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Senior M&E Reporting Specialist,

Promoting Justice Project, Mexico

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.**
Project Summary: **

The Promoting Justice Project (PROJUST), financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports the implementation and consolidation of the Mexican criminal accusatorial system within the judicial sector with involvement from civil society. PROJUST provides customized direct or indirect support at the state and national level for the final push toward the 2016 Constitutional reform deadlines and therefore contribute to mitigate conflict, reduce impunity, and promote a more transparent and efficient justice system.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the reporting process to ensure high quality reports, leading the design and implementation of new M&E products, videos, studies and other analytical outputs. In this role, the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will also provide guidance and manage members of the M&E team participating in these activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the reporting process of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports, and other written material, to ensure the highest quality products.
• Design and implement new M&E products, such as results-based videos, case studies and other analytical pieces that form part of the Assess & Evaluate 7-pillar, 5-year M&E strategy for PROJUST. This will involve leading field work activities, where applicable.
• Provide senior guidance and mentorship to members of the M&E team involved in activities under the Senior Reporting Specialist responsibility.
• Contribute to the analysis of data for reports against PROJUST's results framework.
• Lead the process of identifying and documenting early wins, and putting in place a mechanism for making this an established practice across project teams.
• Participate and contribute to PROJUST's annual planning process, including the process of preparing annual Work Plan documents.
• Work with the Quality Control Coordinator, implement strategies to ensure that M&E protocols and tools are up-to-date and widely available to all members of the PROJUST team.
• Together with other members of the team, deliver training to staff on M&E protocols, in particular related to reporting.
• Any other related task assigned by the M&E Director.

Qualifications:

• Experience heading small teams in carrying out specific tasks.
• Superior writing skills (in the English language) and reporting skills.
• Professional experience with monitoring and evaluation.
• Native English speaker or someone with full fluency in English (nearly native).
• Full command of the Spanish language.
• Experience with translating material from Spanish to English.
• Comfortable with and experienced in editing and reviewing the writing of peers.
• Experience writing reports in a concise, clear manner, though incorporating high impact language to convey a compelling story of how project activities are having an impact on beneficiaries and institutions.
• Degree in international relations, development studies, communications or a related area; master's level preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, in particular word (the main program used in our reporting).
• Ability to operate under pressure and cooperate with colleagues to accomplish deadlines.
• Ability to receive construct feedback in a positive light, in particular related to drafted reporting.
• High attention to detail.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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Position:Country Director (CD), Mexico

Position Type:Full-time

Location:Mexico City, Mexico with frequent travel within the country

Reports To:Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean

Transform the lives of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities and be at the forefront of social change.

About YOU:A driven and passionate mid- to late-career professional hoping to manage an inspiring, dynamic team of leading human rights workers. Collaborative, hard-working, and visionary, the CD will have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to grow an office and take HAI s successful programming to the next level. This person has experience living and working in hardship countries. The ideal CD has strong English writing skills, speaks Spanish, and has management experience in diverse and challenging environments.

Organization Summary:Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the youngest and fastest growing part of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of nearly a dozen country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.

Position Summary:This position is based in Mexico City, Mexico and provides supervision of and support to all Mexico projects and offices (Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Michoac n). It serves as the senior representative of HAI in the country and leads the offices in strategic planning, creative program development efforts, and effective project implementation. The incumbent will grow HAI s presence in Mexico with the strategic vision, expertise and passion necessary to execute an ambitious work plan and solidify HAI s reputation as the United States largest service-based human rights organization and an innovative leader in social justice programming globally. The position requires national and international travel (30%+).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee s skills and capabilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Program Development and Senior Leadership (65%)

