Junior Geologist - Queretaro, Mexico

We are seeking Junior Geologists with experience or interest in the joining the mining sector, to be based in our Queretaro, Mexico office.

The successful candidate will assist on field projects within Mexico and possibly internationally. This position will consist of long hours in the field with the potential for significant travel.  The primary role of the position will involve core logging, well sampling, packer testing, drilling and monitoring well construction.  Self-motivated individuals with the desire to work hard and learn fast are essential.

Desired skills and qualifications include, but may not be limited to:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field, with emphasis on hydrogeology, geophysics, hydrogeochemistry or geotechnical engineering;
• 1 to 3 years work experience in one or more of the disciplines listed above;
• Desire to become an expert in supervising field investigations, the collection, analysis, and interpretation of field test data for the purposes of surface and groundwater characterization, impacts analysis, and mine water management.
• Aptitude to handle a range of tasks including drill supervision and well installation, preparation of lithological logs, aquifer testing, environmental sampling, data analysis and interpretation, and the development of conceptual and numerical groundwater models;
• Comfortable with the management of hydrogeological and environmental data;
• Proficiency in Excel is required and experience with database software a plus; and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an extensive benefits program.

Applicants should respond by filling out an online application form.  The candidates under consideration will be contacted, no phone calls please.

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Geology & Resource

Senior Resource Geologist - Mexico

We are seeking a Senior Resource Geologist to be based in our Zacatecas, Mexico Office.

The successful candidate will consult on projects for Mexico and International clients; the ability to travel internationally is required. Assignments will include geostatistical studies, preparation of geological models and mineral resource estimates for various exploration, mining, and engineering studies (scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility and the provision of leadership and advice to clients.). Project deliverables to clients will include written reports and presentations.

Desired skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or mining engineering (Master’s degree will be an advantage);
• Professional Geologist status, QP will be an asset;
• Familiarity with computerized geologic modeling and resource estimation software (Gemcom, Surpac or Datamine);
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in resource estimation with demonstrated geostatistical skills;
• Ability to independently generate, implement and complete work assignments in a dynamic environment (prior consulting experience preferred);
• Demonstrated leadership and team-work capabilities;
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally; and
• Predominantly Spanish speaking with fluent English.

As a consultant, the successful candidate will be expected to create and maintain client relationships, build new business and work in a team environment. Strong communication skills, oral and written, along with interpersonal capabilities, are essential.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an extensive benefits program.

Applicants should respond by filling out an online application form. The candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Geology & Resource

University of Essex Santander Masters Scholarship for Computer Sciences 2013

Duration: 1 year full-time

Overview

Ten scholarships of £5,000 each, funded by Santander Group, are available for taught Masters study at Essex for 2013-14. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, to students who would not otherwise be able to take up a place at Essex. Applicants must reside in one of the following "Santander Universidades" countries:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Further information and how to apply

Applicants must hold an offer of admission to a one year full time Masters programme in any subject by the closing date of 31 May 2013; the offer can be unconditional or conditional. Application forms and further details are available on our website.  Applications will only be submitted to the selection panel if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and holds an offer of study for a taught postgraduate place by the closing date of 31 May 2013. We will use the information you provided on your original course application and your scholarship application to select the successful scholars. The final selection is made by a panel of academic and administrative staff of the University of Essex. Successful candidates will be notified by 1 August 2013.

More details of the scholarships, including the terms and conditions, are available at:http://www.essex.ac.uk/studentfinance/pg/university_support/scholarships_santander.aspx

Information about studying at the University of Essex and details of how to apply can be found by clicking the Apply link below.

There may be other sources of funding depending on your circumstances so please check our scholarship finder.

All enquiries about funding and scholarships should be sent to scholarships@essex.ac.uk.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, the University of Essex is ranked ninth in the UK for research excellence, following the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. This allows us to offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, with our research students working at the heart of our internationally-acknowledged and well-connected research community. We are also one of the world's most internationally diverse universities, with more than one third of our 11,000 students coming from outside the UK, thus creating a diverse social and academic learning experience for all.

