The minimum requirements include:
- University Studies (Closed Pension) in Agronomy Engineering, Land Administration Engineering, Forest Engineering, Social Work, Political and Social Sciences or related career.
- 5 years of experience in addressing agrarian, social and environmental issues in Rural Development Projects focused on Youth. Knowledge of agrarian policies, institutional strengthening, social audit and citizen participation.
- Experience in the implementation of Community Development Projects, especially in strengthening the system of development councils, social audit, gender, violence prevention, resolution of agrarian conflicts.
- Extensive experience in mediation for the resolution and transformation of agrarian conflicts.
- Experience in developing and implementing training plans for community organizations and leaders.
- Experience in personnel supervision, partner work and institutional networks.
- Experience in writing reports, managing budgets, monitoring and evaluating Projects.
- Knowledge of the agrarian problem in Guatemala, mainly in the Verapaces area.
- Knowledge of the mediation, conciliation and negotiation of land conflicts.
- Strong knowledge of community development principles, rights-based approach; respect for the principles of participation, inclusion, and responsibility towards Project participants.
- Ability in the use of surveying technology (Total Station, GPS) to carry out projects that are the basis of analysis in the resolution of agrarian conflicts. Technical Certification in surveying, essential.
- Ability to work as a team and ability to use dialogue as a tool for conflict transformation.
- Language proficiency of the Q’eqchi ’ -Spanish region, indispensable. Basic knowledge of the English language.
- Current license to drive a two and four wheel vehicle.
- Skills and domains Office and Microsoft Windows / Google Drive / Dropbox / other packages.
- Availability to stay in Santa Catalina la Tinta, with mobilization to the Polochic region: San Miguel Tucurú, Santa Catalina la Tinta, San Antonio Senahú and Panzós of the Department of Alta Verapaz y el Estor, of the Department of Izabal.
The main functions include:
- Responsible for ensuring proper management of the Project (time, financial resources and scope), establishing effective coordination with partners.
- Follow-up to the process of identification, training and consolidation of the Polochic youth network for peace.
- Ensure the implementation of the public communication and information campaign to promote a culture of peace.
- Participatory design of a territorial strategy to address the conflict and governance of the Polochic Valley.
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all the people we come into contact with through our work, be they team members, community members, participants in programs or others, be treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the basic principles relating to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). We have also signed the Inter-institutional Plan for the Dissemination of Indebted Behaviors. By applying for this position, the candidate confirms that he has not previously violated the company’s policy regarding sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, protection of minors or trafficking in human beings. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by or by members of our team. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs and adhere to the policies and values of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct at all times. Team members must take the required e-learning courses on the Code of Conduct when recruited and annually.
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How to apply
Interested candidates must send via email to: human resources@mercycorps.org their CV and a letter of interest with expectations and salary history; expressing its commitment to agree to comply and be an ambassador for the policies of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct; confirming that throughout his professional career he has not violated an employer’s Code of Conduct.
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