Choco4Peace Executive Assistant

Choco4peace Executive AssistantBuilding Lives with Dignity Terms of Reference Choco4Peace is a multi-institutional movement that builds peace in Colombia using chocolate, investments, and blockchain. We work with ex-cocaine producers and war victims who have made the transition to growing cacao, and support them with access to international markets and fair prices, finance, technology, capacity building, and good governance and policy frameworks. We are looking for an Executive Assistant with organizational skills and commitment to support and resolve diverse types of documents, schedule meetings, get involved with projects as they move forward. The Executive Assistant must demonstrate a strong sense of organization, responsibility, discretion, professionalism and judgment. The candidate will need to have a positive attitude, sense of urgency, resourcefulness, organized, proactive and able to recognize problem situations before they occur. The candidate will provide full administrative support in the following areas: Prepare and edit correspondence, documents, agendas, minutes and distribute information across the staff. Email management, including sending the invitation, reminder, and follow-up emails. Design and maintain databases. File and retrieve documents and reference materials. Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents (if necessary). Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments and travel arrangements. Arrange and coordinate meetings and events. Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings. Answer and manage incoming calls. Receive and interact with incoming visitors. Liaise with internal staff at all levels. Interact with external clients. Qualifications Being an undergraduate student with a major in Social, International studies, Administration or equivalent. Willingness to learn and be taught. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, Google Docs and very strong experience with Excel. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. French and/or Spanish an asset. Competencies and Skills A high degree of initiative and judgment when responding to queries from staff, clients, etc. Effective organizing skills. Demonstrated teamwork skills. Ability to handle information with tact, diplomacy and discretion. Thrives in fast-paced conditions and effectively prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work in a continually changing environment without daily supervision. What we Offer You A fun and vibrant environment that welcomes talent, ideas and creativity. Learn about Blockchain’s cutting edge technology, cryptocurrencies and the community that is changing how we do business. Join a growing organization with a mission to promote peace-building, sustainable economic and environmental development in Colombia. The opportunity to be a part of an expanding communications team. Grow professionally and personally with like-minded teammates. Application Instructions We thank all applicants however, only those under consideration will be notified. Please send your cover letter and resume by email to hr@choco4peace.org

Choco4Peace Sales Process Audit

Choco4Peace - Path2CS - Project Overview Reports to: VP Business Development Salary range: Compensation through Level Up Program Students or Teams: We are looking for 1 team of up to 4 students Background: Choco4Peace is a multi-institutional movement that supports constructing and sustaining peace by generating positive socioeconomic and environmental outcomes in post-conflict regions through the empowerment of women, youth, Indigenous and other at-risk people in the cacao & chocolate sector by providing access to markets, financial models and disruptive technologies. Our objective at the end of this experience is: To position Choco4Peace for excellence in the areas of sales, data analytics, and customer service. Main tasks and deliverables for this project include: Understand the mission and vision of the company, as well as long-term sales objectives. Meet regularly with the co-founders and conduct an audit of our existing sales, data analytics, and customer service processes and strategy. Propose/refine a set of structures and processes for sales, data analytics, and customer service. In the latter two cases, there is little formally in place so we need you to set the bar. Establish a work plan with a set of milestones and a timeline for their completion. Other duties as agreed. What we offer you: A fun and vibrant environment that welcomes diversity in all its forms, talent, ideas and creativity. Join a growing organization with a mission to promote peacebuilding, sustainable economic and environmental development in Colombia and beyond. Learn about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and the community that is changing how we go about agriculture, business, FinTech, and creating socioeconomic and environmental impact. Grow professionally and personally with like-minded teammates. Choco4Peace team members may work from home permanently if they wish. Until this unexpected guest leaves our home, Choco4Peace will not operate a physical office. Choco4Peace is committed to growing along with you. We believe in supporting people of all genders, backgrounds and abilities, as well as working to promote sustainability within our company and globally. Join us to show the world how sweet is chocolate for peace...

