Nicaragua Development Job

From Dr. Hayes-Bohanan: I recently received this job announcement from a Nicaragua listserv. The deadline is soon and the job requirements are very specific, so finding the right applicant through this post is not very likely. I decided to share it, however, as the kind of opportunity for which a geographic education may be quite suitable. Even though the description does not list geography as a qualifying discipline, many of the responsibilities and characteristics listed are those of geographers! 


Note the need for foreign language skills. Although BSU does not require a foreign language (at the moment), languages are required for many of the careers to which geographers are best suited.

Food for the Hungry (FH, www.fh.org) is a Christian International Development Organization with presence in Nicaragua since 1994.  FH is expanding its short-term teams program and is recruiting for the following position:

Assistant Teams Coordinator – This individual will support the Teams Coordinator in all aspects of the administration and implementation of the short-term teams program in Nicaragua.  

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Help in the identification and execution of projects that support the on-going work of the organization in the communities of Chinandega and Somotillo.

·         Organize and implement all the logistics related to team visits.

·         Share the vision, mission, and values of the organization with each team and helping them understand how they can support the on-going transformation process in the communities where they serve.

·         Facilitate the development of just and mutually respectful relationships between team and community members.  

This position requires an individual with the following characteristics:

·         A desire to serve and transform vulnerable communities in Nicaragua.

·         Good understanding of the context and culture of both Nicaragua and the United States.

·         Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).

·         Highly responsible and detail oriented.

·         BA/BS in business administration, international development, or similar field,

Send resume and cover letter explain your interest in the position to nicaragua@fh.org by August 19, 2011.  After this date we will conduct interviews with the top candidates.