Asociado(a) de Operación, Transparencia y Enlace Jurídico de Proyectos de Cooperación
Organizational Context
The UNDP PROCAP program, active since 2013, supports Mexico's International Cooperation for Development (CID) efforts aligned with SDG 17. In its third phase (2019-2025), it aims to strengthen AMEXCID's institutional capacities, enhance its CID policy (both receiving and offering), and foster strategic alliances. This role operates within AMEXCID's executive direction or assigned general direction.
Job Purpose
This role supports the operational, transparency, and legal liaison aspects of international cooperation projects within the AMEXCID-PNUD (PROCAP) program. The purpose is to provide technical analysis and follow-up on initiatives related to international cooperation, institutional strengthening, and strategic alliances. This involves mediating operational disagreements, tracking project progress, managing public information requests, ensuring transparency, and assisting in the legal review of cooperation agreements and contracts. The role contributes to consolidating AMEXCID's institutional capacity and strengthening South-South Cooperation in Mexico, aligning with national development priorities and the 2030 Agenda.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include mediating and conciliating operational disagreements between project stakeholders. The role involves providing operational and administrative follow-up for development projects, ensuring beneficiary data is integrated and operational rules are strictly followed. It also entails contributing to timely responses for public information requests and maintaining updated transparency information linked to cooperation projects. Furthermore, the position supports the legal analysis of international cooperation agreements, frameworks, and contracts to safeguard national interests and ensure legal compliance. Finally, it assists in reviewing and validating resource requirements for international missions and cooperation events, ensuring adherence to regulations and budget availability.
Work Experience
For candidates with a high school diploma, 6 years of experience in public administration are required. Candidates with a completed Bachelor's degree need 3 years of experience in relevant areas such as administrative-legal support, public sector work, or legal firms, and experience in handling information requests and transparency.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience in administrative-legal support within the public sector, law firms, or similar. Experience in managing and responding to information requests and transparency matters. Desired skills include experience in negotiation and operational diplomacy, interpreting and applying program rules, and reviewing resource requests.