Auxiliar Operativo de Proyecto en Manejo Efectivo de Áreas Naturales Protegidas - Xalapa
Organizational Context
The UNDP project Sinergia+ aims to strengthen CONANP's institutional capacity for results-based planning, financial management, and strategic alliances to enhance ecosystem connectivity for biodiversity conservation. This role supports the Cofre de Perote National Park, contributing to institutional strengthening and effective conservation management within protected areas.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Sinergia+ project by contributing to the strengthening of the Cofre de Perote National Park. The primary purpose is to implement and monitor management actions focused on ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, aligning with management programs and CONANP's institutional strategies. The position directly contributes to Result 1: Institutional strengthening and effective conservation management in protected areas. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring biodiversity monitoring actions, collecting and analyzing field data to assess ecosystem health, and technically reviewing environmental restoration and strategic projects within the park.
Responsibilities
The role involves co-leading biodiversity monitoring actions, including data collection, systematization, and analysis to evaluate ecosystem and species conservation status. Responsibilities include technically integrating, evaluating, and monitoring environmental restoration actions and strategic projects within the Cofre de Perote National Park, ensuring compliance with management programs and environmental regulations. The position will also collaborate on implementing and evaluating subsidized projects, assist in planning and developing annual operational programs (POA), and track compliance with advisory council agreements. Furthermore, the role supports promoting agroecological practices and Nature-Based Solutions in local communities, aids in tourism management and fee collection, and assists in developing communication campaigns to promote biodiversity conservation.
Work Experience
Required experience includes 4 years for high school graduates or 1 year for university graduates in conservation programs and actions. Experience in technical report writing and environmental legislation is essential. Desired experience includes environmental education, biological monitoring, database management, sustainable resource use, and proficiency with GPS, drones, and geospatial image interpretation.
Skills
Technical report writing, environmental legislation, environmental education, biological monitoring, database management, sustainable resource use, GPS/drone operation, geospatial image interpretation, knowledge of protected areas.