Job Opening
Posting Title: Research Coordinator // Research Director, i3T
Posting Type: Consultancy
Department/Office: Research
Duty Station: Fully Remote / Mexico City
Posting Period: January 30, 2025 – April 14, 2025
Responsibilities
The Research Coordinator or Research Director will report to the Co-Executive Director of i3T. Responsibilities will include the following:
• Develop the Triennial Plan for Coordinating, Executing, and Monitoring the Cutting-Edge Applied Research Agenda in industrial development and economic transformation in alignment with the directives of the i3T Triennial Programmatic Activity Plan.
• Under the supervision of the Co-Executive Director of i3T, manage i3T’s research agenda. 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.
• Plan, organize, implement, and monitor workshops, meetings, high-level events, and other programmatic activities that may take place worldwide.
• Under the supervision of the Co-Executive Director of i3T, prepare, compile, edit, and draft rigorous reports, academic papers, and other documents for presentation and publication in strategic fora.
• In coordination with i3T’s communications area, prepare or manage content production to disseminate i3T’s research, proposals, and results using information and communication technologies, including but not limited to social media, collaborative platforms, and digital tools.
• Produce reports on i3Ts research as required by donors and other entities to which i3T must periodically report its activities.
• Identify professional teams to lead research lines, implement i3T’s programmatic agenda, and actively participate in the selection processes for those responsible for the Organization’s research lines.
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
• Promote self-awareness to drive cultural change and prevent abuse of authority.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating ethical 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, but knowledge of the field should be commensurate with an advanced university degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a field related to social and economic development.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in research in the field of social and economic development and a minimum of 2 years of experience managing or leading research projects with diverse collaborators in economic and industrial development are required. Proven commitment and experience in i3T’s proposed research agenda, supported by publications or other written evidence, are also required.
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 a writing sample.
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
Payments will be processed in Mexican pesos.
• Coordinator role: Up to 620,000 MXN annually (Or the equivalent of 30,000 USD annually).
• Director role: Up to 870,000 MXN annually (Or the equivalent of 42,000 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 USD 1,000 for laptop costs and a monthly reimbursement of up to USD 200 for verifiable operational expenses related to home office activities/co-working space.
How to apply
Interested individuals can 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.