Líder de Desarrollo de Programas de Impacto Social - Remoto

Placements24; Cancún; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Cancún, Quintana Roo, seeks a Gerente de Desarrollo de Programas de Impacto Social to lead end-to-end social initiatives from conception to execution, with a focus on scalable, sustainable programs.

The role emphasizes fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and remote team leadership, delivering measurable community impact while collaborating with local partners and donors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years of experience in program development/management with social impact focus.
• Proven fundraising success and grant acquisition experience.
• Strong understanding of social/environmental issues in developing regions (tourism, conservation).
• Proven ability to build/manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.
• Experience managing remote teams and using virtual collaboration tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed; primarily remote role.

Responsibilities

• Identify social needs and opportunities for program development with community leaders and stakeholders.
• Design comprehensive program strategies with goals, activities, and metrics.
• Develop and manage program budgets for financial sustainability.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including proposal writing and donor relations.
• Build strategic partnerships with government, NGOs, and private sector entities.
• Oversee program implementation, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess impact.
• Manage and mentor a team of program officers and coordinators.
• Represent the organization at conferences, meetings, and events to promote missions.
• Stay abreast of trends in social impact and sustainable development.

Skills

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Remote team management

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy / International Development / Social Sciences / Business Administration

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Placements24 in Cancún, Quintana Roo, seeks a Gerente de Desarrollo de Programas de Impacto Social to lead end-to-end social initiatives from conception to execution, with a focus on scalable, sustainable programs.

The role emphasizes fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and remote team leadership, delivering measurable community impact while collaborating with local partners and donors.