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Jobs
M&E Coordinator
Oversee the program design and impact assessment of Semilla Nueva’s intervention. Develop relationships with external research partners (both in Guatemala and abroad) and lay the foundation for evidence generation and data collection.
Full job details can be found here.
Development Manager
Lead donor relationship maintenance and development. Oversee and cultivate a team of three full-time staff, leading the organization’s grant writing, donor management, and external image.
Full job details can be found here.
Fellowships
Semilla Nueva fellowships are designed for individuals who want to gain on-the-ground experience in a dynamic international NGO. You will not be pushing paper, here you’ll be getting your hands dirty and expected to be a contributor from the start. Our fellowships are unpaid and typically require a 6 month commitment.
Check out the video below we made for a video competition of a former fellow from Iowa State, Katelyn Fritz.
Reporting Fellow (paid position)
The Reporting Fellow will write reports for institutional and high net worth donors, steward existing partners, and support the Semilla Nueva development team to build new relationships with granting organizations and international partners. This position provides the opportunity to:
- Produce high-quality written reports on Semilla Nueva programs and vision, preparing presentations for key stakeholders.
- Act as a point of contact for existing donors.
- Work closely with Semilla Nueva’s M&E department, acquiring skills in data analysis & visualization.
We are looking for a passionate, creative, and outgoing team member with excellent writing skills to share our strategic vision in a coherent and compelling manner to potential and existing partners.
See fellowship position details here.
Communications & Development Fellow
The Communications & Development Fellow will assist with media, design, and outreach activities of the organization. This position provides the opportunity to:
- Help hone the messaging and brand building of a rural development NGO.
- Partake in non-profit outreach and donor relationship building.
- Design graphics and other materials to promote Semilla Nueva and Plataforma BioFORT.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for social change who wants to strengthen their skills in design and communications. Preferred candidates will possess strong graphic design, writing, photography/videography, and social media skills. Proficiency in Spanish highly preferred but not necessary.
See fellowship position details here.
Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow
The Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow will assist with administrative, management, and accounting activities of the organization. This position will provide the opportunity to:
- Understand the daily work involved in a rural development NGO.
- Participate in impact studies and analyze program data.
- Learn about the administrative and management side of non-profit work.
Our team seeks a highly motivated individual with a passion for social change who wants to hone their skills in administration and development. Preferred candidates will possess data analysis skills. Intermediate to fluent Spanish required.
See fellowship position details here.