• Collaborate with Chicago-based senior management to develop a long-term country strategy to guide and inform future program development initiatives
• Lead implementation of HAI s strategic plan in Mexico
• In-country lead for preparation of project proposals for external donors, conceptualizing and developing new project concepts, in close collaboration with Chicago-based staff
• Promote the work of HAI and provide HAI program briefings to donors and other stakeholders as needed
• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate new partnership opportunities with other international and local non-profits by regularly participating in local and regional coordination meetings
• Maintain close and positive collaboration with major donors and partners in the area of operation
• Represent HAI to local authorities, donor representatives, international organizations, and NGOs in the area of operation
• Work closely with Chicago-based staff regarding service issues, strategic planning, new opportunities, management issues, program successes, and security and safety concerns
• Monitor and communicate changes in the external operating environment, especially in regard to government and donor policy changes and security in the region
• Negotiate and/or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities in accordance with HAI signing authority policies
• Oversee staff supervision and support training opportunities for Mexico office staff, including, applying all related security measures for their safety in adherence with HAI s training and staff supervision principles and security policies
• In collaboration with Chicago-based Human Resources department and Mexico office Director of Administration, develop and ensure compliance with human resources best practices, including the approval of local human resource policies and procedures; recruitment, selection, and on-boarding of in-country international or national staff
• Serve as HAI s legal representative in Mexico

Project Supervision and Coordination (35%)

• Supervise implementation of projects to ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with agreed strategies, principles, implementation and M&E plans, and donor requirements
• Conduct frequent site visits and makes site assessments to ensure project goals are progressing and to strengthen and encourage staff as needed
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and bi-annual updates/reports are prepared and submitted, in accordance with donor & central office requirements
• Provide project planning documents and recommendations to central office as requested.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant external and internal standards and associated reporting across all projects
• Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations and to increase productivity
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and creative work environment by fostering a mission-driven learning environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:Manages and directly supervises staff, subaward recipients, and volunteers in Mexico including, but not limited to, Director of Finance, Director of Administration, and Director of Institutional Development, Programs and Research.

Qualifications:Demonstrated passion for human rights work and eagerness to fill a senior leadership position that has the opportunity to design human rights programming; build the capacity of local staff and partners; and secure the sustainability of HAI s resources for years to come. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skillset, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience:Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent and at least five years of relevant senior leadership experience preferred; or, eight to 10 years related experience and/or training; a Bachelor s degree with eight years of senior leadership experience may be considered; Experience must include:
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing human rights; living in challenging, insecure environments; Budget development and financial management; Success in identifying funding opportunities and preparing successful proposals to international donors; Working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organizations and networks throughout Mexico;
• Language Skills:Superb written and spoken English and Spanish
• Preferred Qualifications:Previous technical experience with one or more of the following program areas strongly preferred: crime and violence prevention; access to justice; mental health; migration and displacement; gender justice; and LGBT rights. Track record of working on human rights-related programs in Mexico.

Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.

External Representation

• Effectively designates a portion of time to external representation. Prioritizes donor communications and maintains positive relationships with donors. Regularly develops partnerships and relationships with external organizations as relevant to position. Actively seeks out opportunities to present, network, or engage externally to represent HAI.

Leadership

• Leads by example and serves as a model for others. Creates an environment where people feel valued. Humble demeanor.
• See problems as opportunities and provides solutions through inspiring and empowering others.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of others to improve performance. Takes responsibility for oneself or one s employee s performance. Provides constructive feedback and develops team members. Integrity to do the right thing even when it s difficult or not popular.

Decision Making

• Models and trains staff in decision making. Even in the most difficult situations, recognizes problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed, assesses risks, takes charge of and ensures integration of feedback from a group when it is necessary to facilitate a decision, and makes decisions in a timely manner under ambiguous circumstances and when there exists considerable risk.

Change Management

• Initiates the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis through facilitating groups or teams to problem-solve and think creatively to develop and implement new approaches or systems. Helps employees to develop a clear understanding of what they will need to do differently, as a result of changes in the organization. Implements or supports various change management activities (e.g., communications, education, team development, coaching). Establishes structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of change. Able to identify when change is needed and focus on why changes are beneficial or necessary to successfully implement change.

Forward and Strategic

• Leads strategic planning processes and unites team members to achieve goals within the strategic plan. Demonstrates long-term thinking, planning and decision-making to help the organization achieve its goals. Ability to generate unique insights to improve HAI's competitive advantage through clear understanding of HAI s strengths and weaknesses compared to peers and competitors and knowledge of trends within the field. Able to engage, encourage collaboration, and effectively elicit a variety of perspectives on critical and complex issues to maximize engagement of all levels of staff in the strategic and other planning processes.