Gulf of California Program Director WWF México

WWF México searches:

 

Gulf of California Program Director

Location: La Paz, Baja California Sur

Reports to: General Director, WWF-México/ Mesoamerican Reef (MAR)

Main responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of WWF conservation actions in the Gulf of California ecoregion, building synergies with governmental and non-governmental partners of WWF in the region and the international network.

 

Ensures the work of WWF programs in the ecoregion and the coordination and financial and administrative oversight of the program. Leads and coordinates technical and administrative teams in the effective and efficient implementation of field projects, and monitors compliance with the goals of program performance and proper budget execution.

 

Responsible for setting priorities and fundraising, promotes and coordinates the development of funding proposals.

Strengthens conservation strategies for the ecoregion in coordination with the Conservation, Climate Change, Watershed, Finance & Administration and Communication Directors, and the WWF-México/MAR General Director.

 

Maintains professional relationships with donors, government institutions, civil society organizations, research institutions and the private sector, to facilitate the achievement of financial resources and support to promote the work of WWF and its partners in the region.

 

Member of the Technical Committee WWF-Mexico/MAR.

Requirements:
1. Knowledge: Ph.D. or a Masters degree, technically competent in the field of natural resource management.
2. Experience: At least 15 years of experience in conservation projects focused on management, personnel supervision and field projects in the region.
3. Skills: Experience in administrative and management is essential along with excellent communication and diplomatic skills. Must think creatively in the design and implementation of projects. Demonstrated ability in fundraising and partnerships with all sectors.
4. Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
5. Willing to travel between 20% and 30% of the time.

Interested parties should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (no more than three pages), and three professional references to Aurelio Ruiz, Human Resources Manager WWF-México/MAR e-mailaruiz@wwfmex.org  no later than January 20, 2013. 

Observadores/as internacionales de DDHH en México

Peace Brigades International (PBI) busca personas para incorporarse a sus equipos en México. (compromiso mínimo: 1 año)

REQUISITOS BÁSICOS
Ser mayor de 25 años, tener un nivel de castellano alto y fluido, tanto hablado como leído y escrito. Tener experiencia previa de trabajo cualificado en ONGs de derechos humanos, cooperación, trabajo social, especialmente en Latinoamérica. Estar disponible para un año de trabajo en un equipo de PBI-México.

REQUISITOS RECOMENDABLES
Experiencia de trabajo en el área de relaciones públicas, comunicación, negociación.
Capacidad de análisis político.
Experiencia de trabajo en equipo y convivencia en grupo, especialmente en situaciones de estrés.
Conocimiento de la situación mexicana.
Experiencia de trabajo o conocimiento del área de derechos humanos.
Manejo de computadoras, tratamiento de textos, correo electrónico, bases de datos.
Experiencia de trabajo en el campo de la información, investigación o similar.

LA NORMA DEL PROPIO PAÍS DE PBI-MÉXICO
PBI-México establece que las personas ciudadanas mexicanas no pueden trabajar en el Proyecto de PBI-México. Se hace una excepción en lo referente a las personas de servicio o asistencia administrativa en México.
El propósito de esta norma es poder tener una distancia objetiva entre las personas voluntarias o miembros del Proyecto de PBI-México y las personas y organizaciones a las cuales acompañamos en México. Y asegura también que las presiones locales no afecten a la independencia de PBI-México. Esto tiene que suponer también una ayuda para proteger la seguridad de las personas voluntarias y las personas trabajadoras del Proyecto en un país donde hay graves violaciones de Derechos Humanos.

LO QUE TE OFRECEMOS
Experiencia de trabajo en una organización internacional que apoya y defiende a los que trabajan por los derechos humanos en México.
Todos los gastos de viaje y estancia están cubiertos por el proyecto incluyendo 200 USD al mes para gastos personales.
Formación especializada para poder trabajar en el equipo y en México.
Una experiencia de trabajo en equipo, con una intensa vivencia humana.

How to apply:

Si estás interesada/o en formar parte del Proyecto de PBI-México ponte en contacto con el equipo de formación mandando un correo-e a: formacion@pbi-mexico.org y te mandamos el formato de solicitud.

Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer- Mexico City, Mexico

Job #:	122282
Title:	Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer
Job Stream:	Financial Sector
Location:	Mexico City, Mexico
Closing Date:	10/17/2012
Background / General description:
IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets. Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, IFC is at the forefront of private sector development. IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools; it mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability and provides advice to governments and businesses. The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) group works with clients across a broad range of industries and service sectors in the Latin America and Caribbean region. This position is mapped to the Manufacturing and Services new business unit (CM2M7), but will carry some portfolio responsibilities and work assignments will be flexible depending on business needs.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investments • Manage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructuring, capital increases, equity sales, etc • Develop new business and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and potential clients to further develop specific investment opportunities as well as to develop industry sectors with a high developmental impact • Set standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions • Lead and manage projects teams • Mentor and develop junior staff • Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges to achieve sustainable development impact.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification. • Knowledge of industry sector trends, and expertise in one or more of the following sectors would be an advantage. • Manufacturing (chemicals, construction materials, machinery, etc) and Consumer and Social Services (tourism, retail, property, health, education and life sciences). • Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needs. • Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity). • Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions. • Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners • Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials. • Proven track record in mentoring junior investment staff. • Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred, Portuguese a plus. • Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Details (vacancy # 122282) are available in the World Bank Careers website: www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities. Applications should be sent in English. All applications must be submitted through this website. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. If selected, open-ended staff will retain status. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has an initial duration of 4 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointee will be stationed in Mexico City, Mexico and requires international travel mostly within the Latin America and Caribbean region. Closing date is October 17, 2012.
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Senior/Principal Industry advisor - Banking Sector- Mexico City, Mexico

