Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Introduction
Social Impact is seeking a Strategic Alliances Specialist for USAID/Mexico Civil Society Activity (CSA). CSA is a four-year project whose goal is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) working in the areas of human rights, crime and violence prevention, and legal reform.
Responsibilities
The Strategic Alliances Specialist will provide technical assistance to civil society organizations in order to strengthen their institutional capacity in the area of public-private partnerships. The Specialist will work to increase the role of the private sector in the mobilization of additional financial and technical resources for the civil society sector, particularly those organizations working in the three thematic areas, and promote a multi-sectoral engagement in the local system through strategic alliances.
Responsibilities include:
- Support CSA to finalize existing strategic alliance and partnership opportunities
- Work with technical teams to develop concrete actions to work with civil society organizations to develop strategic alliances
- Develop the methodology and action plan for implementation of the strategic alliances and partnerships
- Support the organization and execution of various alliance-focused events and forums
- Serve as a liaison between CSA, civil society organizations, and other private sector partners
** Please note: This is a local position. Only Mexico citizens will be considered. **
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in relevant area
- 3-4 years of experience with planning and implementing high-level technical consultations, forums, and/or meetings
- Knowledge of partnerships building and private sector business development in the Mexican context is strongly preferred
- Experience in public private partnerships, corporate social responsibility, and mobilizing private-sector funding is strongly preferred
- Successful private sector networking experience strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of the civil society sector and Mexico’s economic, political, social and cultural environment and the role of the regional institutions and host governments, private and public sector, including NGOs, in addressing development objectives, priorities and issues required
- Fluent written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish required. Must be able to communicate effectively in both languages
- Only Mexican citizens based in Mexico City need apply
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
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Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.