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Our Organization
We're proud that Projects Abroad is the leading organization recruiting young people from the United States, Canada and around the world to do worthwhile volunteer work abroad. Annually, we send over 7,000 enthusiastic volunteers to 26 developing countries to teach conversational English, join care projects working with young children, and gain a wide range of work experience. We also work in projects in the fields of medicine & healthcare, journalism, veterinary science, law & human rights, and conservation & environment.
Program Advisor Positions
Program Advisor is the entry-level position in the Recruitment team at Projects Abroad. We are currently seeking a Program Advisor for the Toronto office.
Program Advisors:
- Promote Projects Abroad at universities and high schools, both in-person and remotely
- Design informational materials for perspective volunteers, both in print and online.
- Advise prospective volunteers on the best countries and projects to suit their interests
- Assist upcoming volunteers prepare for the trips, and liaise with other Projects Abroad offices around the world.
You should:
- Be a university graduate – a liberal arts major is desirable.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written – fluency in French is highly desirable
- Have spent a significant amount of time working or traveling in a developing country – preferably doing volunteer work in one of our destination countries.
- Be creative, self-reliant and flexible. You should be prepared to work in a fun but small office environment.
- Have good phone and interpersonal skills, knowledge of MS Office programs, and well-honed writing abilities. An interest in international affairs is desirable.
- Have a driver’s license and a good driving record
Please send your CV and a cover letter in one MS Word document to jobs@projects-abroad.org with subject line, "Program Advisor." Strong candidates will be contacted to arrange a telephone interview and/or in-person interview. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Assistant Country Manager Positions
Assistant Country Manager is the entry-level position in the Operations team at Projects Abroad. We recruit Assistant Country Managers all year round to work alongside our local teams in each destination.
Assistant Country Managers:
- Work alongside our team of local staff, making each new volunteer feel welcome and secure in a new environment.
- maintain effective communication between the Projects Abroad offices around the world.
- assist in setting-up new volunteer placements and arrange accommodation for upcoming volunteers.
You should be:
- A university graduate
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Fluent or near-fluent in one (or more) of these languages: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Physically fit and able to pass a medical assessment, if necessary
- Prepared to work flexible hours on any day during your time overseas
- Mature in attitude and outlook
- Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure
- An excellent communicator with people of all ages and cultures
- A team player
- Flexible and able to take direction and accept feedback
- Friendly and personable, with customer service skills: you must respond well to others
- Enthusiastic to work in a different culture and relish the opportunity of working in a challenging environment
Additional country-specific requirements
- Latin America: good spoken Spanish
- Senegal and Togo: good spoken French
- Morocco: good spoken French and/or Arabic
Contract, salary & benefits
Contract:
Assistant Country Managers are usually employed on a contract for between 6 months and a year, subject to a three-month probationary period. An offer of employment is dependent upon receipt of satisfactory references, a medical assessment (if necessary) and personal interview.
Salary & benefits:
Projects Abroad pays a basic living allowance, international flights, comprehensive travel and health insurance, board & lodging as well as agreed day-to-day work-related expenses.
Selection
The selection process comprises of the following stages:
Screening of your application:
The 1st thing to do is send your CV and covering letter to us detailing all relevant qualifications and experience. If you are successful at this stage you will be placed on file and invited to attend an interview. If your application is not successful you will be advised in writing. We try to acknowledge all applications within fourteen days of receipt.
Interview:
You will spend half a day at our UK head office in Sussex during which time you will be interviewed by members of our Overseas Team.
If you are successful at the interview you will be offered a position and will undergo training before you start work overseas.
How to apply:
If you meet all of our requirements and would like to be considered for a position as Assistant Country Manager, please send your CV and covering letter to:
Richard Clowes
Projects Abroad
Aldsworth Parade
Goring Sussex
BN12 4TX
Or email it to: workforus@projects-abroad.net
Before you start
As a new member of the team you will receive a full briefing (lasting one day) in our UK head office before starting your position overseas.
Our local staff overseas will give you further training on arrival and will work with you very closely, throughout your stay. They will be happy to give you their advice throughout your time with them.
Life after Assistant Country Manager
Your time with Projects Abroad doesn't necessarily have to finish at the end of your initial 6-month contract.
Very often there's the option of transferring to another country for a second six months.
From time to time there are also positions available in the Overseas or Recruitment Teams in the United States and Canada, which you may also apply for after having completed your time as an Assistant Country Manager.