Asociado(a) De Promoción Comercial

Organizational Context

This role is part of a project between the Government of Mexico and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen Mexico's economic diplomacy and its capacity to promote international economic interests and Sustainable Development Goals. The project focuses on attracting investment, trade promotion, and stakeholder engagement, aligning with national economic priorities.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of commercial promotion strategies within the framework of economic diplomacy. This involves coordinating with Mexican representations abroad to identify and foster commercial and supply chain opportunities in strategic markets. The role contributes to enhancing Mexico's international economic positioning by facilitating participation in global trade fairs, seminars, and business missions, and by strengthening collaboration with federal, state, and private sector entities to advance foreign trade and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include advising the director on commercial promotion strategies aligned with government priorities. This involves coordinating with Mexican international representations to identify and pursue trade and supply chain opportunities. The role requires driving Mexico's participation in international fairs, seminars, and business missions to promote key sectors and generate business opportunities for Mexican companies. It also entails coordinating engagement with federal, state, and municipal government bodies, as well as business organizations and strategic actors, to bolster commercial promotion projects. Furthermore, the position involves tracking priority foreign trade projects and supporting high-level meetings and strategic events related to Mexico's international commercial promotion agenda.

Work Experience

Candidates with a high school diploma require at least 6 years of relevant work experience. Those with a university degree need a minimum of 3 years of experience in areas such as international negotiations, economic cooperation, or economic development.

Skills

Required skills include project planning and management, report writing, executive presentation, oral communication, team management, time management, and crisis management. Desired skills encompass international negotiation, inter-institutional coordination, knowledge of international economics, private sector development, foreign trade, diplomacy, and experience within the Mexican Federal Public Administration or international organizations.

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