Asociado(a) de Asuntos Jurídicos y Enlace Institucional
Organizational Context
The UNDP Mexico office, through the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Program (PROCAP), supports Mexico's International Development Cooperation (IDC) efforts. This program, in its third phase (2019-2025), aligns IDC with national development priorities and the 2030 Agenda. It aims to strengthen AMEXCID's institutional capacities, enhance its IDC policy, and foster strategic alliances with various stakeholders to promote innovative development cooperation schemes.
Job Purpose
The Legal Affairs and Institutional Liaison Associate will support the Executive Directorate of AMEXCID, contributing to the coordination and supervision of cooperation programs and projects. This role is crucial for strengthening Mexico's International Development Cooperation (IDC) policy, particularly in areas like environmental sustainability and sustainable development. The position involves developing and reviewing legal instruments, monitoring technical-legal compliance, participating in international negotiations, and managing institutional agendas to optimize decision-making and support high-level events, ultimately reinforcing South-South Cooperation in Mexico.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal instruments, international collaboration agreements, and cooperation accords, with a focus on environmental and sustainable development matters. The role involves providing technical-legal follow-up on program goal achievement with international strategic partners and participating in negotiations with multilateral foreign counterparts. Additionally, the associate will coordinate and prioritize the strategic agenda for agency leadership, manage institutional commitments, and optimize decision-making processes. Support will also be provided to the agency's protocol area in organizing forums, high-level meetings, and institutional events, ensuring effective institutional linkage and project execution.
Work Experience
For candidates with a high school diploma, a minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience is required. Candidates with a completed Licenciatura degree need at least 4 years of experience in legal matters, contract negotiation, regulatory affairs, or institutional liaison.
Skills
Required skills include legal experience in contracts, regulatory affairs, or institutional liaison; excellent negotiation and leadership abilities; and proficiency in drafting and structuring legal instruments with precise technical language. Desired skills encompass general knowledge of cooperation projects (e.g., environment, sustainable development), experience in negotiating agreements or contracts, and organizing high-level events.