- Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.solidaritycenter.org
- Experience: Mid Career
- Date Posted Nov-15-2011
Description
JOB TITLE: FIELD PROGRAM SPECIALIST – Central America
CLASSIFICATION: FPS
STATUS: EXEMPT
This position is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Please note: This position is a 12-month contract position with the possibility of renewal if funding becomes available.
Additional skills and or experience required or desired:
- Fluency in spoken Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills is required;
- Knowledge of Latin America, preferable with some knowledge of the Central American political, social and economic context;
- Experience with and knowledge of the labor movement in Latin America;
- Experience in the U.S. labor movement, particularly in areas of organizing, collective bargaining, and legal instruments for protection of worker rights;
- Experience working with informal economy workers to build organizations and take collective actions to advance concrete objectives in terms of application of worker rights and improvement of working and living conditions;
- Capacity to work in conjunction with the Country Program Director for Central America, and in some cases independently, on program implementation, working directly with trade union partners in Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica as assigned; and,
- Excellent writing skills and capacity to independently write work plans, proposals and reports on programs implemented in the region.
The Field Program Specialist writes persuasive proposals, describes complex activities and develops budgets for those activities. S/he participates in the development and implementation of trade union development programs. S/he produces well-written program reports and evaluations. S/he monitors programs to meet budget targets and programmatic results. In the absence of the Country Program Director, s/he prepares and exchanges information and coordinates activities with the corresponding regional office, as required. S/he provides advice and guidance to the Country Program Director for the development and implementation of programs, the drafting and submission of concept papers and project proposals to donor organizations, and the effective management of field office and programs. S/he draws on his/her experience to initiate program proposals.
The Field Program Specialist assists and advises the Country Program Director on details of programs in assigned country(ies) of responsibility. In coordination with the Country Program Director, s/he works closely with affiliates in the region to coordinate their participation in the development and implementation of Solidarity Center programs, within approved communications guidelines. S/he assists with and, when necessary, provides logistical support for international visitors and participants in country-based programs conducted by the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs and/or other related organizations. S/he represents the Center at various meetings and conferences. S/he has the experience and presence necessary to represent accurately and effectively in public fora and in private meetings with donor organizations, partner organizations, and national and international public and private organizations, the policies and programs of the Center. S/he is able to fill in for the Country Program Director on a temporary or indefinite basis.
Qualifications
A Field Program Specialist must have the ability to work independently and without supervision and must have extensive knowledge of international relations and local trade union and socio-economic and political developments. Previous trade union experience, and/or experience in the Center as a Program Officer is required. S/he must be able to work independently and complete assignments with limited supervision. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, labor relations or related fields and/or ten years equivalent work experience. Good communications and writing skills in English and local language are a must. Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. S/he must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people. Persons considered for this position must agree to accept in-country temporary or indefinite assignments as country program director, based on the needs of the Center. Fluency in English is required.
Contact Details
- Contact: Lisa Humphries
- Telephone: 202-974-8340
- Email:lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Application Instructions
If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:
Lisa Humphries
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, N.W. Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20006
E-mail: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202) 974-8266
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.
Visit our website at: www.solidaritycenter.org
