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Qualifications of the
Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate
will bring solid knowledge of current foundation practices and
international grant-making and be an analytical thinker with the keen
ability to assess the opportunity and risk presented in international
development projects.
S/he will be able to
shepherd the grant-making process from start to finish and understand how
to work alongside a dedicated group of founders in fulfillment of their
mission.
The successful Program
Director will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to expanding his/her
knowledge base in the Fund's project areas and will possess superior oral
and written communication skills in both English and Spanish. In addition,
s/he will possess a superior work ethic toward fulfilling Peru Opportunity
Fund's core mission and values.
A Bachelor's degree and five
or more years of professional experience in grant-making are required;
Master's degree preferred.
To Apply:
Nominations and applications
are due by July 31, 2009. Due to the pace of this search, candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications
including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your
resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position
should be sent to: pof-
pd@nonprofitprofessionals.com.
In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please
type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of
your e-mail.
Full details and application instructions may be
here.
About Peru Opportunity
Fund:
More information about Peru
Opportunity Fund may be found on their website.
The Peru Opportunity Fund is
an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates of color are encouraged
to apply.
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Dedicated to advancing the well-being of Peru's poor through
sustainable entrepreneurial and agricultural development and affordable
housing, Peru Opportunity Fund (POF), a leading initiative of the
Hampshire Foundation, now seeks nominations and applications for an
experienced and astute Program Director who will work alongside POF's
founders in improving the lives of Peruvians by strengthening rural
businesses, enhancing agricultural production, and building affordable
housing. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented philanthropy
professional who brings a passion for international development in Latin
America and who seeks opportunities to make a genuine impact on the lives of
rural Peruvians.
About Peru Opportunity Fund:
Established in 2001, the Hampshire Foundation provides motivated
entrepreneurs with access to financial capital, technical assistance,
technology, organization-wide capacity building, and inroads to sustainable
market linkages. Peru Opportunity Fund works within the Hampshire Foundation
to support projects and programs, often through multi-year commitments, that
are designed to strengthen the links between communities, livelihoods, and
natural resources and in turn protect Peru's environment by enhancing rural
livelihoods. POF also utilizes challenge and matching funds as well as
program related loans to form mutual partnerships and attain optimal
outcomes. The Fund seeks to maximize its impact by focusing on projects that
support systemic change in the quality of life for rural Peruvian communities
and works closely with grantees to help them achieve their objectives. Peru
Opportunity Fund has three core initiatives and provides funding and program
loans for projects in the following thematic areas: Agriculture and Livestock
Management, Access to Housing, and Job Training/Business Development.
Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for the New
Program Director:
The new Program Director will join Peru Opportunity Fund during
an exciting and dynamic period, serving as the primary contact for all Fund
initiatives externally and providing critical analysis of potential partners
and grantees to the Fund's Board. Reporting to the Executive Director, s/he
will execute all aspects of the granting process and oversee all monitoring
and evaluation consultants and a future program assistant. The Program
Director will be responsible for fostering and creating strong partnerships
that support the Fund's initiatives and strengthening and systematizing the
Fund's evaluation process to attain its goals.
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