Project Director - Impact Investment Firm

Selection process conducted by matteria

Location a Work Mode

La Paz Baja California Mexico.

Who we are

The firm is committed to advancing economically feasible environmentally friendly and socially responsible open ocean aquaculture methods. This company invests in businesses aiming to revolutionize the industry by promoting positive changes and generating a varied range of nutritious seafood options.

Our Impact

By enhancinginnovative technologybased solutions for open ocean production opportunities. The potential for emerging fish species in the open ocean abounds with possibilities. Removed from sensitive inshore and inland areas the open ocean offers pristine conditions where highquality and environmentally friendly seafood products can be grown.

Purpose of the position

The appointed Project Director will play a pivotal role in spearheading the expansion and evolution of this significant and impactful initiative. Tasked with a range of critical responsibilities the Project Director will serve as the primary driver behind the projects progression. These responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute and assist in leading the formulation of the Centers strategy including programming innovation and infrastructure.
• Establish and develop strategic relationships and drive collaboration with key stakeholders including academic researchers and institutions all levels of government industry cooperatives civil society organizations and the community.
• Lead the development implementation promotion and scaling of the Centers strategic imperatives.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of programming and initiatives to ensure the targets set about value and impact are met.
• Lead develop and empower the applied aquaculture innovation ecosystem by raising awareness outreach inspiring action and executing an inclusive and communityfocused vision.
• Identify and promote emerging aquaculture technologies models and ideas as well as needs in the regional aquaculture sector to enhance the delivery of the Centers core purpose.
• Efficiently and effectively manage and utilize financial resources to maximize outputs and ensure the Centers outcomes.
• Reporting directly to the Vice President of the firm

Requirements and competencies to work with us

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or similar backgrounds

Experience

• 510 years experience working in a leadership position.
• Experienced in planning projects executing tasks meeting deadlines and managing the pace of longterm projects.
• Having worked within the NGO/Third sectorin Mexico.

Knowledge and skills

• Passion for the ocean and climate and capacity for action that translates to successful team results.
• Highly organized and comfortable leading people and large initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to see link and make connections.
• The ability to think big to stretch the potential of the Center to create important breakthroughs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English for engagement public speaking running meetings and managing external relationships.
• Work handson and execute when required and strategically when needed as well.

Competences

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management/Relationship Building
  
• Entrepreneurship

Our team profile

The organizational culture embodies a dynamic blend of leadership collaboration creativity and strategic vision. Employees are empowered to take initiative and demonstrate selfstarting tendencies. Under the guidance of a strong boss teamwork and cooperation flourish with a keen eye for seizing collaborative opportunities and fostering innovation such as exploring aqua culture and enhancing pan efficiency. Strategic foresight is highly valued alongside a dedication to cultivating and nurturing relationships with stakeholders. While occasional displays of strong temper may occur emphasizing the importance of emotional resilience the overarching ethos revolves around a collective commitment to addressing global challenges particularly in revolutionizing food production for the planet through innovative agricultural solutions.

We view our businesses as that of Ocean stewards
We conduct business with integrity and respect
We seek excellence in people and systems in the spirit of continuous improvement
We encourage personal growth initiative innovation and enrichment
We strive to support our companies in the achievement of goals and objectives

Key interests for working with us

Aquaculture
Sustainability
Investment in aquaculture

Reasons to join our team

Experience the thrill of spearheading the development of a brandnew organization and pioneering the entry into a thriving aquaculture market in Mexico. Engage in meaningful conversations with influential figures in both government and academia. This role promises a trajectory toward a highlevel executive position in the medium term.

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

Being fluentin both Spanish and English is imperative for the Project Director given the bilingual nature of the projects operations. Additionally the ideal candidate should be based in Mexico preferably in La Paz Baja California where the primary activities of the project will take place. This location preference is essential for effective coordination and engagement with local stakeholders.