Solidaridad is an international civil society organization with 55 years of experience in developing solutions to make communities more resilient — from our early roots supporting communities in Latin America to our current work fostering sustainable global supply chains.
We currently work in over 40 countries, on five continents, through seven independently supervised regional offices.
In Mexico, Solidaridad engages actors in the coffee, palm oil and sugarcane value chains. We are committed to finding innovative solutions that create a sustainable and inclusive economy.
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in executing Solidaridad’s projects in Mexico. This includes supporting the implementation of sustainability activities to deliver on our agenda within the country. The coordinator will be responsible for managing work plans and resources, while ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and with maximum impact.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring project activities, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Monitor progress on project deliverables and goals.
- Prepare narrative and financial reports for internal purposes as well as for donors and clients.
Financial Control and Administration
- Assist in budget monitoring to ensure that expenditures align with project plans and funding requirements.
- Work closely with the financial team to support the timely preparation of financial reports and audits.
- Manage project documentation, including contracts, agreements, and compliance records.
Management of Personnel
- Supervise project staff, ensuring team members have clear objectives, have the required inputs to perform their tasks, and are supported in meeting their goals.
- Assist in recruiting and onboarding project team members and facilitating their professional development.
Capacity Building and Learning
- Participate in relevant training and learning activities to enhance knowledge of project management, sustainability, and sector trends.
- Support the knowledge-sharing process within the project team and across the Latin American region.
Partner Relations
- Work closely with the Country Manager to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Represent Solidaridad in meetings, forums and sector activities as required.
- Support the preparation of proposals, including narrative and financial components, under the supervision of the Country Manager.
Professional profile
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Development, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Agronomy, or related fields.
4 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in sustainability, value chain management, or development sectors.
Required knowledge
- Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken)
- Advanced English (written and spoken).
- Familiarity with fundraising and donor management.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and/or agricultural value chains.
Desirable knowledge
- Familiarity with sustainability or value chains, particularly in a Mexican or Latin American context.
- Experience in staff management.
Soft skills
- Effective Communication
- Organizational and Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Strong Analytical Skills
Travel
This role requires a minimum of 30 percent travel time.
Application instructions
Please send your updated CV and a motivation letter to: daniela.ramirez@solidaridadnetwork.org.
Highlight your relevant experience, your interest in the position, why you are the best candidate, and your gross salary expectations.
Clearly state the job title in the subject line of the email.
The deadline for receiving applications is November 2, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. (Mexico Central Time).
Solidaridad is an organization that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, race, gender, class, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or beliefs.
No agencies please.
Background
Solidaridad envisions a world in which all we produce and all we consume can sustain us, while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. We enable farmers and workers to earn a living income, shape their own future, and produce in balance with nature by working throughout the whole supply chain to make sustainability the norm. We bring together supply chain actors and engage them in innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all.
Solidaridad is an international network organization consisting of seven regional expertise centers located around the world (Asia, Southern Africa, East and Central Africa, West Africa, Latin America, North America and Europe), each with their own specific expertise and focus. Globally, Solidaridad works across 13 commodities, in over 40 countries.
For more information please refer to: https://www.solidaridadnetwork.org or https://solidaridadlatam.org.