Intl Development Volunteer Roles in South America
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Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
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 following tasks:
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Design strategies for strengthening data collection, interpretation and reporting.
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Design and develop appropriate framework and attendant systems for effective monitoring and evaluation of programmes
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Coordinate all M&E activities for the organisation
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Carry out evaluations, impact assessments, and prepare case studies on intervention.
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Lead development of result chains for each intervention before implementation and ensure that a measurement plan is in place.
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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.
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Review reporting from our partners and LAFF and provide technical support on the design of research projects
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Manage, organise, and facilitate surveys when necessary
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Provide training and build M&E capacity of our staff, volunteers, and partners
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Perform regular internal performance evaluations
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Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure that the LAFF strategic plan is updated and relevant at all times
Skills and Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (M&E, Sociology, Data science) or experience working in M&E
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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
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Knowledge of results-based M&E, logic models, and log frameworks
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Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English required
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
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Highly organised, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive, and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
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Strong Google workspace skills
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Intermediate Excel/Google sheets
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Minimum of 1 year’s experience in an M&E role
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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:
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Manage all of LAFF’s communications
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Produce and disseminate high quality electronic communication regarding LAFF’s activities.
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Provide semi-monthly and monthly reports on social media performance
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Collaborate with LAFF’s Fundraising Coordinator to build relationships with donors, identify new funding opportunities and launch effective online campaigns
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Maximize and update LAFF’s communications strategy
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Maintain and strengthen LAFF’s online presence
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Write and publish articles to raise awareness of thematic issues central to the aims of LAFF
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Support the marketing efforts of our partners’ social enterprises
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Ensure that communication practices reflect LAFF’s priorities, mission and vision
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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
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role
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Volunteering experience and/or work experience in Communications, PR, Journalism, Education and International Development highly desirable
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Intermediate or advanced Spanish skills
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Experience with/good knowledge of different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter)
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Proficient in graphic design and formatting tools such as Canva and Adobe InDesign
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
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Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience
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Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EQUAL AQUA is an award-winning NGO providing equal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in Uganda. Equal Aqua is managed by an international team of volunteers, based mainly in the UK and Uganda. Our mission is to tackle inequalities in access to WASH by providing safe and sustainable WASH facilities and services to those that need it most.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are recruiting a new Fundraising Manager in order to grow the charity's income and impact, enabling us to reach more communities and transform more lives. Specifically, we are looking for a person with good experience in fundraising or income generation - ideally in the WASH and international development sectors - to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy to grow EAU into a NGO with a seven-figure annual income. We are seeking someone that is able to give a substantial time commitment and ability to manage an international fundraising team.
ROLE: Fundraising Manager (volunteer; part-time: 1-2 days a week)
The role of the Fundraising Manager:
- Oversee development and implementation of Equal Aqua's fundraising strategy in line with business objectives, and the vision and values of EAU;
- Lead an international team of volunteers to execute the fundraising strategy, delegating and managing responsibilities as appropriate;
- Lead EAU Fundraising team to raise income through multiple channels: grant and charitable foundation applications, corporate sponsorship, individual and community giving, and creative fundraising events;
- Manage EAU’s multi-country campaign(s) to secure new donors;
- Manage a portfolio of existing supporters, providing exceptional supporter care and building relationships, stewarding and nurturing existing donors;
- Improve supporter retention and maximise donors’ lifetime value to EAU;
- Monitor developments in the funding world/landscape and identify opportunities to bid for funding.
- Coordinate applications to grant givers and foundations whose criteria match Equal Aqua's aims and activities;
- Develop and implement a stewardship programme including regular newsletters, mailings, and online activity.
- Develop and coordinate web-based fundraising;
- Develop imaginative fundraising activities, including events;
- To recruit for an expanded Fundraising Team, lead and line manage staff and volunteers as required;
- Be a key player in preparing the annual budget, tracking income and expenditure, and achieving the annual targets agreed for individual giving, mid-level giving, and wider voluntary funding.
- Report to the Equal Aqua Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.
