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Flexible Schedule
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Cusco, Peru
Events and Campaigns Coordinator Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?! Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money. Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use and you will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries, gain valuable field experience and increase awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency. Location: Cusco Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered. Leave: 2 days per month Duration: 3 months Application Deadline: Ongoing Events and Campaigns at LAFF are seen as a way of engaging and increasing our supporter network. This is a dynamic role which will see you work with the Fundraising and Communications teams to recognise that support is far greater than just financial donations: we put a great value on our community’s time, communication with their personal networks, skills and ideas. You will take on the responsibility of being a central point of contact for LAFF’s supporters when organizing their own fundraising events, as well as developing and delivering innovative events and campaigns for LAFF. Your ability to think creatively to create disruptive communications strategies which will engage individuals and convert them into supporters will be crucial, as well as your research skills to help find new opportunities to hold events and campaigns. Objectives of this Role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Events and Campaigns Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks: I dentify, plan and host fundraising events online and in person Network and establish contact with individuals and businesses for potential event collaboration or partnership Take primary responsibility for all planning, logistics and arrangements of LAFF’s ongoing events and campaigns. Work closely with the communications team to actively promote and create awareness of LAFF’s events, identifying the appropriate audiences and potential attendees and tailoring the strategy accordingly e.g. local or expat communities Act as a central point of contact and support for LAFF community members organizing their own events and develop resources for members to use Engage LAFF’s donor community with targeted events for different audiences e.g. school assemblies, webinars, raffles Support the communications team in developing visual media to promote events and for campaigns Skills and Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Event Management, International Relations) or currently enrolled 6 months of volunteering or work experience; PR/Communications/Event Planning experience highly desirable but not essential Advanced proficiency in either English or Spanish required, but high proficiency in both languages desirable Energetic with excellent interpersonal and networking skills Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Good time management and communication skills for working with other teams Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask Knowledge of design and formatting a plus Personal Qualities This role lends itself to an individual who is able to work individually to research and plan, but who is also able to communicate clearly and coordinate with other teams within LAFF. Events and Campaigns will engage and expand our community at an international and local level, your belief in LAFF’s mission will be crucial in connecting with people and forming long term relationships. The right candidate’s motivation will lead to meaningful connection with different audiences and convert this into support for LAFF’s work. Innovation and creativity are key to ensuring that LAFF stays relevant, engaging, and fresh. About Latin American Foundation for the Future The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable. To apply: Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Events and Campaigns’ as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions’ section. Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
Date Posted: 2024-03-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Cusco, Peru
Communications Coordinator Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?! Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money. Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use and you will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries, gain valuable field experience and increase awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency. Location: Cusco Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered. Leave: 2 days per month Duration: 3 months Application Deadline: Ongoing Communications is an essential part of LAFF’s work as a means of creating long term relationships with supporters. As the Communications Coordinator, you will play a key role in fostering new relationships and maintaining existing ones. You will focus on informing our communities of relevant news from LAFF, our partners, and Peru. Your independent research skills and innovation will see you collaborate with all of LAFF’s team to collect and present information. You will also work closely with Fundraising to develop campaigns and tailor communications to specific audiences. LAFF’s mission of supporting access to education through partnership with local organisations means that you will work closely with partners to get updates and new material. LAFF believes in celebrating progress and raising awareness, and not exploiting vulnerable personal circumstances in our communications. You will ensure that all visual and written media complies with our Brand Guidelines and does not engage with 'poverty porn’. Your success in this position will rely on your understanding of the socio-economic problems in Peru that affect LAFF’s beneficiaries, and your ability to effectively communicate the importance of LAFF’s work and progress. Objectives of this Role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Communications Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks: Manage all of LAFF’s communications Produce and disseminate high quality electronic communication regarding LAFF’s activities. Provide semi-monthly and monthly reports on social media performance Collaborate with LAFF’s Fundraising Coordinator to build relationships with donors, identify new funding opportunities and launch effective online campaigns Maximize and update LAFF’s communications strategy Maintain and strengthen LAFF’s online presence Write and publish articles to raise awareness of thematic issues central to the aims of LAFF Support the marketing efforts of our partners’ social enterprises Ensure that communication practices reflect LAFF’s priorities, mission and vision Network and strengthen the social media strategy to link LAFF with other stakeholders and organizations (including NGOs, donors, companies, universities and other supporters) to ensure continued