Overview
Helen’s Daughters
Empowering Women in Agriculture To Drive Sustainable Development
Job Description: Program & Country Coordinator – Saint Lucia Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Saint Lucia (island-wide mobility required)
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
Start Date: 1 June 2025
About Helen’s Daughters
Helen’s Daughters is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the livelihoods of women in agriculture and rural communities across the Caribbean. Our work spans capacity-building, advocacy, market access, and climate resilience. We believe that investing in women farmers drives social and economic transformation.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Program & Country Coordinator to lead and implement all programmatic activities in Saint Lucia, while also playing a pivotal support role in coordinating Helen’s Daughters’ programs across the region. The ideal candidate will be deeply rooted in community engagement, capable of managing multiple programs, and willing to travel across the island and occasionally regionally.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment, is a natural leader and collaborator, and is committed to inclusive, community-led development.
Key Responsibilities
Saint Lucia Program Leadership
- Independently lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all programs and events in Saint Lucia.
- Manage logistics for field activities including training sessions, capacity-building workshops, and farmers’ markets (including Saturdays).
- Represent Helen’s Daughters in community meetings, partnerships, and stakeholder engagements within Saint Lucia.
Regional Program Coordination Support
- Work closely with the Operations Supervisor to monitor program progress across countries.
- Help ensure that all country teams are aligned on timelines, deliverables, and impact metrics.
- Share tools, learnings, and best practices to streamline operations and scale impact.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Collect data, document progress, and generate reports for local activities in alignment with MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) frameworks.
- Support regional MEL activities by liaising with other country coordinators and compiling reports.
Administration & Budget Oversight
- Oversee budgets, procurement, and other financial processes related to Saint Lucia’s activities.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping, timely financial reporting, and accountability for resources used.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in program implementation, rural development, agriculture, or nonprofit work.
- Strong administrative, financial, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and basic project management or database tools.
- Experience working with rural and/or underrepresented communities.
Attributes:
- Highly mobile across Saint Lucia with a willingness to travel regularly for field activities.
- Must be available to work Saturdays and flexible hours as required by program demands.
- A self-starter with a “can-do” attitude and strong sense of initiative.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster inclusive, collaborative environments.
- Passionate about empowering women and promoting sustainable development.
- Fluency in the Creole language.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to lead impactful work with women in agriculture. – Professional development opportunities.
- A chance to shape and influence regional program strategy and execution.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter to hr@helensdaughters.org by 26th May 2025 with the subject line:
“Program & Country Coordinator – Saint Lucia Application”