Country Lead – International Sustainability Organization

Selection process developed by matteria

Based in Mexico City - Remote

An international sustainability organization working with businesses, institutions and local partners to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.

We help organizations use resources more effectively and turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Our approach combines evidence, collaboration and solutions adapted to local realities.

To strengthen and scale a circular economy initiative in Mexico by mobilizing business participation, building strategic partnerships and securing the resources needed to expand its reach and measurable impact.

• Lead the initiative’s strategic direction and overall performance, setting clear priorities for growth and impact.

• Adapt international experience and established approaches to the Mexican context rather than applying a fixed model.

• Assess what is working, identify new opportunities and evolve the initiative’s approach as it grows.

• Strengthen relationships with participating companies and attract new organizations through a compelling, differentiated value proposition.

• Engage senior decision-makers and demonstrate how more effective resource use can create operational, commercial and environmental value.

• Understand each organization’s priorities and co-design relevant approaches that move participation from initial commitment to practical action.

• Build trusted relationships with businesses, institutions, funders, technical partners and other relevant stakeholders.

• Navigate different interests and institutional dynamics with maturity and political sensitivity.

• Create alignment around shared objectives while strengthening the initiative’s credibility and positioning.

• Encourage participating organizations to use measurement and evidence to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Work with specialists and partners to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights and actions.

• Ensure that progress and tangible examples of impact can be demonstrated clearly to companies and other stakeholders.

• Lead the initiative’s governance and reporting processes.

• Translate strategic recommendations into effective implementation.

• Strengthen the participation, partnerships and resources required to sustain and scale the initiative over time.

• Lead and develop a small local team, creating clarity around priorities, accountability and performance.

• Coordinate effectively with technical specialists, consultants, partners and international colleagues.

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and lessons between Mexico and international teams.

• Represent the initiative with senior business leaders, institutional partners and other relevant actors.

• Participate in forums and conversations that strengthen its visibility and encourage participation.

• Communicate its value clearly to audiences with different priorities and motivations.

Backgrounds may include Business, Economics, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, International Development or related disciplines. Additional education in strategy, innovation or business development may be valuable.

• Senior experience in strategy, business development, consulting, strategic partnerships or initiative leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with commercial execution.

• Experience engaging senior decision-makers and influencing stakeholders without necessarily having direct authority over them.

• Experience developing, adapting or scaling programs, solutions or business propositions.

• Experience working across organizations with different interests and leading small teams.

• Exposure to sustainability or circular economy is valuable, but deep technical specialization is not required.

• Strong strategic and commercial thinking.

• Ability to understand organizational challenges and develop tailored propositions.

• Consultative approach to business development and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to interpret evidence and translate it into useful insights for decision-makers.

• Clear executive communication and confident public speaking.

• Autonomy, sound judgment and adaptability in ambiguous environments.

• Professional fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Entrepreneurial mindset: Takes initiative, explores possibilities and finds new routes forward when there is no predefined answer.

Consultative and commercial orientation: Understands each stakeholder’s priorities before proposing a solution and identifies where participation creates value.

Strategic and systems thinking: Connects practical organizational action with the initiative’s broader ambition for impact.

Adaptability and creative problem-solving: Uses established approaches as a starting point and adjusts them intelligently to local realities.

Stakeholder sensitivity and diplomacy: Advances objectives while maintaining trust across organizations with different perspectives.

Mature judgment: Balances ambition with pragmatism and recognizes when to push, adapt or reconsider an approach.

Influence and executive presence: Engages senior leaders credibly and mobilizes others around action.

Collaborative leadership: Creates momentum within a small team while drawing effectively on partners and specialists.

We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial, curious and solutions-oriented. You are motivated by measurable environmental impact, listen carefully to stakeholders and combine drive with diplomacy. You can work independently while remaining highly collaborative with local and international teams.

This opportunity will appeal to someone interested in circular economy, resource efficiency, sustainability, business transformation and long-term systemic change.

• Lead an initiative in Mexico at an important stage in its development.

• Work with companies and partners to turn sustainability commitments into practical action.

• Help shape the initiative’s next stage rather than simply implement a predefined model.

• Draw on international expertise and collaborate with a diverse network of stakeholders.

• Combine entrepreneurial leadership with measurable environmental impact.

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico.

• Work model: Home-based / remote, requiring a high degree of autonomy.

• Languages: Professional fluency in Spanish and English is required.

• Travel: Availability for national and international travel is required.

• Team: The position will lead a small local team and collaborate with specialists, external partners and international colleagues.

• Scope: This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for strategy, business engagement, partnerships, team performance and initiative impact.

• Confidentiality: The identity of the hiring organization and further details about the initiative will be shared with candidates as they progress through the selection process.