Position Summary: We are seeking a Budget Technician to strengthen Mexico’s Protected Natural Areas (PNA) system by managing and monitoring financial and budgetary reports. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in the formulation and execution of budgetary functions 2. Collaboration to strengthen the management of Protected Natural Areas 3. Administrative and financial support for a key conservation project The project “Strategic Strengthening of Protected Natural Areas” aims to contribute to strengthening Mexico’s Protected Natural Areas (PNA) system. Through this project, specific mechanisms will be developed to enhance the management and administration of PNAs, enabling more sustainable use of natural resources; institutional relations of the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) will be strengthened; and processes improved to directly influence indicators of management effectiveness—while simultaneously building connectivity mechanisms, establishing strategic alliances, and implementing actions to safeguard biodiversity and natural wealth. As the overall expected outcome of the project, CONANP is expected to adopt instruments for improving institutional efficiency and participatory governance for effective management of current and projected PNAs, through seven deliverables: · Deliverable 1: Development and transfer of the proposal to improve Strategic Institutional Capacity (SIC) (including identification of SIC gaps or deficits, areas of opportunity, roadmap, and established processes) for CONANP’s institutional efficiency related to PNA management. · Deliverable 2: Development and consolidation of instruments and mechanisms to strengthen governance and citizen participation in Protected Natural Areas. · Deliverable 3: Development and implementation of a proposal to increase ecological representativeness and ecosystem connectivity under protection: incorporation of new PNAs, strengthening of existing ones, and certification of ADVCs (Voluntary Conservation Areas). · Deliverable 4: Design, validation, and transfer of operational processes for prioritizing and efficiently, timely, and coherently developing strategic projects within PNAs in the project’s implementation territories, as well as updating the operational framework mechanism for PNA management. · Deliverable 5: Enhanced financial capacities for strengthening PNAs. · Deliverable 6: Integration and application of instruments and mechanisms promoting strategies for ecological and productive restoration of ecosystems under protection. · Deliverable 7: Generation and systematization of information on project activities carried out: strategic knowledge transfer to strengthen PNA management and conservation. **Hierarchical reporting** The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Assistant Program Representative. **Area of specialization** Budget monitoring activities. **Tasks and responsibilities** The main assignment of the Budget Technician will be to play a key role in formulating and executing the following functions, ensuring alignment with FAO’s institutional objectives in its collaboration with the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP). The incumbent is also expected to closely collaborate with internal teams to foster a collaborative, goal-oriented work environment, thereby contributing to the organization’s continued success and excellence. The Budget Technician’s responsibilities include: · Preparation and monitoring of financial and budgetary reports. · Management and processing of administrative procedures related to investment and budget. · Monitoring of requests and authorizations submitted to relevant authorities. · Preparation and entry of information into institutional systems for monthly and quarterly reporting. · Support in the integration and review of technical and budgetary documentation. · Coordination and response to administrative requirements according to project needs. · Support in various administrative and financial activities specific to the area. · Performance of other administrative tasks assigned as required by project needs. **CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:** **Minimum requirements** · Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, administration, economics, or related fields. · Minimum three years’ experience in administrative and/or budgetary management in the public sector, including preparation and monitoring of financial and budgetary reports. **FAO Core Competencies** · Results-based approach · Teamwork · Communication · Building effective relationships · Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement **Technical/functional competencies** · Familiarity with procedures before government agencies and monitoring of authorization processes. · Preparation of technical, administrative, or budgetary documentation. · Organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills. · Solid knowledge of topics relevant to the project, such as regulatory frameworks for PNAs, administrative work processes, and procedures for environmental permits and authorizations, as well as familiarity with the conservation and PNA management sector. **Selection criteria** · Experience working with governmental and/or international organizations will be considered. Type of position: Full-time Salary: Up to $20,459.00 per month Benefits: * Medical expense insurance * Additional vacation days or paid leave Work location: On-site employment