Economic Management support officer in Guatemala - Guatemala City
MOVIMIENTO POR LA PAZ, EL DESARME YLA LIBERTAD
MOVIMIENTO POR LA PAZ, EL DESARME YLA LIBERTAD
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Description
Movimiento por la Paz -MPDL- (Spain), ADICE (France) and We World-GVC (Italy) are three EU non-profit organisations with extensive experience in the fields of development cooperation and humanitarian action. Together we carry out the project "VOL4PEACE - Promoting youth and women leadership in humanitarian aid contexts: international volunteering for peace in MENA and LATAM regions" in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps initiative. With this project we hope to strengthen the capacities of local communities by working on women's leadership and human rights through international volunteering together with our partners in 8 countries in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Guatemala. Through this vacancy, the selected person will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the work of Movement for Peace -MPDL- in Guatemala and to social change through international and humanitarian volunteering
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The costs of accommodation, visas, insurance and flight tickets are covered by the Peace Movement. In addition, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance of 600€ to cover basic needs and local transport. The work schedule will be the one established by the host organisation. For each month of volunteering, the volunteer is entitled to two days off, in addition to the public holidays at the destination. The place where most of the activities will take place during the volunteering period will be Guatemala city with possible occasional trips to other areas in the country.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive on-site or on-line training in Madrid prior to their deployment. The on-site training is divided into general and specific modules depending on the tasks to be carried out by the volunteer during his/her stay, as well as the needs of the host organisation. In addition, the volunteer will have a Learning and Development Plan that will measure the achievement of objectives and the development of competences during his/her stay.
Participant profile
We are looking for a person who is motivated by her/his support functions in economic management tasks, eager to contribute and learn, in line with the pacifist, feminist and anti-racist values of the organisation as a fundamental requirement. Teamwork, adaptation to changing contexts and situations, a proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in coordination with the rest of the team are highly valued. Previous experience in economic management and a high level of Spanish will be an asset.
Activity dates
A total of 50 week(s) during the period 07/10/2024 to 25/09/2025
Activity location
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/07/2024 23:59