Mosqoy: Sacred Valley Youth Program,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

, British Columbia

• Cover
  letter/Letter of Interest (1 page max.)
• Resume
  or CV (5 pages max.)
• Three
  reference letters (1 from an employer, 1 employee or volunteer who has
  been directly supervised by you, 1 extra – either professional or
  academic)
• Please
  indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork. 

• Start
  Date: October
  15, 2016 (negotiable)
• Location: Based
  in Victoria, with 2 two-month field visits to Cusco, Peru per year.
• Contract: Three-year
  contract, renewable (with 3-month probationary period).
• Schedule: This
  position is based on deliverables and responsibilities, rather than
  recorded hours. However, we ask for a minimum of 3 days per week (or 24
  hours per week) for the first year. The position allows for a flexible
  schedule, but with a need to work some weekends and the ability to spend
  extensive time in Peru for field visits. We understand the need to pursue
  other part-time jobs or contracts, but hope that the candidate is interested
  in working towards a goal of full-time employment, as funding permits.
• Salary: $30,000
  CAD/year for first-year part-time position, with incentive program
  beginning in year two based on percentage of funds raised and program
  growth. Goal of increasing to full-time position, with competitive wage.
  High potential for growth and advancement in position. Approved
  program-related travel expenses will be covered.
• Benefits: Health,
  dental, RRSPs. Wilderness first-aid will be covered at beginning of
  contract. Beginning year two, pre-approved professional development
  opportunities (including workshops and conferences) may be covered.
• Supervision: The
  Executive Director will be collectively trained, supervised, and guided by
  the organization’s Board of Directors, with regular reporting
  requirements.
• ***
  Please note that applicant must be a Canadian, OR have permanent
  residency or refugee status to be employed by Mosqoy as a registered
  Canadian Federal charitable organization.

• Networking with
  like-minded organizations, influential donors and supporters, partners,
  government officials, and community members
• Acting
  as a Mosqoy spokesperson, for media appearances, academic and
  public lectures, networking opportunities, and public presentations

• Maintaining
  and improving consistent and transparentcommunication policies with
  all supporters and donors
• Nurturing
  personal and professional relationships with our
  partnering communities, students, alumni, weavers, and other beneficiaries
• Maintaining
  honest, open, coherent communication – both written and
  verbal – with Mosqoy’s personnel (both staff and volunteers) in Canada,
  Peru, and globally
• Clearly,
  consistently, and honestly reporting to and following instructions from
  the organization’s Board of Directors

• Overseeing event
  organization, especially for large organizational events such as our
  biennial winter fundraising gala and our annual summer luncheon
• Fundraising for
  a large portion of the organization’s annual operating budget that is not
  covered by our social enterprise revenues. Such fundraising includes
  grant-writing, networking, personal appeals, events, and online campaigns.

• Ensuring compliance
  with all laws governing charitable organizations in Canada and
  Peru
• Overseeing
  all finances, to ensure transparency and accountability
• Leading
  and commissioning an external Monitoring & Evaluationprocess,
  based on the organization’s 2015 M&E structure
• Following
  and improving all of the organization’s protocols, policies, and
  manuals to ensure common practices within all levels of
  operations

• Assisting
  the Board of Directors with long-term strategy and development,
  for ethical and sustainable operations of all programs, with community and
  beneficiary consultation
• Following
  our October 2016 – September 2021 five-year operational plan,
  as approved by the Board of Directors, while suggesting improvements and
  adaptations based on annual assessments

• Training
  and supervising program
  managers, high-level staff, and other personnel
• When
  necessary, imposing appropriate, effective yet sensitiveaccountability
  and disciplinary measures for staff and volunteers, to ensure the
  satisfaction of all deliverables
• Fostering
  a positive, friendly, inclusive, non-discriminatory team
  environment at all levels of the organization, breaking down
  hierarchies between staff and volunteers, and crossing borders between
  Peru and Canada

• Minimum
  Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a related field
• Fluent
  English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Previous
  marketing experience
• Previous
  experience supervising staff and volunteers
• Previous
  experience in business management, NGO management, or Social Enterprise
• Minimum
  of 5 years fundraising experience, and demonstrated fundraising ability
• Financial
  literacy, including understanding of Excel, QuickBooks, and high-level
  budgeting
• Excellent
  professional writing and editing skills
• Excellent
  public speaking skills

• Excellent
  multitasking, time-management, and efficiency, and ability to work under
  pressure
• Ability
  to work independently, pro-actively, and as part of a virtual team
• Ability
  to take criticism and advice
• Excellent
  attention to detail
• Honest,
  trustworthy and accountable
• Adaptability,
  flexibility, and responsiveness in the face of challenges, and ability to
  work in conditions with few amenities and harsh physical environments
• Physical
  ability to hike to remote indigenous Quechua communities
• Able
  to foster a culturally inclusive environment
• Investment
  not only in the job, but in the cause as an important part of your life
  and heart

• Knowledge
  of Google Analytics
• Knowledge
  of graphic design, photography, etc.
• Familiarity
  with social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram,
  YouTube)
• Passion
  for Peru, Latin America, Andes, social justice, fair-trade, or
  community-based international development.