Intersectional Analysis Associate Officer

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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The UNV will be working broadly within the UNDP Guatemala office with all programmatic units to assure that the intersectional approach is being applied in project design and implementation and that the human rights of vulnerable populations is safeguarded. The groups in question are mainly youth, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV. The UNV will be collaborating closely with the office’s Gender Analyst, under the supervision of the head of the unit of strategic analysis.

The UNV will also be supporting the implementation of a new phase of the UNPRPD UN joint agency programme “Strengthening the development of the preconditions for the exercise of their human rights by the people with disabilities in Guatemala” (if approved) which has three outputs´:

•Capacity of national stakeholders, especially of key duty bearers and rights holders, is enhanced, to ensure more effective contributions towards disability inclusive policies, systems and - for the implementation of the CRPD and SDGs. •Legal frameworks and systems (i.e., laws, policies, plans, programs, services and administrative systems) addressing the preconditions for disability inclusion are newly developed, reviewed, or reformed, to be in line with CRPD standards. •Multi stakeholder participation and contribution to the design, reform, and implementation of disability inclusive laws, policies and systems is enhanced.

•Support the program units, with the purpose of making viable recommendations and actions lo leave no one behind in the programs and projects of the country office, accompanying and advising their implementation.

•Prove advice on appropriate inclusion indicators in projects and supporting the office in monitoring and reporting on results/products and objectives according to these adjusted indicators, in close collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation specialist.

•Collaborate with office focal points to draw up plans to strengthen the internal capacities of the staff of the Guatemala office in matters of intersectionality.

•Organize a series of office exchange meeting, where experts can share their experiences on working with vulnerable groups with each other.

•Support in the identification of new project opportunities and funds available to strengthen the UNDP portfolio in this thematic area.

•Strengthen UNDP's working partnerships with relevant civil society organizations to create a pool of civil society advisors in matters of intersectionality.

•Support the implementation of the UNPRPD UN joint programme.

•Support the office’s work on HIV and liaise with the regional office when needed.

•Accountability •Adaptability and flexibility •Creativity •Judgement and decision-making •Planning and organising •Professionalism •Self-management

inclusion, diversity, development projects. Proven record of working on inclusion/for the benefit of vulnerable groups; experience with the public sector is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations; •Experience with the concept of intersectionality and its operationalization in practice.
•Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Have affinity with or interest in social inclusion, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Guatemala has a strong indigenous culture, it is mountainous, forested and dotted with Mayan ruins, lakes, volcanoes, and orchids. The climate is directly related to its altitude and proximity to the coasts. The temperate country where the capital is located extends from 750 to 1,660 meters above sea level, where day temperatures average from 24°C to 26°C, and night temperatures average from 15.5°C to 21°C. Two main seasons prevail: dry (November-April) and wet (May-October).

The country sometimes faces road blockages that are motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or by regional issues. Although most of the serious crime involves local gangs, incidents are usually indiscriminate and can occur in tourist areas. With high levels of crime and homicide rates attention should be paid when moving around in the capital by foot, and walking during nighttime is strongly discouraged. For security reasons it is recommended to live in zone 14 or zone 10 of the capital.

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