Coordinator of Environment and Community Development

About the Role

This position is with Fundación de Segundo Piso and involves a hybrid working model with one month of initial onboarding on-site. The main aim is to support, strengthen, and monitor environmental and community development initiatives in vulnerable territories, applying a systemic and regenerative approach that balances environmental protection with community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire process of strategies supported by the foundation in environmental and community/productive development areas, including design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure.
• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations for creating logical frameworks, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct fieldwork and territorial visits, engaging with communities, partner organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate participatory evaluation processes and systematize lessons learned.
• Document experiences and prepare clear reports to inform institutional decision-making.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Development, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Community Development, or related areas. Master's degree in Sustainability, Rural Development, or Socio-environmental Studies is preferred.
• Essential experience working in civil society organizations, cooperation, or socio-environmental projects involving direct fieldwork.
• Strong regenerative and environmental justice approach (non-conservationist), understanding the interconnectedness of territory, community, and local economies.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Competencies

• Cultural sensitivity with a human rights perspective.
• Ability to translate socio-environmental diagnostics into feasible and culturally appropriate proposals.
• Skilled at coordinating with civil society organizations, communities, academia, and local authorities.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary up to 30000 net Mexican pesos per month, depending on experience and profile.
• All legal benefits are provided.