Asociado(a) de Proyecto en Consulta Jurídica para el Fortalecimiento Operativo y de Auditoría de la CONANP
Organizational Context
The project Sinergia+ aims to strengthen CONANP's management processes, enhancing its capacity for results-based planning, financial management, governance, and strategic alliances. This role contributes to Result 1: Institutional strengthening and management for effective conservation in Protected Natural Areas (ANP), focusing on improving operational and audit functions within CONANP.
Job Purpose
The Project Associate in Legal Consultation will support the strengthening of CONANP's internal and external audit response, administrative and operational process analysis, and the issuance of legal and technical opinions to enhance efficiency. A key aspect of this role involves following up on audit-derived requirements and assisting in the review of contracts and agreements. This position directly contributes to the project's objective of improving institutional management and conservation effectiveness within CONANP's protected areas, ensuring alignment with work program priorities and strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include articulating with CONANP's substantive areas for handling internal and external audits, coordinating and analyzing administrative processes and functions to improve efficiency, and supporting the Legal Affairs Directorate with administrative injunctions, legal representation, and hearings. The role also involves managing and following up on audit requirements, providing opinions on administrative and operational matters, and overseeing the preparation, analysis, and supervision of contracts, tenders, and terminations. Collaboration with administrative units for legal support and identifying emerging issues for timely solutions in audit matters are also crucial.
Work Experience
Candidates with a High School Diploma require 7 years of experience in administrative law, governmental auditing, and environmental matters. Candidates with a university degree require 4 years of experience in the same areas. Experience in public procurement, contract review, and follow-up on audit requirements is desirable.
Skills
Experience in preparing quality reports, issuing legal and administrative opinions, public procurement, contract review, administrative disciplinary processes, environmental and anti-corruption consulting, and following up on audit requirements.