We’re hiring: Program Manager Latin America

Progreso is looking for a Program Manager Latin America to lead and strengthen our work with coffee and cocoa cooperatives in Peru, Colombia, and Nicaragua.

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Across these three countries, we currently partner with 45 producer organizations. Together, we work to improve their access to finance, strengthen their operations, and support their transition toward more sustainable production. This is done through a combination of technical assistance, tailored financing via the Progreso Fund, and digital tools for data management and traceability.

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing this portfolio. The role combines program management, financial analysis, and partnership development. You will work closely with local teams, cooperatives, donors, and private sector partners, ensuring that projects are well implemented, financially sound, and aligned with broader sustainability goals.

This position requires someone who can move comfortably between strategy and operations, reviewing financials, developing proposals, supporting investment decisions, and keeping track of progress across multiple projects and countries.

We are looking for a candidate with solid experience in program and financial management in the coffee or cocoa sector, strong analytical skills, and a good understanding of working with producer organizations. The role is based in Peru, Colombia, or Nicaragua and requires fluency in Spanish and strong English.

At Progreso, you will work in a small, international team with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, contributing directly to more sustainable and inclusive value chains.

Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to admin@progreso.nl before 10 April 2026. Interviews will take place between 13–15 April, with a preferred start date of 20 April 2026.

From Mexico to the Netherlands: Jhonattan Maldonado joins Progreso as our new Operations Manager

Life has a way of taking you on unexpected journeys, and for Jhonattan Maldonado, the path has led him across five countries, through diverse industries, and always toward one guiding purpose: making sustainability tangible. Today, we are happy to welcome him as Progreso’s new Operations Manager, bringing his global experience, curiosity, and heart for impact to our team.

Jhonattan’s professional story began in Mexico, working in food and logistics, where he first learned the intricacies of moving products, people, and ideas efficiently. But he was always looking beyond the immediate, to understand how systems could create real value for people and the planet. This curiosity took him to Sweden, where he pursued a Master’s in Sustainable Management, and later to the Netherlands, where he expanded his expertise across technology, real estate, finance, and banking.

Through each chapter, one thing remained constant: a drive to connect operational excellence with meaningful, human-centered outcomes. “What excites me most about joining Progreso,” Jhonattan shares, “is the tangible positive impact the organization creates for communities. I want to help build systems that are efficient and scalable, while always staying grounded in the realities and stories of the people we serve.”

In his new role, Jhonattan will focus on strengthening internal structures, improving coordination across regions, and ensuring that operations are not just smooth, but purposeful. His goal is simple yet ambitious: to support coffee and cacao cooperatives in becoming more professional, resilient, and fairly rewarded, so that sustainable practices are not just ideals, but lived realities.

But Jhonattan is more than spreadsheets and processes. Off the clock, you’ll find him immersed in music, books, or dance, or training for his next triathlon. And in quiet moments, he’s strolling through the streets of Utrecht with his dog, Mochi, soaking in life’s small adventures along the way.

Jhonattan’s journey reminds us that operations aren’t just about efficiency, they’re about creating the conditions for people and communities to thrive. We are excited to have him join Progreso, and we can’t wait to see how his energy, experience, and vision will help us grow stronger, together.

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