Description:
Organization: FINCA Perú Exports
Position Title: Bilingual Sales and Marketing Specialist
FINCA Perú Exports:
FINCA Perú, a non-profit microfinance institution, recently launched a new initiative entitled FINCA Peru Exports. This initiative will function as a fair trade export business and will serve to help FINCA Peru’s artisan clients to find overseas markets for their products. Former interns have laid the foundations of the artisan export business, including the creation have created a catalogue of offerings, established communication with distributors and built a website (http://www.fincaperuexports.org). Until the business is fully off the ground and has reached a consistent level of sales, it needs an experienced English/Spanish-speaking volunteer to help manage the operations, expand export markets and manage communications between the organization and potential distributors. There are also opportunities for volunteers to take part in new product development and artisan training initiatives.
Job Description Bilingual Sales and Marketing Specialist:
· Coordinate all aspects of marketing for FINCA Peru Exports, including but not limited to market research and input on product development, website maintenance and the production of promotional materials, cultivating new sales relationships, maintaining existing sales relationships and coordinating participation in events including fairs and trade shows
· Pursue memberships and certifications from key fair trade organizations and labeling initiatives in North America, Europe and Australia
· Coordinate logistics for shipping and payment of orders, including legal compliance for exportation
· Manage financial administration of business including accounting and record keeping
· Report on program progress to funders and to FINCA Peru national staff
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, marketing, economics,
international relations and/or development, or other relevant field.
· Demonstrated knowledge of small/medium business planning and practices or public administration
· Proficiency in basic accounting practices
· Cross-cultural communication skills, as well as a sensitivity and interest in other cultures. Experience working or living in Latin America preferred.
· Ability to work in challenging conditions and maintain a positive attitude while using creative problem-solving skills.
· Approaches work as a team-player, but also with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
· Ability to motivate others, passion for fighting poverty
Language Requirement
· Advanced-level English, demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
· Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to 2nd-year university level.
· Fluency in other languages--French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish etc.-- highly desired, although not required.
Time Commitment
· The volunteer should be able to commit a minimum of 6 months to the project. Interns work full time during regular FINCA Peru working hours.
Cost of living
As a non-profit organization, FINCA Perú cannot offer candidates any financial assistance to cover the travel and living expenses. Fortunately, Ayacucho is a very affordable place to live: plan a maximum of $65 for monthly apartment rental, $5 per day for food, with an additional $50 monthly for incidentals, local travel and recreation. Opportunities exist to visit Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca if desired.
