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19 Mar 2015

Full-Time Chapter Associate for Central America & Mexico City

edge – Posted by lisa@edge Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Job Description

¿Su talento es generar conexiones? ¿Usted es una persona organizada por naturaleza? Now we have your attention…We’re hiring a Chapter Associate for Central America & Mexico

About Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE): http://www.aspeninstitute.org
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs will create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits

About the role
The Central America & Mexico chapter is made up of ANDE members who are actively working to support SGBs throughout the region. Members benefit from the opportunity to network and learn from other like-minded organizations. The goals for 2015 and beyond is to further position ANDE as a thought leader in key growth sectors, drive engagement with strategic players in the region and increase sustainability of the chapter.

This role will support the Chapter Coordinator in delivering the chapter priorities and activities. By getting you on board, ANDE aims to increase the level of member servicing and grow the amount of strategic chapter projects.

Key responsibilities of the role will be include:
Member engagement
o Meeting representatives of ANDE member organizations and other stakeholders with the aim to understand their service offer, needs and priorities
o Connecting local member organizations with each other and/or external stakeholders relevant to their needs and priorities
o Documenting conversations and activities on the Salesforce CRM system

Supporting research projects
o Conducting desk research and developing presentations
o Developing sector briefs/intelligence reports
o Supporting the development of the ANDE State of the Sector report, and other publications, e.g. through data collection
o Over time, making presentations about ANDE, research outcomes and the state of the sector to diverse audiences

Supporting event management:
o Developing agendas for workshops, chapter meetings, roundtables and breakfasts
o Sending invites, tracking RSVPs, managing logistics, venues and suppliers (incl. at times brewing the coffee)
o Managing speakers and presenters
o Over time, taking responsibility for managing events

Supporting proposal development for fund raising and partnerships (matching identified chapter themes)
o Creating funding leads
o Developing projects matching funder interest
o Writing concept notes and proposals
o Budgeting, projections of different project versions
o Managing relationships with identified funders and iterating versions of the proposal

Communicating ANDE’s message
o Managing communications to the chapter and other local stakeholders, such as monthly newsletters, bi-monthly updates, event invites etc.
o Over time, developing a more proactive communications strategy for the chapter (based on member needs and chapter strategic priorities)
o Developing content for communications purpose, like case studies and blog posts
o Copyediting
o Representing ANDE at relevant networking events

Other
o Managing interns, who may come on board for events or research projects
o Generating ideas for revenue generation or cost reduction
o Preparing regular reports for HQ
o Pulling data from Salesforce around member engagement
o Collecting qualitative data around the impact of the activities from members
o Supporting in other ANDE work, as required

Who we are looking for
o Passion for entrepreneurship and fast-growth businesses
o Interest in investment trends and lingo
o Careful listener with ability to create win-win situations
o Ability to quickly connect the dots
o Personable and able to connect with stakeholders and understand needs
o Excellent spoken and written English
o Comfortable in data analysis and budgeting using Microsoft Excel
o Preferred: Project Management Software (e.g. MS Project)
o Located in Mexico City
o Start date of May or June
o Willing to work flexibly
o Occasional travel in the region and across the US.
o Willing to commit to at least 18 months

Why work with ANDE?
o Flat hierarchy where you quickly take responsibility
o Purpose-driven organization
o Exposure to business innovation
o Direct contact with investors, accelerators and capacity development providers
o Access to high-profile individuals on the steering committee for mentorship and professional development
o Learnings across sectors (example: education, green inventing, health)
o You will work closely with an international team across four continents driving global outcomes
o Competitive compensation

How to Apply

How do I apply? The full JD can be found at… http://bit.ly/JDANDEMX Deadline of 10TH April 2015 1) Please send your CV, current salary and expected gross monthly salary to [email protected] 2) Please also complete application survey at http://bit.ly/ApplyANDEMX Not for you? Please do share this within your networks.

Job Categories: Social Entrepreneurship. Job Types: Full-Time.

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