Organizational Development Specialist

La Cima IAP, a nonprofit in Mexico, is seeking professionals experienced in strengthening an organization’s internal structure for sustainable growth.

For the past six years, La Cima has supported young women from rural communities by providing dignified housing, nutritious meals, quality education, and professional development. In addition to scholarships, La Cima offers a program that promotes personal growth through educational, social, cultural, and recreational experiences. This holistic approach aims to break the cycle of generational poverty and transform beneficiaries into agents of change. La Cima is at a pivotal stage where strengthening internal capacity is essential for long-term sustainability and scalable impact. The nonprofit still lacks several critical components: standardized processes for student selection and donor management; a 5-year strategic plan to guide growth and diversify revenue; and a method for evaluating impact to refine interventions based on measurable outcomes. Although the team has foundational skills in evaluation and planning, they would greatly benefit from collaborating with a highly experienced practitioner.

As Organizational Development Specialist, you will collaborate with La Cima’s staff to strengthen operations, enhance program effectiveness, and expand its reach—ultimately transforming the lives of young women and their communities across Mexico.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including social science, education, business, management and organizational development.
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Three or more years of technical expertise in organizational capacity development and training, strategic planning, or results-based project management and reporting.

The Volunteer will live in a mid-sized city in central Mexico with access to all types of services, including electricity, internet, healthcare, supermarkets, and recreational spaces. Housing typically consists of a small independent apartment or a loft with a private entrance on a family’s property. Commutes generally range from 30–60 minutes with public transportation available, including city buses, intercity buses, and taxis.

Gain hands-on experience supporting a nonprofit while deepening your understanding of Mexico’s rich culture.
Develop marketable skills in impact evaluation, strategic planning, and donor mapping with a social justice lens.
Practice your Spanish language skills as you engage with community leaders driving social change.

Conduct a comprehensive review and classification of beneficiary records from 2019–2026.
Facilitate in-depth interviews with students, alumnae, and families to document program impact.
Develop and implement a formal alumnae follow-up protocol to measure long-term outcomes.
Analyze program results through a Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) lens.
Lead strategic planning sessions with the board and executive team to formalize the 2027–2032 strategic plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Map and identify international donors aligned with La Cima’s mission to support revenue diversification.
Document and standardize critical internal processes, including student selection and donor management.
Deliver weekly professional English and employability workshops for beneficiaries, including business language and mock interviews.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English conversation clubs and team building or leadership workshops.

After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with the staff at La Cima. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.

Peace Corps/Mexico will equip you with Spanish language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.