Apoyo Técnico para el Diseño e Implementación de Políticas de Cuidados

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the United Nations, an international organization founded in 1945, which aims to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among countries. The UN operates in multiple countries around the world, with a mission to address global challenges and improve the lives of people through various programs and initiatives. The organization employs thousands of individuals across various sectors, focusing on humanitarian aid, development, and human rights.

Job Overview:
The position involves providing technical support for the design and implementation of care policies in Chile and Colombia. The consultant will be responsible for systematizing and analyzing information regarding the care offerings in both countries. This role is crucial in contributing analytical inputs for substantive documents prepared by the Gender Affairs Division of ECLAC, aligning with the commitments of the Regional Gender Agenda. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to collaborate with various governmental and technical teams to enhance the national care systems in both nations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Systematize statistical information regarding the public care offerings in Colombia and Chile.
• Analyze the information received from governments and organize it into databases and quick-access minutes.
• Attend working meetings with technical teams from the National Care Directorate of the Ministry of Equality and Equity of Colombia, the National Administrative Department of Statistics of Colombia, and the Ministry of Social Development of Chile regarding the national care systems in both countries, in conjunction with professionals from the Gender Affairs Division of ECLAC.
• Prepare recommendation documents and presentations as part of the technical assistance for strengthening the design of the Care System for Colombia and Chile.
• Develop inputs for substantive documents on care policies in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
• Execute other related activities within the framework of the project.

Required Qualifications:
Required: A university degree in social sciences, political science, economics, or related fields. Required: At least 3 years of experience in research related to gender equality issues; proficiency in statistical processing software (Stata, R, or others); experience in academic research on community care.

Educational Background:
A university degree in social sciences, political science, economics, or a related field is mandatory for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of gender issues and care policies.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in research related to gender equality issues. This experience should include the use of statistical processing software and academic research focused on community care, which is vital for the analytical tasks expected in this role.

Languages:
Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory for this position, as the work will involve communication and documentation in this language. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable, which could enhance collaboration and communication within the international context of the United Nations.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based, allowing for flexibility in work location. The expected duration of the contract is from May 25 to November 30, 202

• It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that the application process is accessible and fair.