Deputy Director of Public Affairs Baja California Sur - iAlumbra
Deputy Director of Public Affairs Baja California Sur - iAlumbra
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04-04-2025
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Job Description
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Location and Work Mode
Location: La Paz Baja California Sur Mexico
Work mode: Hybrid work model with inperson engagement in key meetings and events.
Who we are
Our impact
- Sustainability & Economic Development: Promoting balance between communities economy and the environment.
- Public Policy Advocacy: Advancing sustainable development policies in BCS.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with governments organizations and local communities.
- Communication & Positioning: Leading advocacy and sustainability communication strategies.
Purpose of the Position
This role is crucial for strengthening iAlumbras institutional relationships in Baja California Sur influencing political decisionmaking and promoting sustainable development in the region. The selected candidate will work closely with the Head of Public Affairs and Policy in Mexico and leadership team to influence decisionmaking and promote iAlumbras core goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development and :Develop and execute a regional public affairs strategy to support the collectives public policy priorities in Baja California Sur.
Collaborate with the Head of Public Affairs and Policy and other leaders to align regional public affairs initiatives with organizational goals.
Oversee special regional projects in coordination with other iAlumbra organizations and leaders.
Advise on and consult the development of public affairs and policy strategies at both the organizational and regional levels ensuring alignment with iAlumbras mission.
Serve as an executive designee as requested in meetings with key government officials elected representatives and other highprofile stakeholders.
Collaborate with regional teams to build coalitions advocate for sustainable policies and advance iAlumbras economic and environmental goals.
Coordinate the development of central easily accessible platforms (e.g. intranet knowledge databases cloud storage) where documents best practices process manuals case studies and research findings can be stored.
Regularly assess where key knowledge resides what knowledge gaps exist and who holds vital expertise within the organization.
Operations and Coordination:
Draft and manage local and regional communications including press releases briefings and other written materials.
Manage the workflow of public affairs activities in Baja California Sur ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in alignment with organizational priorities.
Manage the stakeholder database and support ongoing relationshipbuilding with key governmental media and community representatives.
Represent iAlumbra in local media engagements as needed including acting as an ontherecord spokesperson.
Support internal capacity building through resource development and staff training.
Participate in organizational and professional development activities as needed.
Policy Advocacy and Government Relations:
Contribute to the monitoring of political and media trends at regional levels providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Support relationships with government officials policymakers and international organizations to inform policy strategies and influence decisionmaking.
Contribute to the development of strategies and narratives to advance iAlumbras public policy goals including through media engagement digital strategies and direct governmental outreach.
Identify opportunities for collaboration across iAlumbra organizations and external stakeholders in Baja California Sur fostering alliances that align with the collectives goals.
Participate in political advocacy networks and forums to maintain iAlumbras influence in key policy debates.
Actively engage in municipal and statelevel partnerships to enhance the collectives regional impact.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building:
Foster a culture of proactive risk management and rapid response to political or policy changes ensuring the public affairs team is wellprepared for emerging issues.
Provide support on coaching and training to staff to ensure the team is equipped to manage political social and environmental challenges effectively.
Encourage collaboration across the collective identifying opportunities for synergy in public affairs strategies and initiatives.
Provide advisory services to individual iAlumbra organizations particularly in public policy matters risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Facilitate introductions and build relationships between key stakeholders.
Support the review of technical and legal documentation ensuring that public communications align with regulatory and policy frameworks.
Establish formal or informal groups that focus on specific topics or expertise areas. These groups can hold regular meetings webinars or online discussions to exchange insights and solutions to problems and contribute to the development of public affairs and policy strategies.
Requirements and competences to work with us
Education
- Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Administration Law International Relations Environmental Sciences or related fields.
Experience
- At least 5 years in public affairs government relations or public policy advocacy.
- Experience in sustainability environmental policies and sustainable development.
- Knowledge of the Mexican political and regulatory landscape.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of Mexican culture and sociopolitical context including the ability to navigate local institutional dynamics stakeholder expectations and cultural nuances relevant to effective collaboration and representation.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).
- Strong ability to build and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
- Negotiation diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience in media relations and advocacy strategies.
- Leadership autonomy and teamwork skills.
Our team profile
We are open to unconventional even wild solutions that are often overlooked underinvested and ahead of the curve.We have the will flexibility and patience to tackle complex challenges and prove out ideas.
We question our assumptions examine history ground ourselves in science and listen to the community. We learn from our failures adapt and iterate. We share our successes and learnings broadly to build our collective knowledge across sectors and geographies.
We investigate environmental economic and social interdependencies from defining a problem set to developing solutions. We honor local sense of place to pursue holistic solutions and consider broad associations.
Creative approaches take time to mature demonstrate results codify and scale.
Testing new and adaptive solutions requires trial and error. We are flexible and trust in the process it takes to build test and evolve.
We are committed to working with communities and believe the best
solutions are inspired by those closest to the problems.
We come with a beginners mindset and learn from those who have walked before us both those who have succeeded and those who have failed.
Key interests for working with us
- Environmental sustainability and regeneration.
- Economic development with a positive impact on communities.
- Public policy advocacy to improve environmental regulations and policies.
- PurposeDriven Leadership to guide with vision and build trust in the community.
Reasons to join our team
- Competitive salary
- Permanent fulltime contract
- Individual performancebased bonuses.
- Medical insurance and other benefits according to Mexican labor laws.
- Opportunities for leadership in policy advocacy and sustainability.
- A space for innovation and leading impactful strategies.
- Collaboration with a global team.
Relevant details before applying for this vacancy
The candidate must be based in the region of La Paz BCS.Occasional travel within Baja California Sur and other regions.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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