Governance, Youth Justice and Gender Empowerment Specialist

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Overview

Support development of inclusive justice systems and gender equality initiatives.

You have:

• Access to justice programming, youth empowerment, gender justice, or human rights-based approaches, preferably in conflict-affected areas or development contexts.
• Designing projects and delivering participatory training modules on human rights, gender-responsive programming, or gender-based violence prevention.
• Applying participatory and inclusive methodologies to program design and implementation.
• Facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues or intergenerational roundtables on justice, security, gender, democracy or governance.
• Collaborating with government agencies and civil society organizations to implement justice or gender equality initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of institutional guidelines or frameworks that promote youth engagement and gender-responsive approaches in justice systems.
• Implementing and conducting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), including data analysis and reporting on access to justice, youth participation, and gender equality indicators.
• Strong technical skills in human rights-based and gender-sensitive program design and implementation.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging diverse audiences and justice-sector stakeholders.
• Capacity to develop and adapt training materials and knowledge products, including reports and presentations.
• Analytical skills to assess justice-sector gaps and recommend strategic solutions that align with the SDG framework.

Contract

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

The assignment will support the UNDP Trinidad and Tobago MCO’s efforts to strengthen inclusive, people-centered justice systems and promote gender equality throughout the MCOs programmes and projects. The Specialist will provide technical assistance and programming support to develop concept notes, develop project documents, design and deliver training modules, facilitate dialogues, and build partnerships with government and civil society actors. This role will contribute to broader efforts to enhance human rights, gender-responsive programming, sustainable development and support policy development with the MCO and key stakeholders. This is in line with UNDP’s mission to foster democratic governance, human rights, and sustainable development in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. 

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP TT Governance Programme team or the designated authority, the UN Volunteer undertakes the following tasks: 

Develop concept notes and project documents.  Design and implement participatory workshops, training modules on human rights, gender justice, gender-responsive programming, and civic engagement.  

Support the establishment of structured dialogue platforms between youth and justice-sector stakeholders, facilitating intergenerational roundtables, policy dialogues, and youth-led community initiatives that promote justice access and violence prevention. 

Contribute to the development of institutional guidelines for youth engagement in justice and governance processes, ensuring integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches. 

Assist in building local capacity through mentorship, training, and technical support to civil society organizations, women-led groups, and government partners involved in project implementation. 

Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, including the design of project indicators, collection of data disaggregated by gender, age, and other relevant Leave No One Behind markers, and preparation of knowledge products such as learning reports and policy briefs. 

Facilitate partnerships and stakeholder coordination among government agencies, civil society organizations, and regional bodies to ensure alignment with national justice reform priorities and regional gender equality frameworks. 

Promote human rights-based and gender-responsive approaches throughout project activities, ensuring that principles of non-discrimination, participation, and accountability are mainstreamed. 

​​​Accountability

​​​Adaptability and Flexibility

​​Building Trust

​​Commitment and Motivation

​​Communication

​​​Empowering Others

​​​Ethics and Values

​​Integrity

​​Knowledge Sharing

​​Leadership

​​​Planning and Organizing

​​​Professionalism

​​​Respect for Diversity

​​​Self-Management

Access to justice programming, youth empowerment, gender justice, or human rights-based approaches, preferably in conflict-affected areas or development contexts. 

Designing projects and delivering participatory training modules on human rights, gender-responsive programming, or gender-based violence prevention. 

Applying participatory and inclusive methodologies to program design and implementation. 

Facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues or intergenerational roundtables on justice, security, gender, democracy or governance. 

Collaborating with government agencies and civil society organizations to implement justice or gender equality initiatives. 

Contributing to the development of institutional guidelines or frameworks that promote youth engagement and gender-responsive approaches in justice systems. 

Implementing and conducting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), including data analysis and reporting on access to justice, youth participation, and gender equality indicators. 

Skills in:

Working with international, women and youth-led organizations, particularly in marginalized communities. 

Strong technical skills in human rights-based and gender-sensitive program design and implementation. 

Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging diverse audiences and justice-sector stakeholders. 

Capacity to develop and adapt training materials and knowledge products, including reports and presentations. 

Analytical skills to assess justice-sector gaps and recommend strategic solutions that align with the SDG framework.  

Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island Caribbean nation characterized by a tropical climate, diverse culture, and a relatively high standard of living compared to many neighboring countries. The country offers a mix of urban and rural settings, with Port of Spain serving as the bustling capital that hosts many government institutions and international agencies. The cost of living can be moderate to high, particularly in urban areas, but basic goods and services are generally accessible. Public health facilities are available but may vary in quality, and private healthcare is recommended for those who can afford it. The country is known for its vibrant festivals, rich cuisine, and natural attractions, including beaches, rainforests, and bird sanctuaries. However, certain areas face challenges such as higher crime rates, especially in urban centers, requiring caution and adherence to safety guidelines. Reliable transportation and infrastructure exist, though traffic congestion can be an issue during peak hours. 

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