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• Natural Resources Technical Assistant

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The Natural Resources Technical Assistant supports the UNDP's project on land regularization and sustainable management in the Indio River watershed in Panama. Under supervision, the role provides technical assistance to beneficiaries on environmental requirements for land adjudication, coordinates with the Ministry of Environment, and supports field activities including cadastral surveys, land title processing, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include guiding beneficiaries through environmental processes, supporting field inspections, managing documentation, coordinating with technical teams, and maintaining project records. The position requires fieldwork in challenging terrain and may involve extended hours, weekends, and temporary stays in remote areas. The role is based in Capira, Panama Oeste, with work extending across the Indio River watershed and surrounding areas.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026

• Cadastral Planning and Control Technical Assistant (Asistente Técnico/a en Programación y Control de Catastro)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The UNDP is seeking a Cadastral Planning and Control Technical Assistant to support a project focused on land regularization and sustainable development in the Rio Indio watershed in Panama. The role involves planning, organizing, and supervising field activities related to cadastral surveys, managing land titling processes, and coordinating with local communities and institutions. The assistant will work under the supervision of a Catastro and SIG Associate, ensuring compliance with national cadastral standards and quality control of field data. Responsibilities include coordinating field teams, managing documentation, conducting quality checks, and supporting public consultations. The position requires extensive field experience in cadastral or topographical work, proficiency in GIS and CAD software, and strong communication skills. Work will be primarily in the Rio Indio watershed, with potential for travel to remote areas and extended working hours.

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• File Assembly & Integrator (Integrador/a Armador/a de Expedientes)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The File Assembly & Integrator (Integrador/a Armador/a de Expedientes) role supports the UNDP's Project of Catastro and Titulación in the Indio River Basin, Panama. The position involves managing and organizing administrative documents and files related to land titling processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements for registration with the Public Registry. Key responsibilities include assembling, reviewing, and organizing cadastral and titling documents, coordinating with various institutions, maintaining databases, preparing reports, and supporting field activities. The role requires working in challenging field conditions and involves significant travel within the project area. The position reports to the Associate for Adjudication and Processing within the Technical Support Unit.

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• Project Administrative Assistant (Asistente Administrativo/a de Proyecto)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The Project Administrative Assistant role provides comprehensive administrative and logistical support to ensure the timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality implementation of a UNDP project focused on strengthening Panama’s foreign policy and international positioning. Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and Program Officer, the incumbent will manage project documentation, maintain databases, coordinate procurement and human resources processes, and support institutional capacity-building activities. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with administrative and financial procedures within development programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive, transparent governance. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, and the role is based on-site at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama with no expected travel. This position directly supports national development priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in governance, human rights, and gender equality, while contributing to effective inter-institutional coordination and knowledge management.

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• Surveying and Field Registration Clerk (Auxiliar de Topografia y Empadronamiento)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The Surveying and Field Registration Clerk will support cadastral surveying and field registration activities within the Indio River Basin project under the supervision of the Associate of Cadastre and GIS. Responsibilities include assisting with field measurements, equipment handling, data recording, community outreach, and logistical support for cadastral and land titling processes. The role requires conducting cadastral surveys, preparing documentation, supporting public information sessions, and ensuring proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments. The position involves working in rural and difficult terrain areas across multiple provinces in Panama, requiring availability for extended hours and occasional overnight stays. The ideal candidate has completed secondary education, possesses at least three years of relevant experience in surveying assistance, and demonstrates basic technical skills with surveying tools and community interaction. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory. The role contributes to securing land tenure and promoting sustainable development through cadastral regularization and titling in the Indio River Basin, supporting inclusive governance and environmental management objectives.

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• Customer Service Clerk (Auxiliar de Atención al Público)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The Customer Service Clerk (Auxiliar de Atención al Público) supports the Catastro y Titulación project in the Cuenca Hidrográfica del río Indio by providing frontline assistance to beneficiaries. Responsibilities include offering information on cadastral and titling processes, managing and organizing physical and digital files, supporting administrative tasks such as data entry and correspondence, and assisting in logistical coordination of project activities. The role requires interaction with communities to promote participation and inclusion, especially of women as property owners. The position operates under the supervision of the Associate of Adjudication and Processing and involves work both at the project office in Capira and in field locations within the river basin area. The candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and travel to remote areas with challenging terrain. A valid driver’s license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles are required. The role demands attention to detail, effective communication, and confidentiality in handling information. The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant administrative experience with direct public service, document management, and use of Microsoft 365 applications. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory. The position contributes to securing land tenure and sustainable development in the region by supporting cadastral surveys, document processing, and community engagement.

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• GIS Technical Clerk (Auxiliar Técnico/a en SIG)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The GIS Technical Clerk supports the Catastro and Titling Project for the Indio River watershed by organizing, processing, and cleaning geographic information collected from fieldwork. Key responsibilities include digitalizing cadastral parcels, monuments, road and water networks, maintaining and updating the project geodatabase using ArcGIS and AutoCAD, validating spatial data quality, integrating CAD and GIS data, and generating official cadastral maps and reports. The role also involves supporting tenure studies, verifying technical measurements, and assisting with public outreach and title delivery activities. The position requires fieldwork in challenging terrain, including travel within the watershed area, and demands a valid driver's license with 4x4 vehicle experience. The ideal candidate has strong skills in GIS and CAD software, database management, and spatial data analysis, with fluency in Spanish. This role reports to the Associate for Cadastre and GIS and contributes to sustainable land tenure security and environmental management in Panama’s Indio River basin.

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• Technical Clerk for the Strengthening of Academic Programs

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  This six-month short-term contract with UNDP supports Panama’s National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) in strengthening national academic and postgraduate programs. The Technical Clerk will handle technical and operational duties, including managing databases and physical or digital records for active master’s programs, preparing and reviewing documentation for funding calls, and monitoring academic and financial progress against project deliverables. The role involves administrative and financial file management, processing payments, and serving as the primary point of contact for program beneficiaries, addressing inquiries and preparing written responses. The ideal candidate holds a secondary education diploma; a bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory. Applicants with secondary education must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience in administrative management, scientific project monitoring, or research. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, data handling, and clear written and verbal communication in Spanish and basic English is essential. The position requires attention to detail, problem-solving agility, and the ability to work under supervision in an on-site setting in Panama City.

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• Coordinador/a de Proyecto [Open to internal and external applicants] (Presencial para Colón, Panamá)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama

  The UNDP seeks a Project Coordinator based in Colón, Panama, to manage and implement a development initiative focused on modernizing the Colón Free Trade Zone. The role involves coordinating project activities, developing annual work plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with UNDP procedures. The incumbent will oversee external consultants, manage procurement and financial tracking, and prepare reports for project boards. A key responsibility is fostering strategic partnerships with government entities, academia, the private sector, and UN agencies to secure co-financing and align initiatives with national development priorities. The coordinator will also lead knowledge management efforts, capture best practices, and support new project identification and proposal development. The ideal candidate holds a complete secondary education (a bachelor’s in business administration, economics, finance, international trade, law, political science, or industrial engineering is advantageous but not mandatory) and possesses 7 years of relevant experience, or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree. Strong skills in project management, budget planning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and Microsoft Office are essential. Fluency in Spanish is required. The position operates on an in-person basis and emphasizes results-based management, strategic planning, and inclusive, rights-based approaches to sustainable development.

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