Consultant - Leave No One Behind (LNOB) and Human Rights Analysis for Guyana

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, and to foster social and economic development globally. The UN operates in numerous countries, including Guyana, where it aims to address various developmental challenges and support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization employs thousands of staff members worldwide, working across various sectors to achieve its objectives.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant for Leave No One Behind (LNOB) and human rights analysis in Guyana is crucial for strengthening the United Nations’ evidence base regarding patterns of inclusion and exclusion within the country. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive analysis that informs priority setting, collective programming, and policy dialogue, aligning UN system-wide programming with national development priorities. This role is particularly significant as Guyana experiences rapid economic growth due to offshore oil discoveries, which presents both opportunities and challenges in achieving equitable development outcomes. The consultant will utilize a mixed-methods analytical approach to assess the socio-economic landscape, focusing on marginalized groups and ensuring that their voices are included in the development process. The analysis will support the preparation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2027–2031, contributing to the overarching goal of fostering social cohesion and inclusive development in Guyana.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for conducting a detailed Leave No One Behind (LNOB) and human rights analysis, which includes several key duties:

• Designing a context-sensitive research and dissemination approach that considers political, social, and institutional sensitivities related to LNOB and human rights.
• Conducting a comprehensive desk review of national and international sources, including UN human rights mechanisms, national laws, policies, and statistical reports.
• Performing systematic reviews and harmonization of quantitative data, ensuring disaggregation by relevant characteristics such as sex, age, and ethnicity.
• Applying advanced quantitative analysis techniques and innovative data visualization methods to enhance interpretability.
• Engaging in qualitative analysis through key informant interviews with UN entities and national stakeholders to capture perceptions and contextual factors influencing exclusion.
• Triangulating quantitative and qualitative evidence to produce analytically sound findings, particularly in data-constrained environments.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including government entities and civil society organizations, to gather insights and validate findings.
• Prioritizing the use of existing data and evidence while being mindful of data availability and quality constraints.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires an advanced university degree (at least a master's) in development studies, human rights, economics, social sciences, public health, or a related field, with a strong foundation in applied policy analysis. Additionally, candidates must possess at least ten years of professional experience in LNOB analysis or comparable analytical work in a development context. A demonstrated understanding of the Guyanese development and human rights context is essential, including familiarity with national institutions and key development challenges. Candidates should also have experience applying both quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches, with the ability to work with disaggregated data and assess data gaps. Experience engaging with marginalized communities and translating analytical findings into actionable insights is desirable, as is familiarity with UN programming processes.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree (master's or higher) in relevant fields such as development studies, human rights, economics, social sciences, or public health. This educational background should provide a strong foundation for conducting policy analysis and understanding complex development issues.

Experience:
The consultant should have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in conducting LNOB analysis, human rights-based analysis, or similar analytical work within a development context. This experience should include leading or contributing to complex analytical assignments that require a nuanced understanding of socio-economic dynamics and governance issues.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, with excellent drafting and communication skills required to effectively convey analytical findings and engage with stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The expected duration of the consultancy is five months, and the position is remote. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that the recruitment is conducted fairly and transparently.