Asistente de Proyecto en Consulta Pública
Organizational Context
The UNDP's Crisis Resilience unit, within the Sinergia+ project, aims to strengthen CONANP's institutional capacity for results-based planning, financial management, and strategic alliances. This role contributes to enhancing institutional strengthening and effective conservation management in Protected Natural Areas (ANP) by supporting legal frameworks and operational improvements.
Job Purpose
The Project Assistant (Public Consultation) will support the Sinergia+ project by contributing to the strengthening of federal decrees and management programs. This involves providing technical input to environmental regulations applicable to Protected Natural Areas (ANP) and other legal instruments that improve CONANP's management and operation. The role directly supports Result 1: Institutional Strengthening and Management for Effective Conservation in ANPs, by assisting in the legal review and validation of management programs, formulation of conservation strategies, coordination of activities, and tracking opinions for new ANP decrees, ensuring efficient and transparent public consultation processes.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting the legal review and validation of management programs for the conservation and protection of Protected Natural Areas (ANP). The role involves collaborating on the formulation and review of ANP management and conservation strategies. Additionally, the Project Assistant will assist in coordinating activities between the Legal Affairs Directorate and other administrative units. This includes tracking opinion processes for new ANP decrees and contributing to the strengthening of CONANP's public consultation processes for efficiency and transparency. The position also requires supporting the preparation of technical documents, informational notes, and communications for the area director.
Work Experience
Candidates with a high school diploma require 5 years of demonstrable experience in environmental legislation and regulations. University graduates need 2 years of experience in similar areas. Experience in Protected Natural Areas is advantageous.
Skills
Required skills include the ability to produce quality reports. Desired skills encompass experience with agrarian lawsuits, amparo lawsuits, administrative nullity lawsuits, and knowledge of management plans for ANP conservation and protection, as well as management and conservation strategies.