Auxiliar Operativo de Proyecto en Gestión para la Conservación - Tamaulipas

UNDP; México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP in Mexico seeks a Project Operations Assistant to strengthen planning and management for conservation within Protected Natural Areas (ANP) under the Sinergia+ project.

The role involves integrating and reviewing technical information, updating databases, and supporting environmental education actions. Experience in conservation processes and environmental legislation is required or desirable depending on education level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• University studies in Biology, Agronomy, Ecology, Natural Sciences, Administration, or related field desirable.
• Candidates with high school diploma require 4 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with university degree require 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in preparing technical reports and environmental legislation is required.
• Knowledge of Management Programs, database management, monitoring, flora and fauna sampling/rescue, and conservation actions.

Responsibilities

• Modify and update the ANP Management Program by integrating and reviewing technical information.
• Systematize and update databases within the ANP and its influence zone to support decision-making.
• Assist in following up on technical opinions and develop environmental education actions.
• Support collaboration networks with communities, institutions, and strategic actors for participatory management.
• Promote creation and strengthening of Voluntary Conservation Areas (ADVC) through guidance and training.
• Collaborate in implementing and monitoring conservation and restoration actions to improve vegetation cover and biological connectivity.

Skills

Technical reports

Environmental legislation

Management programs

Database management

Monitoring

Flora & fauna sampling

Conservation actions

Statistical software

GIS

Camera trap management

Protected areas knowledge

Education

High school diploma

University studies in Biology, Agronomy, Ecology, Natural Sciences or Administration

Job description

Organizational context: The UNDP Crisis Resilience unit is implementing the Sinergia+ project in Mexico. This project aims to strengthen the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) by improving its planning, financial management, governance, and strategic alliances. The project focuses on enhancing ecosystem connectivity to safeguard biodiversity and ecological balance, contributing to Result 1: Institutional strengthening and effective conservation management in Protected Natural Areas (ANP).

Job purpose: The Project Operations Assistant will support the strengthening of planning and management for conservation within Protected Natural Areas (ANP) under the Sinergia+ project. This role involves contributing to the modification and monitoring of Management Programs, integrating and analyzing technical data for informed decision-making, and addressing technical opinions. Additionally, the position will support environmental education initiatives, foster collaboration networks, promote voluntary conservation areas (ADVC), and implement conservation and restoration actions to enhance effective ANP management and biological connectivity. The role directly contributes to achieving the goals of Result 1, focusing on institutional strengthening and effective conservation management.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the modification and updating of the ANP Management Program by integrating and reviewing technical information. Systematize and update databases with information generated within the ANP and its influence zone to support timely decision-making. Assist in following up on technical opinions and develop environmental education actions to enhance knowledge and conservation of natural resources. Support the strengthening of collaboration networks with communities, institutions, and strategic actors for participatory management. Promote the creation and strengthening of Voluntary Conservation Areas (ADVC) through guidance and training. Collaborate in the implementation and monitoring of conservation and restoration actions to improve vegetation cover, biological connectivity, and ANP management effectiveness.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. University studies in Biology, Agronomy, Ecology, Natural Sciences, Administration, or a related field are desirable and will be given due consideration. Candidates with a high school diploma require 4 years of relevant experience, while those with university degrees require 1 year.

Work experience:

Required experience includes 4 years for candidates with a high school diploma or 1 year for those with a university degree in conservation processes. Experience in preparing technical reports and environmental legislation is also required. Desired experience includes knowledge of Management Programs, database management, monitoring, flora and fauna sampling/rescue, and conservation actions.

Skills:

Technical report writing, environmental legislation, Management Program knowledge, database management, monitoring, flora and fauna sampling/rescue, conservation actions, statistical programs, GIS, camera trap management, and knowledge of Protected Natural Areas.

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