Micro-Project Coordinator:
We would like to expand our reach to assist smaller and more rural community projects around Costa Rica — programs which do not currently meet our requirements for inclusion on our list of available projects.
The Micro-Project Coordinator will help us to define the project and lead it to fulfillment. It’s an incredible opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of many people in rural areas of Costa
Rica.
If all goes as we expect, this model will be used as a template for opening into new markets, such as Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing project development and execution from concept to reality.
- Completing work breakdown structure for the estimation of efforts needed for each task.
- Preparing and providing a project schedule to all participants to identify the commencement of their tasks.
- Research possible projects, as well as interview them and make site visits.
- Resolving issues and solving problems throughout the project cycle.
- Leading, coaching, and motivating members of community project teams.
- Determining the test results of project and completing project evaluations to determine the expected results.
- Developing tools and applying best practices for the execution and project management.
Skills and Specifications for this position:
- Must be able to speak Spanish.
- Must be a good communicator.
- Leadership qualities and excellent problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work well with limited supervision.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
2 comments
Micro Project Coordinator says:
Nov 29, 2011
My name is Fatima Malik. I am retired person. I have an experience of 15 years in the areas of management, coordination, social processes and change. My back ground is social sciences, Master of Sociology. My problem is that I am retired, old and do not know the language, Spanish. I would like to contribute something to the society.
Would u pl tell me where I stand if I apply one of the jobs advertised. Are there any old people work in your foundation. My email add. is fmalik1222@hotmail.com.
I would appreciate your response.
Sincerely,
Fatima Malik
scott says:
Nov 30, 2011
Thank you for your note, Fatima. It sounds like you certainly have a lot of experience which would no doubt be of great value to us and our communities. However the Marketing Coordinator intern position is the only one which does not require a high level of Spanish. The reason for that is, for instance, the Micro Project Coordinator must travel around the country meeting with groups in rural areas. We don’t have the funding to send a translator with you every time you go somewhere. And because these are rural projects, it’s most likely you will not encounter any English-speaking people. I would strongly suggest, however, you send your resume to us at info@tropicaladventures.com along with a cover letter. Perhaps you may be a good fit for upcoming projects. We do have people of all ages working with us, so that is not an issue. Thank you once again!