Mexico In-Country Program Director / Fundraiser
Mexico In-Country Program Director / Fundraiser – Jóvenes en Acción Institutional Capacity Building
Reports to: Senior Youth Programs Officer in Washington, D.C.
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Duration: March 2012 – March 2013, with possibility of extension
World Learning is seeking a full-time Mexico In-Country Program Director / Fundraiser to help publicize the Jóvenes en Acción program throughout Mexico, coordinate the selection process, facilitate private sector donations, coordinate follow up activities, arrange travel and logistics for meetings or other opportunities, and ongoing monitoring of participant project implementation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Position is dependent on award of the grant.
General Description of Program: Jóvenes en Acción (JA) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, the Mexican Secretariat for Public Education (SEP), and the private sector. Now approaching its third year, the program offers Mexican high school students the opportunity to develop leadership and civic engagement skills through workshops in the United States. Applicants form teams of three to five members and propose their own community service projects to 1) tackle issues related to violence and substance abuse prevention among at-risk youth in their schools and hometowns; and 2) promote a culture of lawfulness. Accepted participants develop their skills and projects through a five-week summer program in the United States. Upon return to Mexico, the groups have an academic year to implement their service projects with support by mentors.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Publicize JA throughout Mexico, including plans to increase the geographic diversity of applicant submissions;
• Include successful strategies for increasing awareness about the program more generally (among prospective applicants, school officials, and potential private sector funders);
• Implement a procedure for efficient and effective participant selection, making sure to involve but not overburden major stakeholders: the Embassy, SEP, and the private sector;
• Coordinate activities in Mexico to foster the successful implementation of JA service projects; for example, the planning and execution of a follow up workshop for JA participants;
• Coordinating logistics for JA participant and school mentor travel and/or participant when opportunities arise with a high-level U.S. government official or similar;
• Tracking the impact and successful outcomes of the JA program, including the preparation of regular progress reports for program co-sponsors;
• Develop plans to continue providing logistical support to JA beyond the grant period;
• Create a fundraising plan to help support the program at large for year 2 and beyond; and
• Collaborate with current and new private sector donors to aid in the sustainability of the JA program.
Required Qualifications:
• Mexican nationals are highly encouraged to apply; does not offer expat. allowances
• Bilingual in English and Spanish;
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree and related work experience;
• Office work experience and strong computer skills, including Excel;
• Strong cross-cultural and communications skills;
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational ability;
• Energetic and strong team player;
• Experience with international student programs, event management, or youth programming desirable;
Please email cover letter and CV in English to Cari Graves, cari.graves@worldlearning.org, with “Mexico In-Country Program Director.” Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012. Full-time salary is $1000 per month.
Reports to: Senior Youth Programs Officer in Washington, D.C.
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Duration: March 2012 – March 2013, with possibility of extension
World Learning is seeking a full-time Mexico In-Country Program Director / Fundraiser to help publicize the Jóvenes en Acción program throughout Mexico, coordinate the selection process, facilitate private sector donations, coordinate follow up activities, arrange travel and logistics for meetings or other opportunities, and ongoing monitoring of participant project implementation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Position is dependent on award of the grant.
General Description of Program: Jóvenes en Acción (JA) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, the Mexican Secretariat for Public Education (SEP), and the private sector. Now approaching its third year, the program offers Mexican high school students the opportunity to develop leadership and civic engagement skills through workshops in the United States. Applicants form teams of three to five members and propose their own community service projects to 1) tackle issues related to violence and substance abuse prevention among at-risk youth in their schools and hometowns; and 2) promote a culture of lawfulness. Accepted participants develop their skills and projects through a five-week summer program in the United States. Upon return to Mexico, the groups have an academic year to implement their service projects with support by mentors.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Publicize JA throughout Mexico, including plans to increase the geographic diversity of applicant submissions;
• Include successful strategies for increasing awareness about the program more generally (among prospective applicants, school officials, and potential private sector funders);
• Implement a procedure for efficient and effective participant selection, making sure to involve but not overburden major stakeholders: the Embassy, SEP, and the private sector;
• Coordinate activities in Mexico to foster the successful implementation of JA service projects; for example, the planning and execution of a follow up workshop for JA participants;
• Coordinating logistics for JA participant and school mentor travel and/or participant when opportunities arise with a high-level U.S. government official or similar;
• Tracking the impact and successful outcomes of the JA program, including the preparation of regular progress reports for program co-sponsors;
• Develop plans to continue providing logistical support to JA beyond the grant period;
• Create a fundraising plan to help support the program at large for year 2 and beyond; and
• Collaborate with current and new private sector donors to aid in the sustainability of the JA program.
Required Qualifications:
• Mexican nationals are highly encouraged to apply; does not offer expat. allowances
• Bilingual in English and Spanish;
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree and related work experience;
• Office work experience and strong computer skills, including Excel;
• Strong cross-cultural and communications skills;
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational ability;
• Energetic and strong team player;
• Experience with international student programs, event management, or youth programming desirable;
Please email cover letter and CV in English to Cari Graves, cari.graves@worldlearning.org, with “Mexico In-Country Program Director.” Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012. Full-time salary is $1000 per month.
Post a Comment