Job Synopsis

The SEED Program Coordinator and Safeguarding Focal Point (PSEA) provides day to day leadership for the SEED program within the Guatemala and El Salvador country program. The role exercises direct supervisory authority for SEED participants, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and initiating corrective action in coordination with the Representatives. The Coordinator convenes and leads SEED program spaces such as orientations, retreats, and reflection sessions, and gives regular input to Representatives on program direction, participant wellbeing, partner relationships, and safeguarding risks. The role also provides guidance and accompaniment to partner staff related to participant roles, supervision, and safeguarding practices, even though final decisions on strategy and policy remain with the Representatives and Area leadership.

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs involving youth, service learning, accompaniment, peacebuilding, or community development.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex work with strong follow through and documentation.
• Strong facilitation skills, including leading reflection spaces and managing conflict sensitive group conversations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross cultural accompaniment and relationship building with participants, partners, and MCC team members.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent alignment with MCC Representatives through regular planning and reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles (PSEA) or willingness to complete required training and apply learning in practice.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and oral).
• Ability to travel regularly within Guatemala and El Salvador, sometimes to remote or rural areas.

​Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).

Preferred qualifications:
• University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in International Development, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Peace and Conflict Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Community Development, Public Health, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Experience serving as a safeguarding focal point or similar role, including receiving sensitive disclosures and supporting safe referrals.
• Experience living and working in Guatemala and or El Salvador, or in similar cross-cultural contexts.
• Experience developing, adapting, or implementing curriculum for service learning or peacebuilding programs.
• Working proficiency in English for regional coordination and communication with MCC colleagues.

NOTE: Due to visa constrains, this position is open only for the American continent (North, Central and South America).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate SEED program calendars, including orientation, retreats, learning tours, and key program events for Guatemala and El Salvador.
• Develop, adapt, and implement SEED curriculum and reflection tools in collaboration with MCC Representatives and relevant colleagues.
• Provide regular supervision and worker care for SEED participants through scheduled check ins, site visits, and written follow up.
• Document supervision conversations, concerns, and agreed next steps, and share key updates with the Representatives in a timely way.
• Prepare and maintain clear assignment descriptions and learning goals for SEED placements, in collaboration with partners and Representatives.
• Accompany partner organizations that host SEED participants, including clarifying expectations, roles, and supervision structures.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes for SEED cohorts, in collaboration with SEED program leadership, Representatives, and HR.
• Serve as the in country Safeguarding Focal Point, including maintaining up to date knowledge of MCC safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Provide safeguarding orientation for SEED, YAMEN, and SALT participants, international and national staff in the country program, and relevant partner staff.
• Maintain and communicate clear safeguarding reporting pathways for participants, staff, and partners, including confidential options.
• Receive safeguarding concerns, document them appropriately, and ensure timely escalation to MCC Representatives and HR Worker Care.
• Participate in MCC Guatemala and El Salvador team meetings, retreats, and planning processes, and provide input on issues related to SEED and safeguarding.
• Monitor contextual developments that may affect participant safety or placements and recommend adjustments to the Representatives.

FTE

1.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Salary Description

Compensation for international roles is calculated based on prior experience and anticipated living expenses of the household in the location of service.

Benefits

Start Date

May 11, 2026

Start Date Flexible

Yes

Term Length

3 years

Location

Latin America & Caribbean

Location Country

Guatemala

Location Description

Additional Information

Guatemala and El Salvador are culturally and linguistically diverse contexts with significant social and economic inequality, high levels of out migration, and complex dynamics related to violence, land, and climate vulnerability. SEED participants and partner organizations often serve in rural or marginalized communities where Spanish may not be the first language and where access to services can be limited. Travel between locations can be time consuming and occasionally affected by security, infrastructure, or weather related concerns. The Coordinator must be able to navigate these realities with cultural humility, flexibility, and strong attention to safety and safeguarding considerations.