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| Title | INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER, BELIZE |
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Build your project management and leadership skills in sunny Belize! JOB TITLE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER, BELIZE, YA'AXCHÉ CONSERVATION TRUST LOCATION GOLDEN STREAM Field Center & Ya’axché’s PUnta Gorda OFFICE, TOLEDO DISTRICT, Belize POSITION REporting TO PROJECT MANAGER DURATION SIX MONTHS preferred I. OBJECTIVEDonate your time to a worthy cause while building valuable skills - assist a Belizean NGO with the implementation of the 2nd year of the project “Building Sustainable Community Enterprise Development Capacity for Poverty Alleviation Among Indigenous Communities in Southern Belize”. II. GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES Ya’axché Conservation Trust is implementing a project in the Toledo District. The objective of the project is for the Southern Biological Corridor of Belize to be managed as an exemplary model of sustainable development, incorporating the needs of indigenous Mayan communities with the protection of a key biodiversity area. The purpose of the project is to build the capacity of three local communities to further benefit from environmentally friendly value-added socio-economic programs and products. The Project Management Volunteer will provide support to Ya'axché by working flexibly, responsibly, with initiative and in a professional manner, playing an active role as part of Ya'axché’s team by actively contributing to the organisation’s overall objectives and mission. III. SPECIFIC DUTIES The Project Management Volunteer is expected to: Act as Co-manager of this project1. Ensure timely progress of project activities – in the field and in the office2. Assist with the development of the Project Execution Plan 3. Assist with writing or editing reports4. Liaise with accountant to ensure accuracy in accounting and financial reporting 5. Provide guidance and assistance with education and training materials as needed IV. AUTHORITY The Project Management Volunteer is responsible to and reports directly to the Project Manager, with guidance for specific duties from the Program Managers. V. QUALIFICATIONS The Project Management Volunteer should have: 1. Strong interest in gaining experience in Project Management (some experience preferred)2. Ability to be a self-starter and assertive3. Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills 4. Cultural sensitivity
5. Ability to operate as part of a team in a dynamic environment, as well as motivation and enthusiasm to work under own initiative 6. Common sense and flexibility7. Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Spoken Spanish, K’ekchi or Mopan languages would also be advantageous. 8. A minimum BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject area (e.g. business, biology, environmental sciences, development or education) 9. A sense of humor and a sense of adventure To Apply:Submit letter of interest detailing interest, how you meet qualifications, along with resume and contact information for 3 references to:Development Officer, Ya'axche' Conservation TrustBy email: yct.development@gmail.comPlease type in Subject: Project Management Volunteer Ya’axché Conservation Trust P.O. Box 167 #2 Alejandro Vernon Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize Central America Phone: (501)722-0055 Phone/Fax: (501)722-0108 Website: www.yct.bzBlog: http://yaaxche.wordpress.com/ Benefits of Volunteering with Ya’axché:o Free, shared housing (or camping) in a quiet, nature preserveo Great hands-on experience to build your resuméo Opportunity to work closely with dynamic, multi-cultural staffo Appreciation for your dedication and hard worko Adventure in a country with pristine ecosystems, world-class snorkeling and SCUBAo In-depth, interactive cultural experience unattainable by tourists Volunteers live and work in a beautiful but rustic, rural setting at Ya’axché Field Center and become part of the team to gain and promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Accommodations offer limited solar power, a cold water, shared bathroom, and the occasional rat, bat, tarantula, or scorpion. Volunteer Personal Expenses:There are no program fees charged for this unique experience, but the volunteer is expected to arrange and pay for:o Transportation to Punta Gorda, Belize, including airfare.o Food, personal expenses, in-country travel, passport, visa (if applicable) |