Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017
Mayan Families, a 501.c.3 registered Non Profit, is looking for an Education Program Manager. Mayan Families provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through education and community development programs. We are located in Panajachel, Guatemala.
Through Education, Mayan Families provides students with the opportunity to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and create a better future for themselves. In Guatemala, a country where the high cost of schooling prevents many indigenous people from getting an education, Mayan Families has sponsored more than 4,000 students so that they can have access to an education through our Student Sponsorship Programs and Preschool Nutrition Centers. Students in our programs are also provided with the necessary resources to succeed in their education through access to tutoring, sexual and reproductive health workshops and help with other supplies as needed. Mayan Families is seeking an Education Program Manager to support our ongoing growth.
The Education Program Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate with experience of working in an NGO, preferably in Central or Latin America, to further develop their skills in fast-paced environment. The Education Program Manager will swiftly build a wide base of organisational knowledge and be a key point of contact for management, colleagues and donors, whilst maintaining a varied portfolio of projects and leading a team of four donor relations staff. A passion for providing excellent customer service and the ability to make sound decisions are key assets in this role which combines project management with vital fundraising and donor relations duties.
General responsibilities
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Provide leadership and support for the Education Team
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Balance project management responsibility and strategic planning alongside administrative work
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Be a key point of contact for senior management and colleagues for education-related issues
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Support the management and development of the education department: from encouraging strategic vision and planning to strengthening administrative processes for increased efficiency and level of service (for example: improving systems for student-sponsor communications, student data collection, tutoring and community service)
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Oversee funding initiatives and ensure that all budgets and goals are met by team
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Collaborate to create promotional materials for the Communications Department and various forms of social media
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Facilitate interdepartmental program cooperation for program development
Preschool Nutrition Centers
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Coordinate Spanish language evaluations
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Collaborate with Family Aid to provide nutrition support
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Support Guatemalan staff in the coordination and implementation of parental education
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Collaborate with Medical Program staff to provide medical support
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Work with the Education Development Coordinator to identify and secure new funding sources for the Preschool Nutrition Centers
Tutoring
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Collaborate with Guatemalan staff to coordinate the Tutoring Program
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Work with the Education Development Coordinator to identify and secure new funding sources for the Tutoring Program
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for the following Education Programs: Student Sponsorship Program, Preschool Nutrition Centers, Tutoring program
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or higher required. Preferred degrees include Education, International Development, Social Work, Non-Profit Management or related fields.
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Previous experience working in a sponsorship-model based organization, preferably in a management role.
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Experience of working with financial budgets and providing grant reporting
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Experience of leading successful fundraising initiatives and campaigns and meeting goals
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Experience living and working in a cross-cultural setting, preferably in Latin America or with indigenous people.
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Understanding of the social and economic issues facing indigenous Guatemalans
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Fluent in both English and Spanish with excellent communication skills both written and spoken in both languages
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a professional and friendly manner when working with donors, clients, and staff and volunteers
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Innovative with the proven ability to translate vision into reality
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Flexibility- able to easily adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced work environment
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Highly organized with strong administrative skills and an eye for detail
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Ability to multi-task, meet critical deadlines, and provide excellent follow up **
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letters along with a potential start date at hr@mayanfamilies.org
Please title your email "Education Program Manager".
For more information on our programs and work you can visit our website https://www.mayanfamilies.org/
