Asociada/O De Género Y Fortalecimiento Institucional

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ecuador works to promote gender equality and women's empowerment as central to its mandate. The organization's strategic plan emphasizes gender equality as a key accelerator for development. In Ecuador, UNDP supports public institutions in integrating gender equality into their management, policies, programs, and services through the "Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions" initiative.

Job Purpose

This role supports the Gender Analyst in implementing and monitoring the "Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions" and the Office's "Gender Equality Seal for Development" action plan. The position also addresses technical, programmatic, and operational needs for mainstreaming gender across UNDP Ecuador's areas, programs, and projects. The Associate will provide execution, accompaniment, facilitation, and technical follow-up on gender-related matters, adhering to established methodologies, standards, action plans, and technical guidelines to advance institutional strengthening and gender equality priorities.

Responsibilities

The Associate will support the integral implementation of the "Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions" by assisting with initial planning, institutional commitment stages, and developing project timelines, roadmaps, and communication mechanisms. This includes preparing and facilitating induction and capacity-building sessions on the Seal's methodology, standards, and tools for institutional staff. The role involves regular communication with focal points, accompanying the baseline and self-diagnosis stages, reviewing evidence, and supporting the consolidation and presentation of results. Additionally, the Associate will assist in developing and monitoring the Improvement Action Plan, including organizing workshops and defining key performance indicators.

Work Experience

No specific work experience requirements were detailed in the provided text. Experience in supporting gender equality initiatives, institutional strengthening programs, or project implementation within a development context would be advantageous.

Skills

Supportive, Facilitation, Technical Follow-up, Communication, Planning, Monitoring, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Institutional Strengthening, Gender Mainstreaming.

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