Cooperation Partner for the Pacific Alliance
Qualifications of Cooperation Partner for the Pacific Alliance:
- Location: Mexico
- Vacancy No: 28961
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNDP United Nations Development Programme
- Deadline: 9/16/2025
Brief details about Cooperation Partner for the Pacific Alliance:
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In force since 2013, the history of the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Program (PROCAP) is linked to the establishment of the Mexican System of International Development Cooperation, contributing to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 17 “Revitalize the global partnership for Sustainable Development”, with the purpose of supporting AMEXCID’s efforts to transition towards an effective model that reflects the particularities of a Dual Cooperator, both provider and recipient of cooperation in its various modalities, and an Upper Middle-Income Country, in accordance with its own priorities and vision, within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In its Third Stage (2019-2025), the Cooperation Program promotes International Development Cooperation (IDC) as an instrument to achieve the development priorities included in the 2019-2024 National Development Plan, particularly aligned with the commitment to “Conduct foreign policy in accordance with constitutional principles and articulated with domestic policy priorities,” with IDC being one of the seven principles of Mexico’s foreign policy.
Specifically, support will be provided to AMEXCID’s efforts to consolidate its institutional capacity, aimed at developing its national capacities, strengthening its DIC policy, both in terms of its reception and provision, and establishing strategic alliances with other relevant actors (such as the private sector, academia, civil society organizations, and other multilateral and bilateral cooperation agencies present in Mexico that are making complementary efforts) through innovative development cooperation schemes. In addition, support will be provided to the Agency’s contribution to the implementation of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
The above is aimed at strengthening AMEXCID’s six axes of action (sports diplomacy; citizenship diplomacy; scientific and technological diplomacy; business economic diplomacy; educational diplomacy; and humanitarian diplomacy), its new structure (coordination of international cooperation policy; project analysis and evaluation; project implementation), as well as Mexico’s priorities as both a host and provider of CIDs.
The overall objective of the AMEXCID-UNDP Cooperation Program (PROCAP) is to consolidate AMEXCID’s institutional capacity to strengthen South-South Cooperation in Mexico through four outcomes:
1. Development of institutional capacities for managing CID;
2. Strengthening Mexico’s CID policy, both in terms of reception and provision;
3. Promotion of strategic alliances for development;
4. Support for the implementation of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Scope of Work:
1. Collaborate in the coordination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and evaluation of international development cooperation projects and programs implemented by Mexican institutions within the framework of regional cooperation with the Pacific Alliance (PA).
2. Analyze cooperation initiatives presented within the Technical Cooperation Group (TCG) of the PA for channeling to Mexican institutions, which evaluate them and, if applicable, approve and execute them at TCG meetings.
3. Organize and participate in workshops for the structuring of technical cooperation projects of the PA.
4. Participate in national and international meetings for the integration, formulation, and development of actions, projects, and cooperation programs of the PA TCG.
5. Manage administrative procedures for the execution of projects and cooperation programs of the PA TCG.
6. Convene institutional meetings to review the status of the various regional cooperation projects and programs with the PA.
7. Monitor the activities carried out within the framework of the AP GTC Cooperation projects and programs.
Institutional Agreement:
The Pacific Alliance Cooperation Associate will be part of the Directorate of South-South Cooperation and the Pacific Alliance, supporting and coordinating all activities carried out within the framework of the Pacific Alliance Technical Cooperation Group and assisting in the coordination of the activities of the Area Directorate when required.
Essential Competencies:
Achieving Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work within established limits.
Thinking Innovatively: Level 1: Is open to creative ideas/known risks, solves problems pragmatically, makes improvements.
Continuous Learning: Level 1: Is open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, handles ambiguity/uncertainty constructively, is flexible.
Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows determination and commitment, able to respond calmly to adversity, confident.
Participate and Associate: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding toward others, forms positive relationships.
Facilitating Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciates/respects differences, recognizes unconscious biases, confronts discrimination.
Minimum Academic Requirements:
First Level University Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) in International Relations or similar is a requirement
A high school diploma combined with 7 years of experience in international cooperation is a requirement.
For candidates with first-level university studies (bachelor’s degree), 3 years of experience in international cooperation issues are required.
Required Skills:
- Handling of Office suites: Excel, Word, Power Point.
- Management of business software (Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.).
- Knowledge of foreign policy and international law, with experience in managing cooperation projects.
- Experience in writing technical and strategic inputs for decision-making.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to respond to complex situations, decision-making, political analysis, and management of multilateral agendas.
- Studies with a specialty in International Law or International Cooperation.
- Knowledge of bilateral cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
- Intercultural knowledge and skills in gender and/or human rights issues.
Required Languages:
- Advanced English
- Basic French