Vacancy Name
Project Manager

Employment Type
Full Time (Fixed Term)

Childfund Work Location
Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico

Childfund Division
Global Impact

ChildFund Department
Country Management

Job Details

Position Title: Project Field ManagerLocation: Tapachula, TuxlaChildFund office: MéxicoManager/Supervisor title: Sr. AdvisorPosition type: Full-time regularWork environment: On-site About ChildFundChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund has implemented the Camino Protegido humanitarian project since 2020 to provide support and protection to migrant children, adolescents, and families in Mexico. It currently focuses on reducing the gap in health services and protecting the population in transit, asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable members of host communities, primarily in Chiapas and other locations in southeastern Mexico.

ChildFund's Values
ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund's Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded. About This RoleThe Field Project Manager will oversee day-to-day implementation of the project at the field level. Reporting to the Sr. Advisor, this role will ensure high-quality, timely delivery of project activities and effective coordination with partners, staff, and stakeholders.

Required Experience and EducationQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years of experience as a manager directly implementing large complex projects, preferably in the field of human moblity
• Experience in grants administration/management of projects funded by foreign government aid agencies, and/ or multilateral institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with staff at multiple levels.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and project management, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and to initiate follow-through with meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with the regional context of irregular migration, including extensive knowledge of child protection and violence prevention.

EDUCATION/certifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social Science or related field, Master's degree preferred.
• Significant experience in successful proposal development
• Relevant work experience in migration issues and child protection in humanitarian context in Mexico.
• Relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communicator and collaborator and able to work with varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and output oriented
• Proficient Spanish and English language skills are required for this position

Primary Responsibilities

• Field Implementation and Coordination

Manage day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring program activities are executed effectively.
Coordinate with partners and staff to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services.
Support multidisciplinary teams in the field, ensuring alignment with project work plans and donor commitments.

• Program Quality and Compliance

Ensure program activities adhere to global protection standards, including the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies and Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
Implement Accountability for Affected Population (AAP) tools and safeguard policies at the field level.

• Monitoring and Reporting

Implement field-based monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring regular data collection and analysis
Contribute to the development of internal and external project reports, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the Sr. Advisor.

• Capacity Building and Support

Deliver training to field teams and partners on program interventions, including case management and MHPSS.
Ensure continuous capacity building of local staff and partners to enhance service delivery.

• Partnership Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Actively manage relationships with field-level partners and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration at field level, including shelters, protection working groups, and others
Participate in the identification of potential partners and contribute to the stakeholder analysis process.

• Budget Management and Planning

Support the Sr. Advisor in budget planning and monitoring field-level expenditures.
Ensure the field team follows financial procedures and maintains budget accountability.

• Representation and Advocacy

Represent ChildFund in local protection coordination and task force meetings, advocating for the program's objectives and priorities.
Act as the point of contact for field-level inquiries and coordination efforts.

• Risk Mitigation and Problem Solving

Identify risks and obstacles to program delivery and develop solutions in collaboration with the Sr. Advisor.
Ensure inclusive access to services across all intervention areas, focusing on marginalized and hard-to-reach populations.
Required Competencies ChildFund's core competencies apply to every role in ChildFund and are tied to our organization values and the achievement of our Growing Connections 2030 strategy.
ChildFund's Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Effective and demonstrated change management skills, with the ability to proactively lead and champion innovation and organizational change.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration among teams.