**Descripción**
ABOUT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL At CI, we believe that ending poverty starts with children. Without help, children in poverty become adults in poverty. Our vision is to bring people together to put an end to that through programs focused on health, education, empowerment through life skills and, ultimately, employment. Ours is a unique, longterm, customized approach that allows us to stay with our children for the first two decades of their lives. We're in it for the long haul because we know that the 220,000 children, we support in through 13 Agencies in 10 countries around the world deserve a fighting chance. Children International's work is made possible by generous and caring sponsors, donors, corporations, more than 4,000 dedicated volunteers and approximately 1,200 employees. To ensure our programs give children the best possible chance of breaking the poverty cycle, we are elevating our practices for growing our people talent worldwide. That's where you come in. THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Agency Director role represents the highest leadership position at each of our Agencies around the world. This inspirational leader is employed by Children International (CI) - Mexico, a locally registered organization with offices and operations in Guadalajara, Jalisco. CI - Mexico is an affiliate of Children International, a global development organization based in Kansas City, USA. She/He will be responsible to integrate the team, leading around 8 direct reports and around 100 indirect staff spread into 5 community service areas within Guadalajara. MORE ABOUT THE ROLE This role, reporting to the Regional Director, is pivotal in leading our Agency towards impactful child and youth development. Your mission is to align the Agency strategy and execute our strategic vision, oversee our "Child Path" Change Model, and foster operational excellence. As an innovative leader, you'll cultivate a high-performance culture aligned with CI's values. You'll champion staff development, accountability, and collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to our policies, including child safeguarding. AGENCY DIRECTOR - CI MEXICO Your role involves driving problem-solving, building key partnerships, and promoting continuous improvement. We seek a passionate advocate for children, possessing operational expertise and a deep understanding of child and community development. You'll witness the impact of your leadership in our youth's success and our employees' growth. If this excites you, you might just be who we're looking for. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE - Champions and ensures that organizational and Global Programs and Operations strategies and plans, as well as the "CI Framework" are executed in the Agency and meet performance expectations, with highest priority given to fully executing the Child Path Model. - Recruits, leads, and manages leaders/managers in the Agency in a manner aligned with CI values and leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency. - Develops and manages performance of agency leaders through clear accountability, coaching, ongoing feedback, and intentional developmental opportunities. - Leads and coordinates annual planning and budgeting process for the Agency and ensures reporting and accountability for its results. - Provides line management leadership and accountability in the execution and cost effectiveness of Program Capabilities of the Child Path Model within the agency. - Ensures Board development, compliance and alignment and maintains ongoing personal relationships with Board members. - Mobilizes support for agencies, both with regionally based staff and global functions, to provide oneoff or ongoing support as needed, and closely coordinates with the Regional Director - Oversees daily operations of the agency, ensuring performance, and productivity. - Encourages continuous improvement initiatives and leads change within a complex, ever-changing work environment. - Develops and enables a learning culture that addresses Agency challenges and problem solving - Enables seamless information flow, breaks down silos, and stimulates effective collaboration across stakeholders within the global organization, agency as well as the community, maximizing collective impact for our children, youth, and families. - Partners with other Agencies to share best practices, learnings, and other approaches to stakeholder engagement. - Participate regularly in key stakeholder activities carried out in the community areas and elsewhere to observe, build alliances, engage, and solicit feedback with diverse stakeholders both internal (staff, and volunteers) as well external partners like government institutions, other NGOs etc. - Drive growth in program reach and depth at the Agency and partnership collaboration. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS: - A bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant management and operations experience. Experience with t