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Cooperative Development Advisor, Nicaragua
Eingestellt von CUSO VSO
Gesuchte Skills: Support, Design
Projektbeschreibung
PARTNER NAME : Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII
LOCATION: Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 7.5 months
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Spanish Level 4-5
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is a non-profit international development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America's leading international development organizations that work through volunteers.
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII is an organization that complies with the bylaws of Universidad Centroamericana (UCA), but it is administered independently. Juan XXIII´s principal goal is to contribute to the solution to Nicaragua's social housing problem and human development, promoting alliances with community, national and international actors.
The Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII needs the technical support of a volunteer to help strengthen the sustainable livelihoods component of their projects, especially related to training and technical assistance to improve productive capabilities and promoting associative organizations through the development of the organizational structures. Three cooperatives are currently being supported, two of them are agricultural and are located in Ciudad Darío and Villa El Carmen, while the third is located in Tipitapa and provides various services to small business.
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:
a) Facilitate access to dignified housing for low income families;
b) Contribute to improving the health of the most vulnerable populations;
c) Increase people´s access to opportunities for personal and professional development and to participate in the management of their local community.
Specific Objectives:
a) To design and implement a Training and Technical Assistance Program directed to the members of agricultural cooperatives, focused on the improvement of their productive activities and access to markets.
b) To help improve the performance of the Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII in the implementation of development projects for agricultural and service cooperatives located in Matagalpa and Villa El Carmen.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements
Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Administration or Organizational Development
1-3 years of experience in organizational development or related field
Knowledge of value chain applied to agricultural production.
Training and agricultural technical assistance capabilities.
Business planning and organization skills.
Sensibility towards gender and generational equality.
Awareness on natural resources conservancy issues.
Desirable
Motorcycle driving skills.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
Accommodation while overseas
A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online quoting referral code NIC0017-0001-0001 and the name of the placement.
LOCATION: Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 7.5 months
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Spanish Level 4-5
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is a non-profit international development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America's leading international development organizations that work through volunteers.
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII is an organization that complies with the bylaws of Universidad Centroamericana (UCA), but it is administered independently. Juan XXIII´s principal goal is to contribute to the solution to Nicaragua's social housing problem and human development, promoting alliances with community, national and international actors.
The Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII needs the technical support of a volunteer to help strengthen the sustainable livelihoods component of their projects, especially related to training and technical assistance to improve productive capabilities and promoting associative organizations through the development of the organizational structures. Three cooperatives are currently being supported, two of them are agricultural and are located in Ciudad Darío and Villa El Carmen, while the third is located in Tipitapa and provides various services to small business.
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:
a) Facilitate access to dignified housing for low income families;
b) Contribute to improving the health of the most vulnerable populations;
c) Increase people´s access to opportunities for personal and professional development and to participate in the management of their local community.
Specific Objectives:
a) To design and implement a Training and Technical Assistance Program directed to the members of agricultural cooperatives, focused on the improvement of their productive activities and access to markets.
b) To help improve the performance of the Instituto de Acción Social Juan XXIII in the implementation of development projects for agricultural and service cooperatives located in Matagalpa and Villa El Carmen.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements
Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Administration or Organizational Development
1-3 years of experience in organizational development or related field
Knowledge of value chain applied to agricultural production.
Training and agricultural technical assistance capabilities.
Business planning and organization skills.
Sensibility towards gender and generational equality.
Awareness on natural resources conservancy issues.
Desirable
Motorcycle driving skills.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
Accommodation while overseas
A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online quoting referral code NIC0017-0001-0001 and the name of the placement.
Projektdetails
Geforderte Qualifikationen
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Kategorie:
Medien/Design, Sonstiges