biggest reward: The happy faces of our children!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
San IsidroArequipa, Arequipa 04300Peru
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Budgeting
- Group Facilitation
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 10 Months