Auxiliar Técnico/a en Protección Ambiental
Quick answer
The UNDP is hiring an in-office Environmental Protection Technical Assistant based in Panama City to monitor environmental compliance and conservation efforts within the Panama Canal Watershed.
- Role
- Auxiliar Técnico/a en Protección Ambiental
- Organization
- UNDP / PNUD
- Location
- Panama City and Panama Canal Watershed, Panama
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an Environmental Protection Technical Assistant to support the conservation of the Panama Canal Watershed. This role involves monitoring economic activities, implementing environmental surveillance programs, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. The position requires frequent field work in complex terrains and a commitment to protecting natural water resources.
What you'll do
- Maintain a registry of economic activities within the Panama Canal Watershed.
- Perform environmental monitoring and verification of field activities.
- Support the development of norms and guidelines for environmental best practices.
- Prepare technical reports on natural resource conservation and water quality.
- Participate in outreach and awareness programs for local communities.
What it takes
- Completed secondary education (4 years of experience required) or a university degree in Environmental/Biological Sciences or Engineering (1 year of experience required).
- Proven experience in environmental inspections or audits.
- Valid driver's license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles in complex terrain.
- Ability to swim and perform physical field work (walking, boating, horseback riding).
- Fluency in Spanish.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Covered extraordinary expenses for mobilization and lodging during field trips.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The base office is located at the Environmental Compliance Unit in Balboa, Panama City, with extensive fieldwork requirements across the Panama Canal Watershed provinces.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What kind of field work is involved?
The role requires physical stamina to work in difficult access areas, including walking, riding horses, traveling by boat, and operating 4x4 vehicles in rural conditions.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants must have a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience, or a university degree in a relevant environmental or engineering field with one year of experience.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP / PNUD's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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