Consultancy for programmatic and substantive support in the implementation and follow-up of the activities of the population and development work by ECLAC’s Population Division in LAC

Contract

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Result of Service

Population and development component of the “Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean. Programme 2024” and other projects of CELADE – Population Division of the ECLAC successfully implemented.

Work Location

CELADE – Population Division, ECLAC, Santiago

Expected duration

1 year

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the coordinator of the Population and Development Area, the consultant will carry out the following activities: 1. Supports the follow-up of the financial implementation of the Cooperation Agreement and the preparation of project reports. 2. Assists in the organization of expert group meetings, seminars and conferences on population-related issues. 3. Provides support to intergovernmental processes, such as the Regional Conference on Population and Development and the Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons of ECLAC, and the Regional Review of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. This activity includes preparing reports or inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies, attending meetings, preparing summary reports on meetings, assisting in the organization of panels or round tables. 4. Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings / conferences, etc. 5. Attends international, regional, or national meetings on population and development issues. 6. Contributes to technical studies on population trends, population policies and their relations to social and economic factors, taking into account the human rights perspective. 7. Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's services and participating in staff meetings.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree or equivalent) in economics, demography, statistics, sociology, or related area is required. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in programme and project support is required. Prior experience working in Latin American and Caribbean countries is desirable. Experience systematizing and analyzing statistical data is desirable. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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