Professionalism

• Understands how they are perceived by others. Takes actions calculated to have a positive effect on others. Able to coach managers with vague concerns or complaints about a team member s lack of professionalism, to clearly identify and articulate how the individual is not meeting expectations, as well as advise how to address that concern.

Reliability

• Shows commitment/ dedication and accountability not only in one s work, projects, and goals, Takes responsibility for own mistakes; does not blame others.

Teamwork and collaboration

• Promotes and generates cooperation among one s peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that get results. Able to leverage relationships across offices or HA partner companies to broaden managers knowledge and understanding of internal resources for collaboration and who the members of the team are.

Integrity and Authenticity

• Skilled at building trust, sincerely soliciting input with clear understanding of how input will be used, able to create and maintain a culture that enables staff to learn and grow from mistakes, and challenges others who are not acting with integrity. Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others, admits mistakes and takes stands based on principles and values in spite of the potential for negative consequences.

Cultural Humility and Interpersonal Awareness

• Consistently open and approachable when resolving highly sensitive and complex issues; including with parties holding opposing viewpoints. Treats staff at all levels of the organization in accord with the 4R s. Able to appropriately challenge others who are not demonstrating cultural humility.

Resilience and Stress Tolerance

• Able to not only recognize and mitigate personal stressors, but is skilled at coaching middle managers on how to anticipate increased stress in teams and implement systems to minimize the impact, and able to recognize and respond to changes in individual employee's stress levels.

Service Orientation

• Able to recognize need for assistance or guidance without being asked, able to guide managers or team leaders on reprioritization and/or short and long term strategies to address staffing or other resource needs. Recommends or makes connections between staff across departments and/or countries to foster knowledge sharing.

Written Communication

• Uses an appropriate, grammatically correct business writing style. Tailors written communications to effectively reach an audience. Able to make persuasive and compelling arguments.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be based in Mexico City and to make frequent trips to program sites ( Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Michoac n) .
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds for purposes of carrying in-kind gifts that need to be lifted, stored or delivered for the program. Also to carry a laptop computer, materials for presentations, and documents.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work full-time in areas that might be considered unstable, insecure, and dangerous

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We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Postharvest Specialist, at the post-doctoral fellow or associate scientist level, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, to work at the Sustainable Intensification Program (SIP) in Latin America. The position is part of an ambitious strategic research program that generates knowledge to support CIMMYT s Sustainable Intensification activities worldwide.

The position will be based at CIMMYT s Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico) but will interact with all CIMMYT s experimental stations and regional offices (particularly in Latin America) on a regular basis.

Specific duties:

• Develop research on postharvest management for cereals, focusing on the postharvest processes for optimal storage.
• Develop and coordinate a network of research platforms for post-harvest research with collaborators in Mexico and Central America to address research gaps and inform recommendations to farmers.
• Promote partnerships, facilitate dialogue and collaborative work with multiple stakeholders, including research institutes and private sector partners in order to develop and promote adequate post-harvest solutions and related public policies.
• Scope research on post-harvest and food loss prevention, identifying best practices that can be relevant to the work of SIP.
• Provide methodological support and quality control for on-farm validation of postharvest technologies.
• Analyze data from postharvest research in platforms and on-farm validations and communicate these results to diverse communities, including scientists, farmers, farm agents, change agents, policy makers and donors.
• Capacity building with researchers from the National Agricultural Research Systems, farm advisors and operators of small and medium storage facilities in Latin America.
• Integrate key learnings from the postharvest research in CIMMYT s innovation systems or hubs.
• Support the development of project proposals and fundraising efforts related to postharvest.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field, or equivalent through experience.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in postharvest research and stakeholder management.
• Excellent data management and analysis skills and a record of high quality scientific publications.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in the common software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to integrate and synthesize information from different sources.
• Commitment to advances in farm productivity and poverty reduction in the developing world.
• Willingness to spend time away from home (mostly travelling in Mexico).
• Competencies:
  • Problem solving
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Relationship management
  • Achievement orientation
  • Time management

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years or two (2) years for Post-Doctoral Fellow, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

Candidates must apply herefor IRS17119 Postharvest Specialist. Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Friday, 19 May 2017. Incomplete applications (CV and Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Diana Gomez, at d.gomez@cgiar.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.