Yachay - Education Project Coordinator

Intiwawa is a young and dynamic NGO fighting poverty in the southern slums of Arequipa, Peru's second largest city.

We consist of an international team volunteering in Peru and in Germany. The onsite projects take place in Arequipa/ Peru in the district Mollebaya, San Isidro.

Our goal is the integral development of the children and their families, and a sustainable improvement of their living standards. To achieve this goal, Intiwawa carries out projects in several areas:

● Education: Homework support, English classes, tutoring in math and reading

● Health: Dentist project, promoting healthy nutrition and personal hygiene

● Strengthening sociocultural values: Cultural and artistic workshops

● Empowerment of parents: Parent’s School, Madres Luchadoras project for the mothers

As the Coordinator of our Education project you will be responsible for the direct  community work of Intiwawa with the 59 students we currently support. In this position, you  will accompany, support, and coordinate all activities with our education volunteers, whose aim  is to strengthen the skills and performance of the students impacted by Intiwawa. You will also  be responsible for the documentation and follow up of the efficient and effective running of the  project. You will be the main point of contact for the team and contribute with your initiative  and creativity on progressing the project.  

Responsibilities  

● Work onsite in Mollebaya district (located 1:30 - 02:00 hours from the center of Arequipa)  in close coordination with the General Director, Project Coordinator, and onsite teacher and  follow the guidelines established in the work plan for the timely fulfillment of the objectives  ● Coordinate and supervise homework activities in order to meet the objectives defined by the  work plan and organize the volunteer and student schedule  

● Coordinate all academic activities with the General Director, Project Coordinator and teacher  ● Ensure compliance with internal rules and procedures  

● Inform the general director and project coordinator about the progress of the students and  participate in the evaluation of volunteers  

● Keep track of incidents onsite, as well as communication with parents    

Requirements  

● Spanish and English - B2 minimum (written and spoken)  

● Excellent intercultural communication skills  

● Excellent self-management and organization skills  

● High level of team-work, creativity and responsibility  

● First experience in Leadership of events/projects/ teams (desirable)  

● Experience working with students in at-risk areas (desirable)  

● Minimum 6 months commitment  

Details  

● Remuneration of 400 Soles per month and full time work (35-hour week)  

● Work-related expenses are covered  

● Low-cost housing available  

● A letter of reference and certificate will be provided at the end of the term