iAlumbra Philanthropy

ABOUT iALUMBRA PHILANTROPY

iAlumbra Philanthropy co-creates solutions where community, environment, and economy function as an integrated system for well-being. Through strategic grantmaking and catalytic partnerships, iAlumbra Philanthropy supports initiatives that restore ecosystems, honor cultural heritage, strengthen civic capacity, and advance equitable prosperity across the Americas.

THEME: LAND & WATER STEWARDSHIP

The Land & Water Stewardship portfolio advances watershed health, sustainable land management, and policy frameworks that build long-term resilience across Baja California Sur's arid, urban, and coastal landscapes. It integrates science, community priorities, and investment strategies to scale models that protect natural resources while supporting equitable prosperity.

THE ROLE

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) for Land & Water Stewardship is a leadership role that drives AIFs land and water strategy at the intersection of community, business, investment, and philanthropy. The position advances watershed health, sustainable land management, and enabling conditions that build long-term resilience.

The SPO brings strategic vision, grantmaking expertise, and convening skills to align community, funders, and technical experts, scaling pilots into regional models while maintaining a strong local presence in Baja California Sur.

WHY THIS ROLE IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

This is more than a leadership role, it's a chance to shape the future of one of the most ecologically and culturally vibrant regions of La Paz, Baja California Sur. 

Few positions offer the scope to blend science, community voice, investment, and policy into strategies that truly scale.

It is a role where collaboration becomes resilience, and local action inspires regional impact.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

A leader with strategic experience to scale pilots to regional models, align government, community and funders, and bring technical expertise in science and water management. 

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in land, water, or climate resilience programs, philanthropy, or nonprofit management.
• Deep knowledge of arid, desert, urban, and coastal contexts, with proven success in working with communities on developing solutions.
• Strong presence on the ground in Baja California Sur or similar regions.
• Bilingual in both Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and mentoring team members.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Senior Program Officer will bring integrity, inclusion, and a balance of strategic vision with on the ground impact. They are a coalition-builder across sectors, skilled at turning science and community priorities into practical action.

Preferred expertise includes areas such as urban and water systems, climate adaptation, food systems, or environmental law within a justice framework. Above all, the candidate is committed to locally grounded, science-informed solutions.

In the first year, success will mean advancing watershed health in Baja California Sur, establishing institutional partnerships, implementing sustainable land practices with communities, and shaping enabling conditions for long-term resilience.

LOCATION

This position is based in La Paz, Baja California Sur, with up to 35% travel.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership

• Implement a comprehensive land and water stewardship strategy integrating community priorities, scientific expertise, investment, and policy.

2. Grantmaking and Program Management

• Design and manage grants, investments, and partnerships advancing watershed health, sustainable land use, wastewater management, and climate adaptation.
• Oversee program budgets, outcomes measurement, and compliance.
• Support multi-year and opportunistic funding strategies for emerging priorities.

3. Community Engagement and Convening

• Maintain deep engagement with local communities and policymakers in Baja California Sur.
• Advance sustainable land management with local communities.
• Design and facilitate public forums and exchanges to build trust and foster collaboration around land and water stewardship.

4. Evaluation and Learning

• Develop and monitor impact metrics tied to AIF strategies.
• Share learnings across AIF and partner networks to inform continuous improvement and inspire broader adoption of stewardship models.
• Systems, climate change adaptation, and mitigation.
• Water scarcity, desert, arid, urban, and coastal ecosystem management.

HOW TO APPLY

HRIC Executive Search has been exclusively retained by iAlumbra Philanthropy to lead this recruitment process. If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your experience, we'd love to hear from you

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter (in Word format) to: Juana Espasa. APPLYING HERE

iAlumbra Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the selection committee by late October.

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