Assistant Gender Analyst

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Gender equality is central to UNDP support to countries to implement and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as other commitments agreed by Member States. The 2030 Agenda envisions a world “of universal respect for human rights and human dignity” in which “every woman and girl enjoys full gender equality and all legal, social and economic barriers to their empowerment have been removed.” With the largest operational platform within the United Nations family, working on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, and with expertise in areas central to achievement of the SDGs, UNDP is well positioned as the “integrator” for helping countries deliver on the Goals by “connecting the dots” on complex sustainable development issues. UNDP convenes across line ministries and development partners to address the gender dimensions of eradicating poverty, sustaining peace, accelerating structural transformation for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shocks and to ensure that the experiences, needs and contributions of both women and men are integrated into efforts to achieve sustainable development.

Assignment context

The Gender analyst will support the MCO Gender Advisor with planning, implementing, coordinating the articulation of the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP 2021), the formulation of the new Gender Equality Strategy (2022-2026), the mainstreaming of gender throughout the portfolio and the implementation of the Spotlight Initiative in Grenada.

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative at UNDP's Multi-Country Office in Barbados through the MCO Gender Focal Point, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:       1. Support the MCO Gender Focal Point in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Multi-country office. • Provide technical support to UNDP's Multi-Country Office in Barbados in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of all projects in the area of gender. The work will, inter alia, involve analysis of challenges and interventions in terms of gender issues, provide technical support to project partners, knowledge management, financial management and administrative support. • Assist the management, monitoring and expedition project implementation by developing Letters of Agreement, work-plans, monitoring and evaluation of plans, and providing support to the Deputy Resident Representative and/or the Team Leader of the Gender Cluster at UNDP's Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean based in Panama in undertaking consultation with Governments and executing and implementing agency focal points, to identify optimal approaches for meeting stated objectives; • Prepare relevant inputs to UNDP monitoring databases and platforms and contribute to programme strategies; • Support programme managers for the improvement of Gender Marker ratings at MCO level. • Provide assistance to other projects, particularly to those with GEN3 or clear gender focus such as Engender, Guyana Dominica and others. • Provide inputs for the elaboration of the MCO gender strategy in line with UNDP corporate gender strategy. • Facilitate MCO engagement in gender seal certification. • Provide a high quality of technical support on policy and research documentation from within the Gender area, UNDP's Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean and from development and national partners as necessary; • Work with government counterparts and other stakeholders to coordinate logistical and thematic aspects of meetings, webinars and workshops as necessary; • Contribute to monitor project progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets; and in alignment with the UNMSDCF, UNDP’s Strategic Plan and other institutional planning documents; • Monitor and evaluate activities implemented and manage the accurate and timely submission of the narrative and financial reporting obligations on the progress of the support project; • Consolidate inputs from country programmes, as required and ensure reports are pro-vided to donors according to UNDP’s contractual obligations; • Identify opportunities for enhancing resources, knowledge and good practices; • Contribute to develop as needed, knowledge products for the promotion of programmes, sharing of results and for presentations and other public speaking activities; • Advocacy efforts in the area of Gender; • Contribute to the implementation of the MCO communications strategy; • Year-end reporting and administrative closure of project; and • Provide other programmatic support as required.

2. In addition to the above, and specifically as regards the Spotlight Initiative, the Gender Analyst will be expected to: • Work closely with the Gender advisor to support of UNDP's component of both the Spotlight Regional Joint Programme and the Grenada Spotlight Initiative Country Programme • Contribute to the coordination with national and regional partners and other stakeholders of both the Spotlight Regional Joint Programme and the Spotlight Country Programme in Grenada. • Assist with the monitoring and reporting on both the Spotlight Regional Joint Programme and the Spotlight Country Programme in Grenada. • Help to build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies. • Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

• Some experience working in gender, in development and/or humanitarian contexts. • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender, gender-based violence, and inter-secting areas such as climate change, disaster risk recovery and management, gov-ernance, and other UNDP thematic areas. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded

Other requirements: • Willingness to travel across the Caribbean islands.

Barbados is a ‘No Phase’ security country; therefore, no security pre-clearance is required.
Barbados enjoys the reputation of a safe destination however as in any major city or town, caution and common sense should be exercised, staff are advised to be aware of their surroundings and not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewellery in public places. Always take care of your personal laptop.

The sea port is visited by cruise ships regularly but has limited capacity for servicing multiple vessels simultaneously. Covid protocols apply to all visitors and must be checked before any travel to the island. The climate is warm and humid. During hurricane season the region may be exposed to heavy rain and high winds. A hurricane passed directly over Barbados in 2021.

Dress code in Barbados is relaxed and casual. Discretion is advised. The community is generally tolerant of alcohol with many bars and restaurants across the island. Recreational drugs are illegal. Cost of living is high, particularly during peak season. Food quality is high. Utilities are reliable generally. High speed internet and cellular services are available from two carriers, Flow and Digicel. Access to medical facilities is fair. A number of banks have ATMs around the island that accept international cards. Opening a local account can be a drawn-out process. Currency is Barbados Dollars which is fixed to the US dollar at two to one. USD is widely acceptable. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Visitor driving permits may be obtained for three to twelve months or regular licenses obtained. Many options exist for accommodation and prices vary accordingly. There is a public bus and micro bus network running regularly. Taxis operate from the airport on a fixed fee which is reasonable