Bolivia – Intercultural dialogue with indigenous peoples Advisor

This is a two-month mandate, primarily based in Macharetí, Chuquisaca Department (Bolivian Chaco), to support the implementation of the planned workshops, with preparatory and/or follow-up activities taking place in La Paz.

The mandate stems from the Equality in Action Voluntary Cooperation Program (PCV), which is being rolled out in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partner organizations in countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.

Here's what your daily life will look like:

In close collaboration with the partner organization ‘’Instituto para el Desarrollo Rural de Sudamérica’’ (IPDRS), and Oxfam team members in the country, your mandate will consist of:

• Share experiences on processes of struggle for the exercise of the rights of indigenous peoples from the global north and south, in spaces of dialogue with leaders of indigenous populations.
• Contribute to the design, planning and coordination of workshops in Macharetí, and serve as the lead facilitator for three dialogue sessions bringing together Guaraní Indigenous leaders and organizations.
• Undertake the necessary travel to communities in the Bolivian Chaco to organize and facilitate these dialogue sessions.

For this mandate you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
• Have university degree in social sciences, law, political sciences or other relevant field;
• Have at least 5 years' professional experience relevant to the mandate (in intercultural dialogues with indigenous people);
• Have good knowledge of indigenous people’s rights;
• Master spoken and written Spanish (mandatory);
• Master the Office suite.

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• Monthly amount for rent;
• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
• Advantageous medical insurance;
• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;
• Days of vacation and other holidays;
• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.