About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an Operations, Transparency, and Legal Liaison Associate to support the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Programme (PROCAP). PROCAP contributes to institutional consolidation and South-South cooperation in Mexico, supporting AMEXCID’s actions across six diplomatic axes. The successful candidate will provide technical, administrative, and legal follow-up for development initiatives, ensure compliance with transparency and operational rules, and assist in mediating operational disagreements and reviewing international cooperation agreements.
Salary and benefits
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) graded at NPSA-6 level.
- Fixed-term contract duration of 6 months.
Who can apply?
- High school diploma (Bachillerato) with a minimum of 6 years of experience within public administration; or university undergraduate studies in Law or related fields (not strictly required, but given due consideration) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant topics.
- Mexican citizenship in full exercise of rights, or foreign nationality with an immigration status permitting the required functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience in legal-administrative support within the public sector, law firms, or similar.
- Experience handling and following up on public information or transparency requests.
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic credentials (High school diploma or university degree transcripts/certificates)
- Proof of legal status or citizenship permitting employment
When to apply
- Posted on October 13, 2026.
- Explicit closing date is October 20, 2026, at 03:59:00 UTC.
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Cloud recruitment page for Requisition ID 37216.
- Complete the online application form and submit your candidate profile before the deadline.
Additional information
- This position is classified under the Governance practice area within the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Required language is Spanish (Español).
- Desired skills include experience in operational diplomacy, interpreting operating rules for social/development programs, and validating resource requests.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a background in Mexican public administration, law, or administrative support looking to contribute to international cooperation.
- Candidates who have hands-on experience handling public transparency requests, compliance, or legal-administrative reviews.
- Individuals seeking a short-term, 6-month contract with the United Nations system in Mexico focusing on governance and South-South cooperation.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a fixed 6-month contract, which requires planning for subsequent career steps after completion.
- Applicants must meet either the requirement of 6 years of public administration experience with a high school diploma or 3 years of experience with completed undergraduate studies.
- Spanish language proficiency is explicitly required to manage local transparency, legal liaison, and administrative duties.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a valuable opportunity to build direct experience within the UN system and international development cooperation, making it ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their profile in public governance, transparency, and legal liaison within international frameworks.
Our take
Candidates with relevant administrative or legal experience in the Mexican public sector who match the qualification criteria should apply before the October 20, 2026 deadline.
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