Project Officer - Guatemala

Local/Specific: This role is based in Guatemala. This role is open to the nationals of the country where the role is based.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

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About the role

The Programme Officer will ensure the timely delivery (within budget, to scale, and in line with the project proposal) of the EU-funded project “Sociedad Civil en Acción por los Derechos Humanos desde la Política Fiscal”. They will ensure quality reporting based on robust data on activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the project in line with the project M&E plan, ensuring full and effective implementation of the work plan, and working with key stakeholders to build relationships and support effective implementation.

The postholder will oversee a complex EU-funded governance and fiscal-justice programme, ensuring strict compliance with EU contractual, financial, safeguarding and visibility requirements, and managing the full sub-granting cycle with a number of civil society organisations. The role requires close coordination with the main implementing partner, strong political awareness of the Guatemala context, and proactive risk management to ensure safe, inclusive, gender-responsive and culturally pertinent implementation across all territories.

About you

You are graduated degree in a relevant discipline, such as social sciences, law, gender studies or development, with excellent knowledge of the Guatemala context and experience in managing complex projects and contracts with institutional donors (especially European Union), including experience in administration and budget management.

You have experience in application of monitoring and evaluation tools for donor reporting, experience with protection of human rights defenders, governance and rights work, as well as experience working with international NGO or in international environments.

You are excellent in interpersonal skills including ability to discuss and address sensitive issues and mediate between parties with diverse interests, and strong analytical skills, critical thinking and reflection, and advanced verbal and written communication skills in English.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide evidence on this. 

• Salary (full time):$37,146
• Type of contract:Fixed Term
• Contracted hours:35
• Contract length:36 Months
• Location:Guatemala
• Closing date:6 February 2026
• Interview date:10 February 2026

Documents for Application

Further Information

As a volunteer, you will receive:

• Support and supervision from a named contact within Christian Aid
• Appropriate induction and training for your volunteering role.
• Out-of-pocket expenses as agreed.
• Our regular volunteers e-newsletter
• Access to our Volunteers’ Hub for all our latest news, events and resources

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