Strategic Liaison and Legal Affairs Associate at UNDP

About the opportunity

The Strategic Liaison and Legal Affairs Associate supports the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Program (PROCAP), which aims to consolidate the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID). The role involves managing legal frameworks for international cooperation, coordinating with diplomatic missions, and ensuring that all agreements align with Mexican and international law. The Associate provides legal counsel to the Executive Directorate, manages parliamentary agendas, and supports transparency and accountability initiatives. This position is crucial for strengthening South-South cooperation and implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Mexico.

Salary and benefits

• Full-time employment under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-6).
• Opportunity to work within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) system.
• Direct involvement in Mexico's international development and South-South cooperation strategy.
• Professional experience in a high-level institutional environment involving diplomatic missions and international organizations.

Who can apply?

• Must be a Mexican citizen or a foreigner with a valid work permit for Mexico.
• High school diploma is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field is preferred and will be given due consideration.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public administration (municipal, state, or federal) for those with a high school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for those with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal agreements or treaties.
• Knowledge of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration, budgetary regulations, and transparency laws.

Required documents

• Completed online application via the UNDP portal.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Evidence of academic qualifications (High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree).
• Proof of work authorization in Mexico (for non-citizens).

When to apply

• The application deadline is October 13, 2026.
• The position was posted on October 7, 2026.

How to apply

• Apply online through the UNDP/Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal.
• Ensure all professional and academic experience is clearly documented in the application.
• Submit the application before the deadline on October 13, 2026.

Additional information

• The position is part of the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Program (PROCAP).
• The contract duration is initially for 6 months.
• The role is based in Mexico and requires fluency in Spanish.