(2) Youth Technicians for the “Active Youth for Peace” Project At Mercy Corps

Based in Santa Catalina La Tinta and intervention in

(1) San Miguel Tucurú, Santa Catalina La Tinta and San Antonio Senahú; Alta Verapaz

(1) Panzós, Alta Verapaz and El Estor, Izabal

The minimum requirements include:

• University studies in Agronomy Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Political Science, Sociology or related field. Technical Certification in Surveying, essential.
• 3 years of experience in addressing agrarian, social and environmental issues in Rural Development Projects focused on Youth. Knowledge of agrarian policies, institutional strengthening, social audit and citizen participation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the preparation of registration and cadastre studies and in the use of precision equipment for topographic surveys (Total Station, GPS).
• Knowledge of the development of land use capacity studies.
• Experience working in institutional networks leading community development processes at the municipal level.
• Knowledge of agrarian problems in Guatemala, mainly in the Verapaces area; as well as mediation, conciliation and negotiation of land conflicts.
• Ability to use dialogue (mediator) as a tool for conflict transformation.
• Experience in the development and implementation of training plans aimed at organizations and community leaders.
• Ability to systematize processes (writing reports, documents, databases, stories of interest, others).
• Proficiency in the language of the Q’eqchi’-Spanish region; indispensable.
• Valid license to drive a two- and four-wheel vehicle.
• Skill and mastery of Windows and Microsoft Office packages / Google Drive / Dropbox / GIS / Autocad, others.
• Availability to stay in Santa Catalina la Tinta , with mobilization to the Polochic region: 1) San Miguel Tucurú, Santa Catalina la Tinta and San Antonio Senahú in the Department of Alta Verapaz. 2) Panzós, Alta Verapaz and El Estor, Izabal.

Main functions include:

• Ensure the implementation of actions contained in the proposal and in the logical framework of the project to comply with the established indicators.
• Ensure effective coordination between partner organizations for the implementation of youth network training processes to address agrarian conflict in Polochic.
• Carry out training processes for participants in municipal agrarian commissions and young people from communities in situations of agrarian, social and environmental conflict.
• Guarantee the logistics and quality control of the work carried out in the field.

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that everyone we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the basic principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). We have also signed the Interinstitutional Plan for Disclosure of Misconduct. By applying for this position, the candidate confirms that he/she has not previously violated the company’s policy regarding sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection or human trafficking. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by or towards our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to the policies and values ​​of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct at all times. moment. Team members must complete required Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and annually.

As a candidate, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the hiring process, please notify the Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).