Jobs and volunteering

Employment and volunteering opportunities with Y Care International are advertised on this page and usually on www.bond.org.uk and www.charityjob.co.uk

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

(9-12 months maternity cover)

Part time, three days per week. £26,000 pro rata (including London Weighting)

Y Care International is looking for a dynamic and motivated person to manage a diverse portfolio of projects across Latin America and the Caribbean aimed at addressing the needs and rights of vulnerable young people.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level; fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to work in Spanish; have working experience in international development project management, including direct responsibility for developing and managing projects funded by large donors such as Comic Relief; have experience of working with southern-based local organisations; have good financial management skills; and be able to work well within a team.

The postholder will be expected to travel overseas occasionally, sometimes at short notice.

Commitment to Y Care International's ‘Working with Children and Young People Policy' is a requirement of employment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

Closing date: 5pm on Fri 23 July 2010. Interview date: Wed 28 July 2010.

Applications should be sent to Gemma Hayes, Y Care International, Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NP or by email to with the phrase job application in the subject line. Please note that YCIs application form must be used (see link below). CVs will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants are not eligible to apply.

LAC Programme Co-ordinator (maternity cover) Job Description and Person Specification

Application form

Working with Children and Young People Policy