All UN jobs in Managua, Nicaragua

Closing date: 2018-05-10

CitySan Carlos and Sabalos, Nicaragua

Start DateMay - Jul 2018(flexible)

Length of Placement11 Months

Language RequirementsSpanish

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only

The Volunteer s Role

Fundaci n del Rio is an environmental protection organization working in the southeast region of Nicaragua. Fundaci n del Rio promotes the defense, protection, and restoration of natural ecosystems in the region; the environmental education as a way of life for communities living in the Rio San Juan region; stimulate the development of alternative technologies; as well as the economic development and ecotouristic activities to improve the quality of life of the communities.

Part of the activities of Fundaci n del Rio includes supporting the local economic growth of the communities in the region. As a Business and Market Advisor, you will support the business activities and the development of a market access strategy that Fundaci n del Rio addresses in coordination with four local cacao cooperatives in the magical and tropical Rio San Juan region. You will be working with them to improve their access to different local markets as well as support the diversification of the activities of its members.

http://www.fundaciondelrio.org/

As a volunteer, you will:

• Provide support for the development of a strategy that allows cooperative members to manage their farms in a sustainable way

• Provide support for the development of a market access strategy

• Provide support for the development of tools for members of the cooperatives to be used in sales negotiations

• Provide support for the development of tools to analyze market trends and make a timely decision for production plans

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor or College Degree in Economy, Business Administration or a related field

Essential Professional Background:

• At least 2 years of experience developing sustainable business plans

• Experience working on market access

• Experience in negotiation for sales and purchases

• Experience in market trends analysis

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

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