Program Coordinator, Latin America and the Caribbean

SUMMARY
The International Youth Foundation (IYF), a global nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives and conditions of young people worldwide, is seeking a Program Coordinator to support programs in Latin American and the Caribbean, including planning events, maintaining electronic platforms and drafting reports. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of related experience, be detail oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish. This full-time position will be based in Baltimore, MD. For more information please consult www.iyfnet.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain familiarity with all aspects of assigned projects, including knowledge of donor and IYF procedures and policies and all technical work in-country.
• Ensure the timely receipt, approval and processing of grants and contracts as well as the approval and processing of disbursements accordingly.
• Provide administrative support for assigned programs, including coordinating and scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, organizing project documents/files, organizing contacts lists, etc.
• Provide logistical support in organizing program workshops and events, which includes booking event facilities, handling plane reservations for the participants and preparing material.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing system for assigned programs.
• Support program staff in drafting implementation plans, quarterly and annual reports, and contracts, memos and agreements.
• Support monitoring & evaluation and learning activities including finalizing data collection instruments, programming online data entry systems, checking data and generating statistical reports for reports and/or publications.
• Support the implementation of communications plans of assigned programs, including editing documents and ensuring the timely input on communications-related deliverables.
• Prepare correspondence and other communication.
• Communicate with field staff, contractors, and partner organizations as directed.
• Provide general support to programs and perform other tasks as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to IYF’s mission and programs (Social Science, Economics, International Relations, Public Policy) plus 1-3 years of work experience required and Masters preferred.
• Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean required.
• Knowledge of, or experience with programs that support youth employment, education/training, and/or social services preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to identify and establish priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgment related to providing support and assistance.
• Ability to identify problems in a timely manner, make recommendations toward resolving problems.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team and establish effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills which must be effective and courteous, requiring high integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and languages
• Proficient in the use of the full Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

LOCATION
Baltimore, MD USA

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
Please submit all of the following documents with “PC-LAC” followed by your name in the subject line to jobs@iyfnet.org:

1. Completed IYF US Application for Employment
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume

About the International Youth Foundation:
The International Youth Foundation (IYF) is a global nonprofit organization that works with the business, government, and civil society sectors in 70 countries to improve the lives and conditions of young people worldwide. Founded in 1990, IYF equips today's youth with the necessary skills to be healthy, productive and civically engaged individuals. To deepen its impact, IYF scales up effective and sustainable programs that are making a lasting difference in young lives. IYF receives support from bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, companies, foundations and individuals.

International Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.