Consultoría especializada para la incorporación del enfoque de igualdad de género y derechos humanos de las mujeres en procesos, instrumentos e iniciativas estratégicas - Guatemala - Contrato individual Retainer
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. As the UN entity leading gender equality efforts, it works to eliminate discrimination and achieve equality between men and women. The organization's strategic plan aims to ensure women and girls fully enjoy their human rights and participate equally in all spheres. This consultancy supports UN Women's efforts in Guatemala to integrate gender equality and women's human rights into strategic processes and initiatives.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical expertise to support the design, development, review, and strengthening of strategic processes, instruments, and initiatives. The role involves analyzing, systematizing, and formulating inputs, recommendations, tools, and technical proposals that substantively and transversally incorporate gender equality and women's human rights approaches. This contribution is crucial for advancing UN Women's objectives in Guatemala by ensuring that programmatic and policy-driven activities effectively address gender disparities and promote women's rights.
Responsibilities
The consultant will conduct technical, documentary, normative, and comparative analyses related to women's human rights and gender equality. Responsibilities include reviewing policies, strategies, and normative frameworks to identify gaps and opportunities for integrating gender equality and human rights. The consultant will develop technical inputs, recommendations, and proposals for the design and enhancement of strategic processes and initiatives, including content, criteria, guidelines, and methodologies. They will systematize and analyze information from various sources, translating it into actionable technical proposals. Additionally, the consultant will develop tools to support the participation of women's organizations and civil society. They will ensure products align with national and international standards, participate in necessary meetings, and maintain coordination with UN Women for timely delivery of high-quality, editable products.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is required, with a focus on gender equality, women's human rights, and policy analysis. Experience in developing technical documents, methodologies, and strategic proposals is essential. Previous work with UN agencies or international organizations, particularly in Latin America, is desirable.
Skills
Technical and normative analysis, integration of gender and human rights approaches, complex information analysis and systematization, formulation of high-quality technical products, communication, responsibility, creative problem-solving, inclusive collaboration, and partner relations.