support for existing and new initiatives Skills and Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role Volunteering experience and/or work experience in Communications, PR, Journalism, Education and International Development highly desirable Intermediate or advanced Spanish skills Experience with/good knowledge of different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter) Proficient in graphic design and formatting tools such as Canva and Adobe InDesign Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask Good knowledge of GSuite Personal Qualities We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team. The Communications Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to collect relevant information across the full team to update donors and LAFF’s online community. Time management is key so that deadlines are met in time for feedback to be incorporated before publishing communications. A creative mindset will engage LAFF’s community with new and interesting communications, whilst analytical thinking is also important for maintaining a consistency in external communications and social media posts. The right candidate will understand LAFF’s mission and reflect this in the voice and message they use when designing content. About Latin American Foundation for the Future The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable. To apply: Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Communications’ as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions’ section. Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
Date Posted: 2024-03-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Cusco, Peru
About us: Latin American Foundation for the Future is a young and dynamic organisation based in Cusco, Peru. We support and work with local partners to promote quality education and personal development among Cusco’s vulnerable young people. About the role: LAFF's Development officer is responsible for stewarding and managing the organisation's donor and partner relations and expanding its local and international network, creating new opportunities for fundraising and partnerships, while being responsible for LAFF’s financial stability, brand image and visibility on different channels. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, relationship management expertise, and experience fundraising from different sources, including institutions, private donors, corporate partners, and events. Furthermore, is creative, proactive and thinks out of the box. Tasks and responsibilities The Development Officer’s main tasks and responsibilities include: Researching and identifying new funding opportunities, including new grants, corporate supporters or campaign opportunities. Grow and maintain excellent relationships with all existing LAFF donors, including individual donors, trust and foundations, university societies and schools, corporate, private, and other potential donor groups. Write and submit high quality grant applications to ensure a consistent income stream from trusts, foundations, and other donor groups Write and submit high quality and timely donor reports to maintain strong relations with donors and encourage long-term relationships Collect and analyse fundraising data to monitor progress and feedback to the Board Maintain up to date donor relations and fundraising data systems. Collaborate with LAFF volunteer coordinators in Peru and remotely to deliver effective fundraising and partnership building locally and internationally Update and develop LAFF’s brand identity and ensure all LAFF’s communication channels correctly represent us, our values and our priorities. Initiate and maintain international and local partnerships, whether donor or otherwise, which support LAFF to deliver and further its mission and vision in Peru Develop and implement LAFF’s recruitment strategy, ensuring LAFF can always count on a team of capable and committed volunteers in Cusco or remotely Collaborate with LAFF’s Partnerships Manager to support LAFF’s financial management Collaborate with LAFF’s Partnerships Manager to support volunteer management and work culture development Collaborate with LAFF’s Partnerships Manager to successfully implement our strategic plan and respond to our partners needs, while making a positive impact and effectively reaching our goals. Requirements This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with: Advanced spoken and written English and Spanish Academic qualification and/or professional experience in fundraising or corporate communications Experience writing grant applications to Trusts, Foundations, and Private donors, with specific focus on UK donors Good understanding of the UK donor landscape. Preferable: understanding of the international fundraising landscape and opportunities. Experience running fundraising campaigns targeting institutions, individuals, and other donor groups Experience running fundraising events in person and remotely Familiarity with donor relations/CRM systems e.g. Salesforce Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analytical mindset and attention to detail Ability to network and grow new partnerships Creative thinker, able to think out of the box Ability to work independently, under minimal supervision Ability to work under pressure and meet pressing deadlines Motivation for working in the international development sector, especially promoting education and personal development as a tool for social change Desirable Experience raising funds in the UK and liaising with British stakeholders Knowledge of graphic design tools Experience drafting and developing fundraising strategies Proven record of funds mobilisation Web management and web design experience Experience fundraising for education and personal development projects How to apply If you think you are the right candidate for the role, please send your CV (in English) to info@laffcharity.org.uk (subject line: your name - LAFF Development Officer 2024) and complete our online application Successful candidates will be contacted to proceed to the second stage of our recruitment process. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Date Posted: 2024-03-06
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Flexible Schedule
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Cusco, Peru