Choco4Peace Sales Associate

Choco4Peace Sales Associate Reports to: Executive Director Salary range: Commission, C4P Digital assets (may apply) Students or Teams: We can accept up to 5 students, working individually or as a team. Background: Choco4Peace is a multi-institutional movement that supports constructing and sustaining peace by generating positive socioeconomic and environmental outcomes in post-conflict regions through the empowerment of women, youth, indigenous and other at-risk people in the cacao & chocolate sector by providing access to markets, financial models and disruptive technologies. Choco4Peace is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and those various perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. The primary focus for the student will be: To develop and manage sales accounts focusing on buyers of premium quality, post-conflict Colombian fino de aroma cacao and chocolate products, including medium-sized bean-to-bar chocolate makers, hotels, restaurants, NGOs and other private companies. Our goal at the end of this experience is: To have developed new business for Choco4Peace in North America, South America, and Europe. Other duties student may complete could include: Establish short-term strategic goals and objectives in alignment with the strategic plan and the business plan Maintain direct sales management relationships with a wide variety of clients Maintain regular contact with key accounts to significantly improve Choco4peace’s relationship and ensure that programs are executed in a timely and value-added way. Oversee and monitor client satisfaction levels and identify areas for improvement to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction across all areas of responsibility Engage with senior decision-makers and build the strategic business case to differentiate the company, attract interest, and address customers' needs. Ensure proper records are kept within C4P’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Other duties as required What we offer you: A fun and vibrant environment that welcomes diversity in all its forms, talent, ideas and creativity. Join a growing organization with a mission to promote peacebuilding, sustainable economic and environmental development in Colombia and beyond. Learn about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and the community that is changing how we go about agriculture, business, FinTech, and creating socioeconomic and environmental impact. Grow professionally and personally with like-minded teammates. Choco4Peace team members may work from home permanently if they wish. Until this unexpected guest leaves our home, Choco4Peace will not operate a physical office. Choco4Peace is committed to growing along with you. We believe in supporting people of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities and working to promote sustainability within our company and globally. Application instructions: We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be notified. Please send your cover letter and resume by email to hr@choco4peace.org or apply via Level UP on Riipen. This is an unpaid consultancy opportunity, with the opportunity of earning a commission. Join us to show the world how sweet chocolate is for peace...

Choco4Peace Project Coordinator

Choco4Peace Project Coordinator Title: Project Coordinator Status: Full/Part-Time; minimum 4 month commitment Location: Montreal, Quebec or remote Reports to: Partnership and Growth Director Salary Range: Pro bono; Choco4Peace digital assets (may apply) Our Mission: Building Lives With Dignity . As a Project Coordinator in the Partnership and Growth portfolio, you will use your head, your heart, and your hands in building a movement to transform the cacao sector in Colombia. This movement supports rural and remote populations to lift themselves out of poverty, build peace in their communities, and most importantly, build lives with dignity. We operate at the intersection of many disciplines and there is lots to learn. We have many different partnerships and projects to build and maintain. This will require careful planning and execution. As our new co-conspirator, your contributions will include: Developing and implementing strategic projects throughout multiple areas of the company.Building strong relationships based on trust with a wide range of partners and customers across government, academia, NGOs and the private sector.Helping to manage our internal teams to stay organized and on schedule, solve problems, and reduce friction across various internal systems.Conducting research, collecting and analyzing data to prepare reports and documents on subjects including international development, disruptive technology, peacebuilding, chocolate, finance, and agriculture.Preparing and editing executive correspondence, documents, agendas, minutes and managing information across the team.Designing, implementing and maintaining tools and business processes.Arranging and coordinating meetings and events.Recording, transcribing and distributing meeting minutes.Liaising with internal staff at all levels.Other duties as required. Qualifications You are a scholarly human with a major in social sciences, international development, business, administration or equivalent.Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a relevant field and willing to learn and be taught.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, Google Docs. Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Slack and CRM type software an asset.Exceptional oral and written communication skills (English and French), Spanish is an asset. Competencies and Skills A high degree of initiative and judgment when responding to queries from staff, clients, etc.Effective organizing skills. Manage up.Demonstrated teamwork skills.Ability to handle information with tact, diplomacy and discretion.Thrives in fast-paced conditions and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.Ability to work in a continually changing environment without daily supervision. What we Offer You Our social contract with you includes a commitment to mutual teaching and learning. We expect to lead your own growth, but we will support you as far as we are able to, and we will always have your back.An opportunity to contribute directly and objectively to making the world a safer, more equitable, and more abundant place to live.A fun and vibrant remote environment that welcomes talent, ideas and creativity.Learn about the power of disruptive technology and innovative finance to end poverty, regenerate the environment, and create prosperity for all.Join a growing organization with a mission to promote peacebuilding, sustainable economic and environmental development in Colombia and beyond.In terms of personal and professional growth, you will get out of the experience what you put in. Application Instructions We thank all applicants however, only those under consideration will be notified. Please send your cover letter and resume by email to andres@choco4peace.org