Program Coordinator

OverviewSUPERVISORFor 30 years, our sole focus has been to help young people succeed.Together with partners around the world, we've invested in ensuring that youth develop the leadership, technical, and life skills to earn a livelihood.Whether it's landing a first job, growing a business, or driving social change, every young person deserves the opportunity to realize his or her full potential.Rooted in the belief of youth as problem-solvers, change-makers, and leaders, our initiatives are catalysts for change.For more information please consult of the RoleThe Program Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and operational support to IYF's Jóvenes con Entrega Program in México funded by FedEx and to the InteligencIA México Program funded by Google, as well as other coordination and partnership development efforts.This position requires an individual with a positive team spirit, enthusiasm to integrate into a growing and highly dynamic team, and commitment to a collaborative approach in working as part of a global team.The Program Coordinator requires strong organizational, information management, customer service, and administrative skills; a keen desire to learn and grow professionally; and a passion for building young people's capacity to create, connect and catalyze.Core Job ResponsibilitiesProvide technical coordination and operational support to two program areas in Mexico: (1) a school-based logistics program, and (2) AI-related disciplines, including Google Certificates.This role includes regular support and communication with IYF's Baltimore staff and local partners.Develop and maintain familiarity with all aspects of assigned projects, including knowledge of donor and partners rules/regulations/systems/platforms (such as Coursera, Google tools, Google Certificates) to ensure compliance, along with related IYF policies/procedures for project grants and contracts.Assist with the update and development of administrative documents, platforms and systems.Coordinate and track the development and processing of program grants and contracts to ensure timely receipt, approval, processing and payment to the consultants.Assist project teams, including with arrangement of courses, workshops, flights, lodging, meetings and events (including agendas/materials) and other relevant activities and various reports.Support Program team with monitoring and evaluation tasks, participant database management, report preparation, and other data processing related activities in conjunction with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) department.Work in close collaboration and follow up on program development with partners in different states of Mexico.Occasional travel will be needed.Complete other tasks as assigned.Required Skills/ExperienceKnowledge of, or experience with, programs that support youth employment, education/training, and/or social services preferred.Ability to identify and establish priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgment related to providing support and assistance.Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS), with experience handling and analyzing large volumes of data, ensuring efficiency, integrity, and optimization in data management.Ability to identify problems in a timely manner, make recommendations toward solving problems, and work well in group problem solving situations.Special focus on innovation and creativity.Ability to work in a hybrid and dynamic team.Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to communicate effectively with administrative and teaching staff at public institutions to achieve the program's objectives.Detail-oriented, with excellent time management and administrative/organizational skills.Thorough knowledge and experience in building office systems, filing systems, and general office procedures preferred.Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills which must be effective and courteous, requiring high integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and languages.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.Proficient in the use of the full Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams, MS Outlook.Proficient in the use of learning management systems and platforms is preferred.Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience in a field relevant to IYF's mission and programs (Social Science, Economics, International Relations, Public Policy).1 year experience working with international donor-funded programs preferred.Job DetailsJob LevelClassificationFull - timeLocationHybrid, Mexico City.Occasional travel across the country may be required.#J-*****-Ljbffr