Job Opening
Posting Title: Communications Director, i3T
Posting Type: Consultancy
Department/Office: Communications
Duty Station: Fully Remote / Mexico City
Posting Period: January 30, 2025 – April 14, 2025
Responsibilities
The Communications Director will report to the Co-Executive Directors of i3T and the Advisory Council Members. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Developing the i3T´s Triennial Comprehensive Communications Plan for the Cutting-Edge Applied Research Agenda in industrial development and economic transformation in alignment with the directives of the i3T Triennial Programmatic Activity Plan. i3T´s agenda currently includes (but is not limited to) projects in the following themes: i. Planning for ecological energy transformation and regional integration in Latin America; ii. Public procurement tools for industrial development and creation of fiscal space; iii. New trade agreements, industrial policy, and technology transfer; iv. New analytical methods for industrial development strategies and value chain analysis; and v. Geoeconomic and biophysical analysis of critical minerals and natural resources. The Communications Comprehensive Plan must enable strategic dissemination and content production of i3T’s research, proposals, and results using information and communication technologies, including but not limited to social media, collaborative platforms, and digital tools.
- Manage i3T's digital presence, including the website and social media platforms.
- Provide support in the planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of workshops, meetings, high-level events, and other programmatic in-field or online activities that may take place worldwide.
- Coordinate the production and dissemination of publications, rigorous reports, academic papers, and other documents for presentation and publication in strategic fora, including the editorial process
- Establish and maintain relationships with various traditional, alternative, academic, community-based, and civil social-driven media outlets and strategic partners in Latin America and beyond.
- Ensure brand consistency and institutional messaging across all i3T´s platforms.
Competencies
Build and Maintain Strategic Partnerships
- Initiate new partnerships with CSOs, governments, academia, the private sector, and the media.
- Anticipate changing priorities and work with partners to create sustainable opportunities.
Lead by Example
- Identify opportunities for i3T’s strategic development without hand-holding from its executive team
- Act as a role model for the broader communications team by demonstrating both ethical and entrepreneurial behavior
Work Ethic Focused on Impactful Results
- Create and promote a performance-driven culture with a strong sense of accountability.
- Prioritize project deliverables to ensure clarity and focus.
Lead Innovation and Continuous Change
- Foster an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
- Support challenges to the status quo while maintaining rigor in evaluating new ideas.
Manage Complexity and Ambiguity
- Maintain a positive work environment, enabling teams to remain productive under complex circumstances.
- Provide stability amidst external pressures and conflicting stakeholder expectations.
Think and Act Strategically
- Create an evidence-based environment for analysis, risk management, and decision-making.
- Explore emerging areas to identify new opportunities and initiatives.
Collaborate Effectively with Others
- Promote a culture of inclusion that values diverse opinions, irrespective of hierarchy.
- Foster participatory approaches to eliminate silos.
Lead and Support Talent Development
- Cultivate an environment where colleagues can express concerns without fear.
- Promote fairness, transparency, and inclusion, ensuring all colleagues feel valued.
Education and Work Experience
No degree is required. However, proven experience in institutional or scientific communications equivalent to an advanced university degree (Master’s) in communications or related fields must be demonstrated.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in institutional or scientific communications and a minimum of 2 years of experience managing or leading communications projects are required.
The candidate must provide solid evidence of excellent writing and editing skills in Spanish and English, the ability to translate technical research into accessible content for diverse audiences, and a strong aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in communication projects related to economic development or public policy topics, proficiency in graphic design platforms and digital content production tools, and experience in event organization are assets.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese, and English are the working languages of i3T. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of Portuguese, Italian, or another language is an asset.
Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their applications. Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the Hiring Manager for further evaluation.
Applicants must submit evidence of their portfolio of communications projects.
Special Notice
Applicants must reside in a country within Latin America or the Caribbean.
The position is set to last until December 2027, subject to a three-month review in the first year and annual evaluations thereafter.
The role may be performed remotely or from Mexico City. However, i3T will not cover relocation for candidates based outside Mexico City.
This is a consultancy contract. The successful applicant must secure all necessary tools, including a laptop, software, collaborative work platforms, and high-speed internet, by their own means. i3T will reimburse certain costs associated with maintaining a home office / co-working space.
The successful candidate must present evidence of valid health insurance covering all medical expenses during their tenure with I3T.
Professional fees for consultancy services
Payments will be processed in Mexican pesos.
- Communications Director role: Up to 620,000 MXN annually (Or the equivalent of 30,000 USD annually).
i3T will cover transportation and accommodation costs for required activities within the scope of the role.
i3T will provide a one-time payment equivalent to $1000 for laptop costs and a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 for verifiable operational expenses related to home office activities.
How to apply
Interested individuals must complete their application, accompanied by all supporting documentation, at the following link:
No Fee
i3T DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). i3T DOES NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.