ABOUT: ‘Equal Aqua’ is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in the UK; it operates equally and in unison with ‘Equal Aqua Uganda’, a registered Community Based Organisation (CBO) in Uganda (‘EAU’ refers to both).
The objectives of EAU are, in Uganda, to:
- Improve access to safe and sustainable drinking water in communities.
- Expand access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.
- Take action to promote conservation of the natural environment; improve water quality by reducing pollution; protect and restore water-related ecosystems.
- Increase water-use efficiency to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.
- Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
- Improve education around water and sanitation issues in schools, youth groups and community centres.
- Collaborate with other organisations with similar objectives both within and outside Uganda to achieve these objectives.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS to date:
- 21,842 people provided access to safe, sustainable water
- 10,327 people trained in Equal Aqua's WASH skills workshops
- 2,670 people trained in Menstrual Hygiene Management sessions
- British High Commission award winner
VALUES: At Equal Aqua we champion youth-led innovation and grassroots change. To make this possible, we have created a proactive and friendly environment, which strives to create practical and lasting solutions to WASH-related issues. Each member of Equal Aqua is passionate about WASH inequalities, and our values are a central basis for inspiration and the culture of the organisation.
Working together – Each member of Equal Aqua has specific expertise and experiences which enhance the work we do. Our vision, policies and programmes are established by the team in Uganda, making them specific to the local need. The UK team provides the support functions to help deliver this vision.
Innovation – We are an evolving organisation which is open to change and continuous improvement. We have near zero fixed costs in Uganda and no money raised is spent in the UK, meaning all funds contribute directly to our projects in Uganda.
Commitment to the cause – We are committed to alleviating WASH disparities throughout Uganda and enhancing the lives of others. We earn the trust of communities and develop relationships by providing a perceptive and effective service.
Everyone is Equal (Aqua) – We cherish every person involved in Equal Aqua – whether volunteers, international partners or community members. We actively listen and learn from those around us and value each contribution. Team members are empowered to design and run their own projects, supported by the wider team.
Improving lives – We aim to provide equal water access for all and enhance the livelihoods of the most marginalised in society, with focus on women and girls. We also act as stewards of the Earth and strive to be environmentally friendly in all of our operations.
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Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with real impact. Our ethical programmes promote peace, intercultural awareness and equality of opportunity, encouraging young people from around the world to live, learn and work together.
You can apply now to join us on our 6- or 12-month placements starting in either January/February or August, working with locally run NGOs abroad on impactful projects that matter. Examples include:
- Promoting and creating awareness for human rights and women’s rights
- Supporting those with disabilities or affected by HIV/AIDS
- Environmental and wildlife conservation
- Conducting research for development NGOs
- Outreach support and education for street children
- Community development programmes
- And many more!
This experience will allow you to further your personal and professional development and be part of a valuable exchange of cultures and ideas. In addition, you’ll gain transferable skills and experience to put on your CV.
As a volunteer, you will live in accommodation within the local community, in most cases with a host family. This provides an immersive experience where you can develop your language skills and engage meaningfully with a new culture. To help you with this, 30 hours of language training are also included as part of the programme.
Not sure where you want to volunteer? We currently have places available in over 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa, so no matter where you choose to go, you’ll connect with new people, have new experiences, learn, grow, and make an impact.
ICYE UK doesn’t recruit based on specific skills or qualifications. All we look for are passionate volunteers with a desire to gain cultural, language and work experience while helping a local NGO.
We know that volunteering overseas can seem daunting, but we’re supportive every step of the way. Before your placement, we offer pre-departure training in intercultural awareness. We also provide extensive pre- and post-trip support, including how to fundraise for your experience if you need to. Plus, our partner organisations abroad will provide a number of further trainings and will be on hand for any additional support you may need while in the host country.
To make the experience more straight forward, the fee you pay to take part will cover your accommodation and three daily meals for the entire duration of your placement, being matched with a project in the host country, language classes, medical insurance, training and evaluation camps, monthly pocket money, administrative costs, help with organising flights and visas, support with fundraising where needed, and general support throughout.
Get in touch to find out more or to start your adventure!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.