Organization: Mercado Global
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 May 2017
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PANAJACHEL, GUATEMALA
About Mercado Global
Mercado Global is a social enterprise with an innovative approach to fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Guatemala. By providing business development support and connecting artisan cooperatives to international sales opportunities on an unprecedented scale, Mercado Global partner artisans are becoming a source of change in their communities and global sourcing practices.
Each Mercado Global collection starts with a journey to the highlands of Guatemala where our designers partner with indigenous women artisans to develop unique pieces that combine Mayan craftsmanship with modern design. From one of the most marginalized populations in the world, our partner artisans are rising to become leaders in their communities and are sending their children to school, often for the first time.
Mercado Global's partners include Anthropologie, Calypso St. Barth, Gilt.com, J.Crew, Peruvian Connection, and Levi Strauss, Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Elle Decor, and others have showcased the organization's designs. Learn more at www.mercadoglobal.org .
Position Description
Located in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala, the SIA fellow oversees the implementation of our annual Social Impact Assessment in our partner communities. Duties include helping collect, compile and analyze data regarding our impact in our partner communities. The position reports directly to our Guatemala Operations Director. The Social Impact Assessment fellow will supervise local women who assist in implementation of surveys in local languages.
The position requires four-six weeks of time in the field. The position provides current and recent graduate students with the opportunity to develop key skills and experience in program evaluation while also helping mothers in Guatemala develop the income opportunities they need to send their children to school. This position provides the opportunity to work with our Guatemalan and U.S. based staff, and the talented women artisans we serve in Guatemala. The start date would ideally be May 2017, and the job would last through August.
Responsibilities
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Reports to the Guatemalan Director of Operations and Community Outreach team and communicates with the Executive Director in New York regarding the implementation of Social Impact Assessment
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Train local women who will conduct surveys in the partner communities
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Problem-solve issues with interviewers and partner artisans during assessment process
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Review results received and input data
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Work with Guatemalan staff to analyze results and draw conclusions from assessment
Requirements
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Current or recent graduate student from an accredited post-graduate institution
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Coursework or experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs
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Demonstrated background in statistical analysis
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Interest in international development and fair trade
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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Proficient in conversational and business Spanish
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Ability to work with a team and carry projects to completion
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Enthusiasm for Mercado Global’s mission and model
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Flexibility, drive and a sense of humor
Job Type: Temporary
Required language:
Spanish
How to apply:
In order to be considered, please send cover letter, resume and examples of relevant past work to Sara Pressman at sara@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “SIA Fellow” in the subject line of your email.
