Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Peru
Closing date: 20 Nov 2017
Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
Subject Matter Experts, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil
ACDI/VOCA is preparing for the regional project focused on strengthening Representation of Indigenous people in Governance of Amazon Forests and Waters. The project will engage private sector, governments, civil society groups, and academia in work with the indigenous groups on advocacy efforts and raising awareness of indigenous people’s rights and responsibilities. The project is funded by USAID and is envisioned to start in 2018.
For long- and short-term consulting opportunities, ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the experience in the following management and technical areas:
- Governance, policy making support and institutional strengthening
- Advocacy initiatives and campaigns
- Indigenous People representation
- Strategic communications and media
- Amazon forest governance and management
- Amazon watershed governance and management
- Community mobilization
- Gender and youth empowerment and employability
- Governance program assessments and evaluation studies
- Political capital development
- Knowledge management and geospatial information systems (GIS)
QUALIFICATIONS
While each position will have its own operational and technical scope under the project, overall qualifications will meet the below:
- Degree in business administration, economics, public policy, finance, law, international development, social work, education or related field; Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Substantial expertise in related technical area.
- Experience in working in LAC region highly preferred.
- Experience with USAID and/or any other international donor funded project required.
- Proven ability to facilitate high-value partnerships with communities, private and public sector stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines, excellent analytical and report writing skills.
- Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and/or Spanish required, professional proficiency in Portuguese desired.
How to apply:
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
