Internship Opportunity in Honduras

International Development Coordinator

Posted on: July 4, 2012

Posted by: Adelante Foundation of Honduras

More / LessDescription

Adelante Foundation of Honduras is a 501(c)3 microfinance institution whose mission is to improve the standard of living for extremely poor women living in Honduras. Since its inception in 1999, Adelante has provided short-term loans to women in rural Honduras as a means to start and grow small businesses.

Learn more at www.adelantefoundation.org and adelantefoundation.wordpress.com

Overview of Work

We are currently seeking an International Development Coordinator for a commitment of one year with a focus on writing stories and gathering information from the field pertaining to microfinance in rural Honduras. This individual will focus his/her efforts on producing material to be used in conjunction with the Adelante Foundation's marketing materials, newsletter, social media channels, website, and blog. In addition, he/she will also carry-out grant research, writing, and reporting; donor relations including correspondence and field visits; and coordination of reporting to various national and international microfinance networks. The applicant will be based out of our head office in La Ceiba, Honduras, but he/she will be required to travel extensively throughout Honduras to interact with our borrowers, their businesses and credit officers. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with an interest in international development, journalism, communications, and/or fundraising who is self-motivated and creative enough to work independently from the field in Honduras.

Requirements

·         Commitment to international development and to the advancement of the rural Honduran poor

·         Very strong writing skills (descriptions for newsletters, web, social media, press releases, grants)

·         Knowledge of grant research, writing and reporting

·         Strong interpersonal skills

·         Proficient in English and Spanish

·         Current driver’s license

·         Ability to manage time well and successfully meet deadlines

·         Familiarity with Wordpress, Google Analytics and Constant Contact preferred but not required

·         Using social media as public face and forum for nonprofit organization

·         General interest in photography and use of simple editing software

·         Experience traveling, working, and/or living abroad inLatin America

·         An independent traveler comfortable navigating the country alone, staying overnight in hotels

·         Comfortable traveling at length on the back of a motorcycle

Commitment & Compensation

We are looking for someone who can commit to a flexible schedule for one full year with a monthly stipend of $500.00 per month with an ideal start date of August 1, 2012. All in-country travel expenses will be covered and he/she will be provided with the technology to work from the field, for example, a laptop & camera.

More / LessHow to apply

Please send cover letter, CV, and one writing sample to amacphee@fundacionadelante.org.

Locations

La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

Other Details

Start date

August 14, 2012

End date

August 14, 2013

Application deadline

July 20, 2012

Hours per week

35

Compensation

Paid

Stipend/Wage

$500 per month

Keywords

Communications & Outreach, Social Media & Marketing, Public Relations, International Development, Women Empowerment, Microcredit, Honduras, Grant Administration

Owner's areas of focus

Microcredit, Rural, Poverty and hunger, Economic development, Women