Institutional Strengthening Specialist, PDP

hace 4 meses


Mexico City Tetra Tech A tiempo completo

Project Summary:

For the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists (PDP) is a program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). PDP aims to contribute to improving the institutional and operational capacity of governmental and non-governmental actors involved in the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. Through this program, it is intended to support the generation of a safer civic space for the exercise of freedom of expression and the defense of rights. PDP will work through August 2026 and engages with counterparts and allies at the federal and state levels. 

**Please note: Only Mexican citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Institutional Strengthening Specialist will support the design of protection actions with government entities, aimed at safeguarding the safety and integrity of journalists and human rights defenders. The Specialist will develop and implement tools and technical interventions intended to strengthen the capacity of Mexican government institutions (GOM) at the federal and state levels to protect human rights defenders and journalists.

Responsibilities:

Provide institutional strengthening tools to governmental counterparts to enhance their protection processes. Conduct sessions on best practices and lessons learned in institutional strengthening in an interinstitutional manner. Provide support to government entities for a determined period to institutionalize processes and tools, achieving sustainable improvement. Offer specialized assistance and advice to governmental counterparts for the implementation of effective protection strategies aimed at journalists and human rights defenders. Develop technical and methodological instruments, such as guides, manuals, or protocols, that facilitate the implementation of protection actions by governmental institutions. Develop innovative methodologies to share best practices and lessons learned among protection entities. Collaborate in the creation and improvement of interinstitutional coordination mechanisms to ensure an efficient and cohesive response to threats and aggressions. Coordinate the implementation of specialized technical instruments in the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. Coordinate training and specialization programs on protection for public servants at the national and state levels.

Perfil de la Compañía:

Management Systems International (MSI) empresa de Tetra Tech, Washington, D.C, es una empresa consultora especializada en gestión de proyectos con una trayectoria de más de 40 años. La experiencia de MSI se ha focalizado en: monitoreo y evaluación; democracia y gobernanza; paz y estabilidad; Estado de derecho y responsabilidad; educación; género e inclusión; comunicación estratégica, liderazgo y desarrollo organizacional. MSI ha implementado proyectos en 90 países de todo el mundo: Afganistán, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordania, Kenia, México, Nigeria, Pakistán, Siria y Ucrania, y también trabaja a nivel nacional en Estados Unidos. Apoya a clientes que van desde el Gobierno de Estados Unidos (Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional el Departamento de Defensa, el Departamento de Estado y el Departamento del Trabajo, así como al Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo). También colabora con gobiernos nacionales y locales, Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), (laboratorios de ideas), fundaciones y universidades. Para obtener más información de MSI, visite el sitio web .

Resumen del Proyecto:

Por la Protección de Personas Defensoras y Periodistas (PDP) es un programa de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID). PDP tiene el objetivo de contribuir a mejorar la capacidad institucional y operativa de actores gubernamentales y no gubernamentales involucrados en la protección de las personas defensoras de derechos humanos y periodistas. A través de este programa, se pretende apoyar en la generación de un espacio cívico más seguro para el ejercicio de la libertad de expresión y la defensa de derechos. PDP trabajará hasta agosto de 2026 y realiza actividades con contrapartes y aliados a nivel federal y estatal.

**Por favor tenga en cuenta que: Solo los ciudadanos mexicanos son elegibles para este cargo**

Resumen del Cargo:

La persona especialista técnica en protección apoyará en el diseño de acciones de protección con instancias de gobierno, dirigidas a salvaguardar la seguridad e integridad de las/los periodistas y personas defensoras de derechos humanos. La persona especialista desarrollará e implementará herramientas e intervenciones técnicas destinadas a fortalecer la capacidad de las instituciones del Gobierno de México (GOM) a nivel federal y estatal para la protección de personas defensoras de derechos humanos y periodistas.

Responsabilidades:

Brindar herramientas de fortalecimiento institucional para contrapartes gubernamentales a fin de fortalecer sus procesos de protección. Llevar a cabo sesiones de buenas prácticas y lecciones aprendidas en temas de fortalecimiento institucional de manera interinstitucional. Brindar acompañamiento a las instancias de gobierno durante un tiempo determinado para institucionalizar los procesos y las herramientas, logrando una mejora sostenible. Proporcionar asistencia especializada y asesoramiento a las contrapartes gubernamentales para la implementación de estrategias de protección efectivas dirigidas a periodistas y personas defensoras. Desarrollar instrumentos técnicos y metodológicos, tales como guías, manuales, o protocolos, que faciliten la implementación de acciones de protección por parte de las instituciones gubernamentales. Desarrollar metodologías innovadoras para compartir mejores prácticas y lecciones aprendidas entre las instancias de protección. Colaborar en la creación y mejora de mecanismos de coordinación interinstitucional para asegurar una respuesta eficiente y cohesionada ante amenazas y agresiones. Coordinar la implementación de instrumentos técnicos especializados en materia de protección para personas defensoras y periodistas. Coordinar programas de formación y especialización en materia de protección para personas servidoras públicas a nivel nacional y estatal.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in law, political science, or a related field is required. Minimum two years of experience with the public sector and/or international cooperation in programs to improve institutional government processes in the field of human rights required. Experience in coordinated work with government agencies. Experience in the development of methodologies, protocols, and/or tools in the field of protection and institutional strengthening with a focus on human rights and gender perspective. Strong writing and spelling skills. Proficiency in office software. Proficiency in English is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations :

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Requisitos:

Se requiere como mínimo una licenciatura en derecho, ciencias políticas o un campo relacionado. Al menos tres años de experiencia con el sector público y/o cooperación internacional en programas para mejorar procesos institucionales de gobierno en materia de derechos humanos requeridos. Experiencia en el trabajo coordinado con instancias de gobierno requerido. Experiencia en desarrollo de metodologías, protocolos y/o herramientas en materia de protección y fortalecimiento institucional con enfoque de derechos humanos y perspectiva de género. Excelente redacción y ortografía, y uso de paquetería office. Requerido dominio del idioma inglés.

MSI es un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades que valora la diversidad y la inclusión. Nos esforzamos por desarrollar y mantener una cultura que honre las perspectivas e identidades de nuestros empleados, nuestras comunidades y los afectados por nuestro trabajo.

No discriminamos por ningún atributo protegido, como la raza, la religión, el color, el origen nacional, el género, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, la edad, el estado civil o de veterano, el embarazo o la discapacidad, o cualquier otro motivo protegido por la ley aplicable. De acuerdo con la ley, hacemos ajustes razonables para las prácticas y creencias religiosas de los solicitantes y empleados, así como para cualquier necesidad de salud mental o discapacidad física.

MSI es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades/acción afirmativa/empleador de estadounidenses con discapacidades/veteranos.

Adaptaciones para Personal Discapacitado:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, . Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Solamente se contactarán a los candidatos que se hayan seleccionado para una entrevista. Favor de no llamar.

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