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The MEC opened a call for 14 positions in Espacios MEC
The selection is aimed at departmental coordination assistants in 14 departments, with a monthly salary of $43,100 for 20 hours a week. According to El País of Uruguay, applications will be open until September 14, 2026.
The Ministry of Education and Culture opened a call to join a ranking list for departmental coordination assistants of the Territorial Development Program – Espacios MEC, with 14 vacancies distributed across Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Paysandú, Río Negro, Rocha, San José, Soriano, Tacuarembó and Treinta y Tres.
According to what was published by El País of Uruguay, the planned salary is $43,100 per month for a 20-hour weekly workload. The contract will be for 12 months and the ranking list will remain valid for two years.
The Espacios MEC program was created by the 2025-2029 National Budget Law and aims to expand access to education, culture, science and innovation throughout the country, through coordinated work with local governments, municipalities, state agencies and civil society organizations, with a focus on small towns and underserved areas.
The duties of the position include technical, operational and administrative support to departmental coordination, as well as collaboration in educational, scientific, cultural, artistic and community activities. They also include coordination with public institutions and territorial stakeholders, administrative follow-up, case management and logistical support for events and meetings.
Among the disqualifying requirements are a completed high school diploma or equivalent, verifiable experience in managing social, cultural, educational or territorial projects, knowledge of the territory and residence in the department applied for. In addition, tertiary or university training in related areas, experience in public management, team coordination and work with civil society organizations will be valued.
According to El País of Uruguay, the selection process will combine an evaluation of merits and background, worth 70%, and a personal interview, worth 30%. Registration will be open from August 24 to September 14, 2026 through the MEC website, where interested applicants must submit an ID card, résumé, supporting documentation of merits, proof of address and a letter of motivation.
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