Progressio has supported marginalized communities, especially women, for over 70 years through development work, advocacy, and policy work. Progressio is seeking a Logistics Officer based in El Salvador to support international volunteers in their 10-week placements by handling logistics and acting as a liaison. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics, budgets, and working with people from various backgrounds. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

1. Progressio has made a significant contribution to international development and human rights for more than seventy
years. We support poor and marginalised people, especially women, to empower themselves – People Powered
Development – by placing development workers to share skills in 12 countries, and through our international policy,
advocacy and campaigning. Progressio has Catholic roots and works with people of all faiths and none.
El Salvador ICS Logistics Officer
Based in San Salvador, El Salvador, with regular travel throughout the country
Fixed term, one-year contract, paid as a Consultant, 40 hours per week
£1,061 gross per month
Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who are nationals or those with
permanent residence in El Salvador, and able to start the contract by 5 June at the latest.
Progressio is looking for a resourceful, hands-on and people-orientated individual, with an
excellent knowledge of El Salvador, who is looking for a challenging new role.
You will be responsible for logistical arrangements and act as the liaison between the
groups of UK and national ICS volunteers in El Salvador, Progressio and the local
organisations hosting the volunteers. The successful candidate will ensure that the UK and
national ICS volunteers receive the support needed in order to successfully make a positive
contribution to their 10 week placement in El Salvador.
This post requires a confident and outgoing professional, with strong initiative and an ability
to manage a demanding workload and communicate well with a wide range of people,
particularly young adults.
The successful candidate should have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
You should have demonstrable experience in logistics, or in a similar role, meeting a wide
range of requests; in the procurement of services; of working with budgets and tracking
expenditure and expenditure reports; of managing and prioritising a heavy workload and
multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines; of proactively identifying and
addressing issues, and of working with people of other cultures, backgrounds and ages.
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Salvadoran culture and society; excellent
attention to detail, accuracy and proven analytical and problem solving skills; the ability to
organise own workload and work with minimum supervision; to approach work with energy and
a positive, constructive attitude, and demonstrable interpersonal and negotiation skills,
including the ability to work with and build effective relationships with individuals/groups from
different cultural backgrounds and ages are essential. You should also have the ability to
adapt within the working environment and cope with changing circumstances, including
travelling extensively, sometimes at short notice; fluency in Spanish and a good command of
written and spoken English; good computer and numeracy skills; be a national or permanent
resident of El Salvador; have a driving licence and the willingness to work outside office hours
and during weekends.
It is essential that you complete an application form in full, as very specific information is
required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for interview.
Please note that CVs/resumes will not be considered.
For further information and an application form visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Closing Date: 22 May 2014 Interviews (in San Salvador): 2 & 3 June 2014
Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk