Country
Peru
Employment Type
Full-Time
Contract Length
1 Year+

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in Management - degree in development or related area

Job Benefits

  • Free accommodation, utilities, mobile phone, 20 days annual leave + public holidays

Company Description

Otra Cosa Network (OCN) is a small but well-established NGO in northern Peru. We are seeking a motivated Projects and Operations Manager to co-lead our ethical, community-based programmes alongside a local manager and under the guidance of UK-based directors.

Job Description

This is a hands-on, front-line leadership role that blends project management, volunteer coordination and financial control, whilst working in an intercultural context with Peruvians & volunteers from around the world. It's ideal for someone passionate about grassroots empowerment, education, and long-term community partnerships.

---Key Responsibilities
-Operations & Project Management
Supervise daily activities across OCN programmes and locations.
Manage project coordinators, volunteers, and support staff.
Oversee volunteer onboarding, wellbeing, and the Volunteer House.
Liaise with Peruvian authorities (e.g., APCI, SUNAT) and ensure compliance with legal and reporting requirements.
Maintain accurate financial records; deliver quarterly reports to UK-based Trustees.
Coordinate internal systems, cloud storage, and website content.
-Marketing and/or Fundraising
Exact responsibilities dependent upon skills and experience
Oversee marketing and communications strategy and delivery of operations, including social media.
Lead fundraising efforts, write grant proposals, and manage donor relations and support planning of community-based fundraising events.

---Ideal Candidate
-Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
Fluent in English and Spanish (ideally C1–C2 level).
Proven experience in project and people management and team leadership.
Strong digital skills (especially Google Suite, including Sheets or Excel); ability to manage administrative systems.
Cultural sensitivity and experience working in international, grassroots, or volunteer settings.
-Ethical & Cultural Fit
Deep respect for Indigenous knowledge and cultural diversity.
Awareness of historical & political legacies and commitment to ethical development.
Willingness to learn from local communities and non-Western world-views.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends in a collaborative, resource-limited environment.
Ability to build trust-based relationships with local communities, elders, and traditional leaders.
Support cultural revitalisation, intergenerational dialogue, and Indigenous world-views (cosmovisions).
-Desirable Assets
Experience in Latin America or in culturally diverse, low-income settings.
Knowledge of Peruvian legal/accounting systems.
Fundraising or grant-writing experience.
Skills in social media, event planning, or M&E.
Proficiency in local Indigenous languages, or willingness to learn.

Contract: 2 years (with 3-month probation)
Target Start Date: 18th August
Salary: 2,000 Peruvian Soles (~USD $560)
Application Deadline: Sunday, 13th July, 23:59 GMT
How to Apply: Send your English-language Cover Letter and C.V. to hr@otracosa.org, demonstrating how you meet the requirements above