Job #:	122121
Title:	Senior/Principal Industry advisor - Banking Sector
Job Stream:	Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location:	Mexico City, Mexico
Closing Date:	09/30/2012
Background / General description:
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. In addition to its investment work, IFC provides advisory services to a number of its clients to support them in meeting specific development goals. IFC’s support to the financial sector is implemented via its Access to Finance Business (A2F) Line and is organized around the following main themes: • Retail and Micro: Microfinance, Mobile Financial Services, Housing Finance, Rural Finance, Responsible Finance and Insurance. • SME and Business: SME Finance, Sustainable Energy Finance, Agrifinance, Leasing, Trade Finance, Gender, Risk Management and Corporate Governance. • Financial Infrastructure: Credit Reporting, Collateral Registries and Secured Transactions, Securities Markets. Other Institutional Capacity Advisory Services with a cross-cutting theme include Risk Management and Corporate Governance. These services are delivered through regional Advisory Services (AS), and in partnership with IFC’s Investment Services (IS) teams. Banking Advisory Services IFC provides advisory services to financial institutions around the world, focusing in particular on helping banks develop and improve their operations, and grow their business in a healthy and responsible manner. The objective of such advisory services is to increase access to sustainable and responsible financing in the developing world. The work leverages IFC’s long track record of investment and advisory services in commercial and retail financial institutions, and will achieve the following strategic objectives: 1. Ensure consistent delivery of banking knowledge and advisory services in emerging markets through IFC Regional Advisory Services. 2. Support IFC investment portfolio, with a focus on equity investments, with institutional foundation capacity building e.g. risk management, corporate governance, etc. and institutional growth capacity building e.g. SME Banking: Women in Banking, Sustainable Energy Financing, Agrifinance, etc. 3. Establish a strong knowledge management and dissemination function to formalize and share IFC’s experience, best practices in OECD and emerging markets, with respect to banking advisory. This banking advisory work is expected to have a strong developmental impact, namely by: (1) addressing the finance gap; (2) helping to develop a sustainable banking sector through capacity-building; (3) deepen financial markets and stimulate competition in the banking sector; (4) disseminating banking best practices and skills in developing markets; and (5) generating employment through the resultant growth of SMEs.
Duties and Accountabilities:
IFC is seeking to recruit a highly-motivated Senior / Principal SME Banking Specialist for the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, with extensive hands-on experience in designing and managing projects related to the implementation of banking advisory in emerging markets based on international best practices. The Specialist will be responsible for developing a strategy and leading the delivery of the LAC banking advisory program. He/she will work closely with the Regional Access to Finance (A2F) advisory services team and will coordinate with Investment Services teams. He/ she will report to the A2F Regional Business Line Manager and will lead the support of existing portfolio clients and expand the new client base in the region. He/she will also support the knowledge and learning agenda for banking in partnership with the global banking team, and will be expected to contribute to tools and standards that are disseminated globally. The position will be based in Mexico City, Bogota, or Panama City, to be determined. The Specialist will be expected to spend the bulk of his/her time working on client support and project implementation in LAC, but should plan on contributing some of his/her time (about 10%) to the global learning agenda and potentially supporting projects in other regions, to ensure knowledge and learning across regions. Specific tasks include: Strategy and Innovation: • Contribute to a global strategy for advisory banking, based on best practices and learning in LAC; • Implementation of regional industry strategy for IFC's LAC Banking Advisory and for delivering on business targets and development outcomes for A2F strategy in LAC, with a focus on 1) achieving high developmental impact (defined as expanding access to finance for SMEs, women owned enterprises, etc.) and 2) supporting our equity financial markets investments in the LAC region; • Ensure innovative approaches are developed/ imported, tailored and applied in relevant markets in LAC; Business Development • Lead the further development of a project portfolio in banking in LAC, identifying and vetting prospective clients in partnership with other banking and regional IFC A2F operational staff, the global specialist team and investment teams, with a focus on SME financial services; • Develop partnership proposals for prospective clients on the basis of appraisals of their operations and on-going business development discussions; • Coordinating with IFC Financial Market’s investment team including vetting of potential investment clients, pipeline identification and participation in joint investment-advisory appraisals, where appropriate; Project Implementation and Technical Support • Manage implementation of the LAC banking activities; • Monitor implementation and progress of banking projects and recommend corrective actions where/if necessary; • Supervise consultant work, as needed, to ensure high quality and on-time delivery of work program; Advisory for Equity and Portfolio Management • Support IFC banking equity investments, by interacting closely with the LAC Investment Services and LAC A2F teams; this will include working closely with Investment Services teams in developing comprehensive equity management plans for selected clients in both pipeline stage as well as post-investment portfolio stage. Results Measurement and Learning • Review of necessary approval documents, supervision and completion reports for technical input and quality control; • Contribute to the design and development of internal and external knowledge management events to share product lessons and experience, and to learn from others; • Support global dissemination of knowledge through participation in regular practice group meetings with peer specialists. Resource Management • Provide technical support to the LAC team working on IFC’s banking client engagements; • Recommend allocation and deployment of relevant internal technical specialists to client projects; • Support the identification and selection of short-term consultants/firms to deliver agreed programs of work with clients, as needed and overseeing implementation and deliverables to ensure quality; • Support fund raising efforts for the banking program in the region;
Selection Criteria:
• MBA, Master of Finance, or other relevant qualification. • At least 15 years of operational banking and consulting experience in financial services internationally in developed and emerging markets, with direct experience in all aspects of banking operations: strategy, organization, market segmentation and product development, risk management. Experience in SME banking to expand access to financial services to SMEs is highly desirable. • Experience in designing banking advisory programs is essential and in LAC is a plus. • Recognized leadership in the banking, consulting or development finance communities. • Strong familiarity with international best market practices and global trends in banking. • Experience in due diligence exercises for advisory or investments engagements in emerging market financial institutions with a demonstrated ability to identify problems and propose solutions to clients. • A keen interest in development finance and in working in a multicultural environment; experience in a multilateral finance institution would be an advantage. • Strong business development and client relationship management skills and ability to establish credibility among clients. • A strategic thinker with the ability to work effectively in teams, communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. • Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish a requirement. Ability to operate in Portuguese and/or French would be an advantage. • Willingness and ability to travel extensively. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Details (vacancy # 122121) are available in the World Bank Careers website: www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities. Applications should be sent in English. All applications must be submitted through this website. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has an initial duration of 2 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is international hire (paid in USA Dollars currency). The appointee will be stationed in Mexico City, Mexico; Bogota, Colombia or Panama City, Panama. Closing date is October 1, 2012.
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