Climate Mobility Program Officer (Remote) LAC

American Friends Service Committee, Inc.; San Cristóbal; Remote; MXN 1,306,000 - 2,052,000; Full time

Job summary

American Friends Service Committee, Inc. is seeking a Program Officer for Climate Mobility and Migration Justice to advance climate displacement advocacy across Latin America.

The role involves regional coordination, engagement with communities and partner networks, and contributing to MEL and reporting processes. Based in a remote Latin America setting, the position requires experience in human mobility, strong Spanish communication, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social sciences, law, international relations, development studies, geography, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in human mobility, forced migration, human rights, climate change, or related programs.
• Experience working with communities, grassroots organizations, or civil society in the field, preferably in Central America or Mexico.
• Knowledge of climate change-forced displacement nexus, including protection frameworks or public policy.
• Experience in advocacy, alliance-building, and network coordination at regional/local levels.
• Experience generating and systematizing evidence through participatory methodologies.
• Experience in project design, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication in Spanish; English desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required.
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural, dispersed teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and remote collaboration platforms.
• Commitment to AFSC values and non-violence.
• Respect for cultural diversity and non-violent problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in climate change, climate justice, and human mobility.
• Coordinate participatory research and documentation on climate-induced displacement.
• Strengthen and coordinate the Regional Network for Climate Mobility (K'at).
• Design and implement advocacy and communications initiatives.
• Support development of evidence-based public policies related to climate displacement.
• Contribute to MEL processes including baseline development.
• Prepare narrative progress and results reports and support fundraising proposals.
• Manage assigned activities, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Spanish communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, law, international relations, development studies, geography, environmental science, or related field

Graduate studies in related area preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Remote collaboration platforms

Job description

American Friends Service Committee, Inc. is seeking a Program Officer for Climate Mobility and Migration Justice to advance climate displacement advocacy across Latin America.

The role involves regional coordination, engagement with communities and partner networks, and contributing to MEL and reporting processes. Based in a remote Latin America setting, the position requires experience in human mobility, strong Spanish communication, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders while