Gender equity and women´s empowerment Associate

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.

During the last years, the Bolivian State has become a country of emigration and immigration. Indeed, the percentage of migrants that have chosen Bolivia as their destination country has increased, with foreigners from Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, among other nationalities. There are approximately 11.479 migrants from Venezuela living in Bolivia and 7.461 migrants that transit by Bolivia. As regards internal migrations, Bolivia is going through a process of desreguralization through which thousands of peasants leave the countryside in a migration directed mainly towards the cities, where there are better job opportunities. This phenomenon of internal migration coexists with that of emigration. Some segments of the population, mainly urban and with certain socioeconomic characteristics, choose to leave the country. In this context, the main areas of action of OIM in Bolivia are: • Assistance to people in emergency situations • Labor Migration • Integration of Migrants • Migration and Development • Voluntary Return and Reintegration • Public policies and research • Migration and climate change • Fight against human trafficking and smuggling migrants Unfortunately, in many cases migration places migrants in various forms of violation of their rights, including human trafficking, lack of access to health, education, among others. This situation affects men and women differently, and it is important to approach them from a gender and equity approach.

Under the direct supervision of Head of the IOM Office in Bolivia, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Ensure the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women, in all of Programs and Projects of OIM Bolivia, through the review of indicators - Support the design of Gender Equality strategies to enhance gender equality and women’s empowerment linked with the thematic of migration . - Support identification of gender issues relevant to migration in Bolivia. - Contribute to mainstream gender into national and regional migration processes, policies and legislative frameworks. - Carry out any other task related to the gender equity and women´s empowerment as requested by the Head of the IOM Office in Bolivia.

☒ 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

gender studies, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, knowledge management, information analysis and preparation of reports

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in women’s rights, violence against women, relation between women and migration. • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset. • Experience working in the UN System is an asset. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others). • Experience of the candidate in the field of development. (Desirable)

La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, while Sucre is the constitutional capital and the seat of the Supreme Court. La Paz was established in 1548 and is in the Andes. Altitude of the city ranges from about 4,058 m (13,313 ft) above sea level in El Alto (where the airport is located) to 3,100 m (10,170 ft) in the lower residential area. It is the highest national capital in the world.

Security: Bolivia is in Phase 1 - precautionary - Safety Plan of the United Nations, this means that routine activities are carried out normally and is required to report travel inside and outside Bolivia. Bolivia is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential