Training and Logistics Coordinator

Job Description: The USAID Guatemala Leveraging Economic Investment for Alliances Activity seeks to rectify the prevalent oversight of climate change risks in infrastructure planning by providing essential technical assistance and developing a comprehensive framework and guidebook for climate-resilient project development in Guatemala. The project's overarching goal is to empower Guatemalans to access economic opportunities within their country, reducing irregular migration patterns and contributing to the nation's long-term prosperity.

The Training and Logistics Coordinator will lead coordination of capacity strengthening sessions, workshops, and events with a focus on training for local and national government stakeholders, banks, small businesses and other stakeholders particularly in areas like climate resilient infrastructure planning, climate finance, and other sector-specific topics. (S)he will coordinate with team members and external consultant technical experts to ensure that training materials are produced, reviewed, and approved in a timely fashion. (S)he will coordinate capacity strengthening activity logistics, including coordinating dates, booking venues, arranging for necessary equipment and supplies, sending invites, and sending post-event participant surveys to inform adaptive management. (S)he will also attend training events to address IT and A/V problems, distribute sign-in sheets, and resolve any other issues that emerge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, International Development, Business Management, Education, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating trainings, workshops, forums, or stakeholder meetings, particularly with local and national governments, small businesses and/or financial institutions.
• Experience providing training coordination support for USAID international development programs preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish (required); English proficiency (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relevant software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with partners, donors, and other stakeholders associated with the program.