Projects and Community Manager

OCN needs a new Projects and Community Manager to help run the organisation’s operations in Peru, under direction from the UK-based Directors, working alongside other Managers.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is both a natural leader and has some management experience to run and deliver our objectives to grow and develop. This is a rare opportunity to influence, shape and support the development of a small but well-established NGO. Some knowledge of NGO management is required, as is strong leadership experience or potential. The position is for a two year period after which the position shall be reviewed. We are in search of an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about project management, fundraising, community development and international volunteering. The new Project Manager needs to take on a wide range of responsibilities and work with the small local team in line with the organisation’s values, strategic goals and approach to community development. The responsibilities are divided in three main areas: Project Management, Fundraising, Volunteer and Community Management.

As Projects and Community Manager, you would be responsible for the overall project management, managing and supervising some of our projects, and other duties including some of securing new grants, leading our community fundraising efforts, and helping to recruit and support the volunteers who make our work possible. You will develop, implement, and deliver appropriate actions to achieve positive and measurable outcomes and opportunities for the Peruvian children & adults with whom we work and with the volunteers and interns who work with us. You will work under the guidance of the UK Directors ensuring our volunteers are happy, supported and are working effectively to achieve positive results at OCN and our partner projects.

Essential Requirements:
• minimum bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably but not necessarily in development studies, international studies, Latin American studies, environmental studies, social work or other relevant subject;
• advanced or fluent Spanish and English
• experience of managerial role and/or managing/leading people in some way
• leadership – ability to lead a small team effectively
• ability to work & lead self-confidently with limited supervision, whilst liaising closely with OCN UK directors for guidance and following their direction
• experience in managing volunteers and/or volunteering
• good level of numeracy including confidence to manage a range of spreadsheets
• cultural awareness with some international experience (through study, travel, volunteering, etc), preferably in Latin America
• strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a diverse volunteer population, small OCN Peru team, UK directors & local project managers
• sound judgment, even under pressure; loyalty to OCN, our partners and volunteers and respect for confidentiality