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Position: ESPERA Program Advisor with Focus on Small Business Development

February 2015
Contact
Katherine Wojtan, Executive Director, St. Paul MN USA / katherine@maryspence.org
Gilda Larios, ESPERA Facilitator, Mexico City, Mexico / gildalarios@yahoo.com.mx
Contact either Katherine or Gilda with question. Send resumes and cover letter to Katherine.
Resumes and cover letters can be submitted in English or Spanish, an English version is helpful to
the process.
Background
Marys Pence is seeking a person to develop and strengthen the business skills component of
our ESPERA program. Through ESPERA we partner with womens groups in Mexico, Central America and
Haiti to create locally owned community lending pools. The funds are owned and managed by the local
women. We are currently partnering with 9 groups in 6 countries.
This role will increase ESPERAs capacity to support women as they develop and grow their
businesses. Responsibilities will include training, ongoing coaching, sharing best practices for small
businesses and model businesses, and developing markets and addressing market issues. Additionally
this role will support local leaders as they learn to better support the development of business skills in
their membership. See full job description at www.maryspence.org
Education
Bachelors degree in business or economic development or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with: principles and practices of small businesses; project planning, implementation and
evaluation; coaching individuals and facilitating group discussions.
Characteristics
Bilingual Spanish-English required. Demonstrated passion for womens empowerment and
economic development.
Work Environment
Up to 75% travel, in Central America, Mexico and United States. The individual hired for this role
will ideally be from the Mesoamerica region, and will work from home in the region when not
traveling. Full time with flexible hours. The ESPERA staff works as a team, working closely together
and with the Executive Director. Position reports to Executive Director.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience, annual contract renegotiated each year.

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