Human Rights and Inclusion Associate – UNV jobs in Guatemala
- Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNV
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-04-03
Details
Mission and objectives
Secretary-General’s global reform agenda launched on 1 January 2019, in response to General Assembly resolution 71/243, repositions the UN Development System to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in a way to leave no one behind. Central to this process, and as further mandated by General Assembly resolution 72/279, a new generation of UN Resident Coordinator Offices are being strengthened under the leadership of an empowered UN Resident Coordinator, the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at the country level, which is represented by several United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. As such, the Resident Coordinator’s Office of the United Nations System is composed of five core functions in support of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the most important planning and implementation instrument for UN development activities within countries, translating the vision of Member States into United Nations actions and impacts on the ground.
Context
In addition to the core team of five thematic functions, Resident Coordinator´s Office (RCO) Guatemala also includes a Secretariat of the Peace Building Fund led by a Coordinator, who reports to the Resident Coordinator and a Peace and Development Adviser, who also reports to the Resident Coordinator. An United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) National Disasters Advisor is also present in the country reporting to the Resident Coordinator who is also the Humanitarian Coordinator of the UN System in Guatemala.
A new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) will be signed by December 2025 and will be valid for the period of 2026-2030 and will be implemented in cohesive manner as part of an interagency effort including State institutions and stakeholders from the civil society, private sector, international and national development and governance organizations, academia and others. The implementation of the UNSDCF will be the main program of activities for the RCO team in years ahead. In addition, as part of the United Nations Efficiency Agenda, support will be needed to implement our Business Operations Strategy towards the formulation of Common Premises by 2024, which will all require the application of the specific guidelines communicated by the global and regional headquarters of the United Nations, which will require joint work and cooperative decision-making in line with the contextual factors and historical specificities of Guatemala. The UNV expert in human rights and inclusion will be part of the entire process of the continuous reform towards a One UN implementation of the UNSDCF and the accompanying projects and agendas towards more efficiency and coherence.
Task description
UNV expert in human rights and inclusion will support the Resident Coordinator´s Office (RCO) in the coordination of the United Natiosn Country Team (UNCT) in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-2030.
-He/she/they will focus on interagency work on human rights, gender equality, inclusion of persons with disabilities and the elderly, youth empowerment, indigenous people, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
-UNV Expert will contribute to the preparation and the update of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UNSDCF annual and pluriannual reviews, and will support the Head of Office, RCO and the UNCT in activities related to the UN system on joint programming, monitoring and evaluation processes in the context of the implementation of UNSDCF 2026-2030.
-UNV expert will participate in the work of UN task forces, and thematic groups organized around the UNSDCF results and in close relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
-He/she/they will support the planning and execution of information and awareness activities for indigenous people and migrants.
-He/she/they will provide policy advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities for development cooperation including communication and advocacy, partnership building, data management and strategic planning. UNV Expert will be prepare substantive briefs on Government´s policies and strategies, UN work in the country and other partners.
-He/she/they will support the RC in the implementation of UN policies and strategies such as the Disability Inclusion Strategy, the policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Secretary General’s Call to Action for Human Rights, Youth2030.
-The UNV Expert will support the organization of the yearly gender equality actor recognitions; will write articles and create other written content on sustainable development and human rights (documents; informative notes; graphic content; others).
-He/she/they will participate in the organization of meetings and events called by the RCO.
Eligibility criteria
Age
35 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
7 years of experience in human rights, gender empowerment, policy analysis, ability to extract, interpret, analyze, visualize data and resolve operational problems; experience in drafting reports and correspondence and speaking notes, previous experience with international organizations in the region, knowledge about the UN system would be an advantage.
**NOTE: For this assignment, applications will be accepted from persons with a minimum age of 27 years and older.
**NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to appy.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Development programmes
Driving license
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Languages
Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in social sciences, international relations, political science, human rights, economics, public policy, or public administration with focus on data analysis, statistics.
Competencies and values
•PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
•COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
•TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
•PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
•ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala. It is categorized as a United Nations family duty station, hardship category A. To learn more about hardship category ratings, visit https://icsc.un.org/Home/DataMobility.
This location is classified as Cwb (Dry-winter subtropical highland climate) by Köppen and Geiger. Temperatures average 19.4 °C | 66.9 °F. Official language is Spanish and is spoken in Guatemala City. The two other official languages are Xinka and Garifuna. Over 40 percent of Guatemalans are indigenous.
Much of Guatemala City is safe during the day. The city is subdivided into zones, which resemble neighbourhoods or administrative districts in other countries. Zone 14, where the United Nations’ offices are located, is safe. Zone 10, where most businesses and hospitality industry are found, is also among the safe areas. It is not recommended to walk alone after dark as some areas or zones can get dangerous. Uber is widely used for transportation and the usual safety precautions apply. Most crime consists of theft of cell phone and laptops. It is advisable not to flaunt them in public.
Guatemala City offers banking, transportation, health, and communications services, which are easy to obtain. Credit cards are widely used and accepted. There are numerous shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality. Traffic, however, can be overwhelming. It is advised to live near the UN Office in Zone 14.
The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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