Job Opportunities in Argentina

TITLE: Youth Build Program Coordinator


AREA: Operations
PILLAR: Economic Pillar


REPORTS TO: Economic Development Manager


STATUS: þ Full-time o Part-time
CLASIFICATION (FLSA): þ Exempt o Non-Exempt


GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for coordinating the Program, developing all procedures, policies, and indicators for program and service delivery following quality standards during implementation, as well as collecting, monitoring, and reporting grant outcome data. Establishes evaluation processes of the impact of the program on the participants and evaluates the programs using different measurement methods to ensure quality.


TASKS AND DETAILED WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinate, supervise, and oversee the project implementation to meet the goals, objectives, and commitments of the sponsoring agency.
• Guarantee, monitor, and document the compliance of the work plan, programmatic framework, budget, and expenditures of the project.
• Design and execute programmatic evaluations and make recommendations of adjustments necessary to ensure compliance with the project.
• Write all protocols, policies, and procedures related to the Program and the documents to evidence implementation.
• Undertake project tasks as required, document and follow up on important actions, and determine project changes.
• Supervise the implementation of the Program in participating Clubs conducting monitoring and site visits to ensure the programmatic fidelity of the project.
• Make alliances with agencies and other organizations to promote program and coordinate services for participating youth
• Ensure the compliance and satisfaction of the sponsoring agency and promote the management towards the project fulfillment.
• Write internal communications, documents, and programmatic and fiscal reports to the sponsoring agency and/or for organizational purposes.
• Coordinate program training and participate in the program design and methodologies, measurement systems, and other protocols necessary for project implementation.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and activities related to the project in Puerto Rico and the United States.
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties to establish collaborative agreements with other organizations, and public and private agencies.
• Perform any other task requested by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority and skill of personnel.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Identify the developmental needs of others, developing formal educational or training initiatives, such as coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Confer with personnel, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resources needed.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in areas of Criminal Justice, Education, Social Work, Psychology.
• Experience managing social, behavioral, emotional, or prevention programs, budgets, and teams. Also, experience implementing and managing evidence-based programs and working with federal funds and regulations.
• Ability to analyze problems, strategic planning, and lead projects.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge and proficiency in managing financial resources such as reports and legal documents.
• Knowledge in preparing and maintaining records and reports such as proposals, budgets, etc.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. May reach above shoulder height or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday must be able to lift 15 pounds and use proper lifting techniques.

DISCLAIMER:

• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.