BIOFIN Project National Specialist – Mexico City (On-Site Role)

The BIOFIN Initiative (Biodiversity Finance Initiative), led by UNDP, is seeking a highly motivated National Specialist to join its team in Mexico City. In this on-site role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing sustainable biodiversity finance strategies, working closely with government stakeholders, private sector partners, and local communities. If you have expertise in environmental finance, policy development, or project management, and are passionate about driving impactful conservation efforts, we encourage you to apply.

Scope of Work for BIOFIN Project National Specialist

1. Project Planning & Execution

   • Coordinate technical and budgetary planning with UNDP’s Country Office and BIOFIN’s global team.

   • Ensure efficient implementation of activities, monitor progress, and prepare financial/substantive reports.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

   • Manage relationships with strategic partners (public/private sectors) and communicate project results.

   • Represent BIOFIN in national/international forums and develop outreach materials.

3. Team Leadership & Coordination

   • Supervise BIOFIN Mexico’s technical team and serve as the primary liaison with national counterparts and BIOFIN’s global network.

   • Oversee specialized consultancies and knowledge-sharing with other BIOFIN countries.

4. Biodiversity Finance Solutions

   • Design and implement innovative financing mechanisms (e.g., carbon pricing, ecosystem-based solutions) at national/subnational levels.

   • Align policies with international frameworks (TNFD, ISSB, SBTN) and support federal environmental goals.

5. Resource Mobilization & Policy Advising

   • Develop new funding mechanisms, analyze financial regulations, and provide technical advice to the government.

   • Adapt global BIOFIN initiatives for Mexico and document lessons learned.

6. Reporting & Integration

   • Consolidate programmatic data for UNDP Country Office and BIOFIN global reports.

   • Document best practices to inform decision-making.

Institutional Agreement

The specialist will report to UNDP Mexico’s Environment, Energy, and Resilience Program Officer and collaborate with BIOFIN’s regional/global teams.

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Minimum Requirements for the Selected NPSA 

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field is required; or

• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields plus 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience

• 5 years (with Master’s) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s) of experience in project management, design, monitoring, and evaluation.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working with national/international experts, financial institutions, and leading results-driven teams.

• Knowledge of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (e.g., CBD, UNFCCC).

• Familiarity with international environmental/biodiversity funds.

• Understanding of climate and nature-related financial disclosure frameworks (e.g., TNFD, ISSB).

Desired Skills & Additional Requirements of BIOFIN Project National Specialist

Professional Experience

• 5+ years in environmental/sustainable finance, including proven experience in developing financial instruments (CV must demonstrate this).

• Knowledge of environmental/climate risk integration principles and methodologies, particularly in Mexico’s banking and financial sector.

• Familiarity with Mexico’s budgetary process.

• Experience in drafting publications, reports, and presentations (must provide samples if available).

• Work experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with a results-driven approach (must demonstrate through team management experience).

Language Requirements

• Fluent Spanish (required).

• Advanced English (required).

• Proficiency in another language (considered an advantage).

Technical Certifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project planning, and monitoring tools.

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