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer LAFF is looking for an experienced candidate to fill a voluntary role in Monitoring and Evaluation. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries, gain valuable field experience and contribute to LAFF’s productivity, development and reach. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, the role also offers an opportunity to increase your cultural exposure and improve your Spanish capabilities. Location: Cusco Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered. Leave: 2 days per month Duration: 3 months Application Deadline: Ongoing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an essential part of LAFF’s work: it allows us to identify areas of success and areas which need improvement, as well as to make sure that all of LAFF’s activities work to support our long term goals and mission. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the M&E Coordinator will develop LAFF’s M&E Strategy, aiming to monitor and evaluate the progress, effectiveness and impact of our programs and interventions through a participatory and culturally sensitive approach. You will lead all M&E activities for LAFF, measure indicators, work closely with our local partners and beneficiaries in Peru, and produce internal and external reports. You will have independence to propose frameworks for data collection, summarising and storing, as well as compiling reports to present data and draw conclusions. The M&E Coordinator will have a logical approach to collecting data, recognising the specific context in which we work and how that affects both quantitative and qualitative data. Awareness of LAFF’s context will also be essential for assessing risks and assumptions when developing project logframes. Objectives of this Role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the M&E Coordinator will be expected to carry out the follow ing tasks: Design strategies for strengthening data collection, interpretation and reporting. Design and develop appropriate framework and attendant systems for effective monitoring and evaluation of programmes Coordinate all M&E activities for the organisation Carry out evaluations, impact assessments, and prepare case studies on intervention. Lead development of result chains for each intervention before implementation and ensure that a measurement plan is in place. Assess the existing M&E system, indicators and tools used by our partners, as well as the possibility of changing, improving and/or unifying these systems. Review reporting from our partners and LAFF and provide technical support on the design of research projects Manage, organise, and facilitate surveys when necessary Provide training and build M&E capacity of our staff, volunteers, and partners Perform regular internal performance evaluations Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure that the LAFF strategic plan is updated and relevant at all times Skills and Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field (M&E, Sociology, Data science) or experience working in M&E Knowledge and/or experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, impact evaluation and research methodologies Knowledge of results-based M&E, logic models, and log frameworks Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English required Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Highly organised, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive, and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask. Strong Google workspace skills Intermediate Excel/Google sheets Minimum of 1 year’s experience in an M&E role Familiarity with CRM systems (ex. Salesforce) and strong data analysis training desirable Personal Qualities LAFF is looking for an individual who is both insightful and analytic, with the ability to identify underlying connections in data. Furthermore, the right candidate will be able to communicate their findings of patterns and indicators in a way that is accessible to a non-expert audience, so that they can interpret results easily. Organisation and time management skills are crucial, as M&E will form a part of project development, however there will often be multiple team members involved in the overall project. About Latin American Foundation for the Future The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable. To apply: Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Monitoring and Evaluation’ as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions’ section. Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
Date Posted: 2024-03-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Cusco, Peru
Projects Coordinator Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?! Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money. Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use. You will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries and gain valuable field experience and an increased awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency. Location: Cusco Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered. Leave: 2 days per month Duration: 3 months Application Deadline: Ongoing Given that LAFF is a small volunteer-led charity, the Internal Projects Coordinator provides support to the Programme Manager in all aspects of LAFF’s internal operations programme planning, reporting, budgeting and delivery. This is a diverse role that encompasses all facets of NGO management. Objectives of this Role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Projects Coordinator will be expected to carry out the follow ing tasks: Collaborate with the Programme Manager to ensure that LAFF’s strategic and annual work plan are being implemented Provide administrative and logistical support Maintain and update LAFF’s recruitment platforms and database Organise, schedule and take part in meetings, interviews and events when necessary Draft documents, contracts, agreements and reports Ensure that all data and policies are consistent, thorough and accessible Identify partners/beneficiaries needs and provide technical support when relevant Provide support in the monitoring of LAFF’s internal programmes Represent LAFF when necessary and expand its local network in Cusco Visit projects to follow up progress on capacity building projects Contribute towards the internal development of LAFF Provide support carrying out tasks of other volunteer roles when they are not filled Skills and Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role. 6 months of volunteering experience and/or work experience in the NGO sector highly desirable. Proficiency in written and spoken English required, intermediate level Spanish desired. A strong passion to develop skills related to the not-profit sector. Solid report-writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience. Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask. Extensive knowledge of MS Office. Personal Qualities We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team. The Projects Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to ensure LAFF functions smoothly and reaches its full potential. The Projects Coordinator must be ready to take on a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in order to support LAFF’s activities. About Latin American Foundation for the Future The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable. To apply: Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight 'Projects Coordinator’ as your area under the 'Coordinator Positions’ section. Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
Date Posted: 2024-03-11
