ONU MUJERES RO Americas & Caribbean, Consultoría Retainer Analista político regional, Home based, Consultoría Internacional
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working globally to eliminate discrimination and achieve equality between men and women. The organization supports Member States in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment through various strategic pillars, including leadership, legal frameworks, peace and security, humanitarian action, and economic empowerment. The Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean provides strategic guidance and technical support to country offices and regional partners.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide technical support to UN Women's Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA) section in the Americas and the Caribbean. The role involves continuous monitoring and analysis of political, social, and institutional trends relevant to the region. The objective is to generate timely analyses and technical inputs to inform UN Women's programmatic work, support policy formulation, and contribute to the preparation of various documents and initiatives, particularly in contexts of crisis, tension, or conflict.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for collecting, systematizing, and analyzing information on political, social, economic, and institutional trends relevant to the WPS-HA mandate in Latin America and the Caribbean. This includes monitoring national and regional contexts to identify emerging trends and elements pertinent to UN Women's programmatic priorities. The role involves preparing descriptive analyses, briefing notes, executive summaries, presentations, and background sheets as per assignment guidelines. The consultant will also contribute to incorporating contextual analysis into strategic notes, programmatic documents, concept notes, proposals, and reports, and support the preparation of materials for coordination meetings and internal learning exchanges.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in political analysis, gender issues, peace and security, or humanitarian action is required. Experience working with UN Women or other UN agencies, regional organizations, or civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable. Proven experience in research, analysis, and report writing is essential.
Skills
Political analysis, gender analysis, research and writing, information synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, communication, and knowledge management.