🇬🇹 ESC Humanitarian Volunteering in Guatemala 🌍 Project Officer Role in Global Health 🇬🇹

Introduction

If you are looking to step into the humanitarian field and gain real project management experience on the ground, this ESC Humanitarian Volunteering opportunity in Guatemala offers a highly professional and impactful pathway. Based in Guatemala City, this role places you directly within programme coordination processes, supporting ongoing health and social projects.

This is not a typical volunteering experience — it is a structured, responsibility-driven role where you contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of humanitarian programmes. You will work alongside experienced teams while building strong competencies in project management, international cooperation, and field-based operations.

📌 Activity Dates

20 April 2026 – 07 November 2026 (28 weeks)

📅 Application Deadline

31 March 2026 (23:59)

👥 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Türkiye

🧩 Activities & Methodology

📊 Supporting project coordination and implementation across programmes
📅 Contributing to annual planning aligned with country strategy
🧠 Participating in project identification and formulation processes
📈 Establishing baselines and monitoring frameworks
🔍 Monitoring and evaluating project progress through field visits
🛠️ Supporting activity design, implementation, and improvements
📝 Assisting in reporting processes for donors and headquarters

🎯 Objectives

🌍 Strengthen humanitarian project management capacity
📊 Improve monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems
🤝 Support effective coordination of health and social programmes
📈 Contribute to sustainable and impactful project outcomes
🧠 Develop professional competencies in international development

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏡 Accommodation provided in shared housing by the organisation
🍽️ Monthly allowance of €791 for food expenses
🏙️ Located in Guatemala City with access to essential services
🧳 Comfortable living conditions with necessary facilities

💸 Financial Conditions

💶 Monthly food allowance: €791
✈️ Return flights fully covered
🛂 Visa and vaccination costs covered
🏥 Health insurance included
💻 Equipment (laptop, phone) provided
🚐 Work-related travel covered

✈️ Travel

✈️ International travel costs covered by the programme
🚐 Local transportation covered for all work-related activities

🎓 Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided upon completion

🛬 Arrival & Departure

📍 Guatemala City, Guatemala
🗓️ Full participation required for the entire 28-week duration

🎓 Training During the Activity

🎓 Training in humanitarian action and sector-specific topics
🛡️ Security, gender, and psychosocial support training
🇪🇸 Pre-departure training at headquarters in Madrid
🌍 Ongoing learning resources and support throughout the project

✅ Participant Profile

🎓 Strong interest in humanitarian work and project management
🌍 Ability to work in multicultural environments
📊 Skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluation
💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
🗣️ Fluent spoken and written Spanish (mandatory)
🧠 Resilience, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability
📌 Aged 18–35 and eligible under ESC Humanitarian Aid rules
⚠️ Must have completed Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training

🗣️ Working Language

🗣️ Spanish (mandatory)
🗣️ English (useful for coordination and reporting)

📝 Application Method

Apply via the European Youth Portal using the project code.

📎 Application Link

🌐 Official Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50616_en

⚠️ Important Notice

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