General information Post title: Associate Advisor in Gender, Migration, Remittances and Development Duration: initially three months with possible extension Date required: 1 April 2007 Duty station: Dominican Republic DEADLINE for submission of applications: 20 March 2007
Supervision: Direct/general supervision by: Ms. Carolina Taborga, Social Affairs Officer
Content and methodology of the supervision: The incumbent will present periodical reports to the supervisor on the activities undertaken. In addition, periodic meetings will be held with the supervisor in order to assess the work performance
Duties, responsibilities and output expectations The incumbent will be responsible of the following:
Follow-up on the implementation of the project: gender and remittances, the case of Philippine migrants in Italy funded by IFAD. This includes: - Providing guidance for the main researcher who is carrying out the case study in Italy and the Philippines; - Reviewing draft documents, reports and other outputs produced within the project
Follow-up on the implementation of the project: “Gender remittances: building gender responsive local development”. This includes: - Developing the theoretical framework of the research project; - Designing the instruments for gathering of data; - Following the methodological guide provided by INSTRAW, supervising data collection for the project component entitled “background study” in particular in the Dominican Republic case study; - Coordinating the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in Dominican Republic case study;
The outputs to be achieved during the period are as follows: - Report, including the follow-up activities of the IFAD-funded project on gender and remittances - Report, including the background study of the project “Gender remittances: building gender responsive local development”, with an in-depth analysis of existing data and information, following the methodological guide provided by INSTRAW - Report, including the outputs of the quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Qualifications and experience: Education: Advanced university degree (master level) or a combination of academic and professional experience in social studies, or fields related to gender and migration issues.
Languages: Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity is essential. Excellent writing and editing skills in English or French are required. Proficiency in Spanish is also essential.
Work experience: At least two to three years of experience in research activities in areas related to gender and migration. Experience in the design of conceptual frameworks, methodologies and tools are required for conducting field research and case studies. Relevant experience in modern software applications and operations is also required. Relevant experience in working with UN system agencies would be a strong asset.
Other skills: Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity is essential. Good knowledge on the process of developing project proposals and follow-up activities related to project implementation would be a strong asset. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams within a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Background information The United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW) is the leading United Nations Institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management in partnership with governments, the United Nations System, civil society and academia to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. Its vision is to be a leader in strategic and innovative actions that make a difference in women’s lives.
UN-INSTRAW is governed by an Executive Board (composed of 10 Member States) and has a small core staff dedicated to the servicing and coordination of UN-INSTRAW programmes and projects. The Institute reports to ECOSOC and the General Assembly. It works in close collaboration with other UN entities through mechanisms such as the Inter-agency Network on Women and Gender Equality and agreements for collaborative partnerships. UN-INSTRAW’s headquarters are located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Other UN entities with national representation at the duty station are: UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, FAO, WFP, UNAIDS, and World Bank.
Gender, Migration, Remittances and Development programme This programme aims to highlight the increasingly influential role that women migrants play in the maintenance of their households and the development of their families and communities both in countries of origin and destination. Hence, UN-INSTRAW promotes the inclusion of a gender perspective in research, analysis and policy-making in relation to migration and remittances. Although there is growing interest in the potential contribution of remittances to poverty-reduction and community development, reflected in the formulation of policies and programmes to maximize their potential, there is a significant gap in understanding and action related to the gender dimensions of remittances. Thus, UN-INSTRAW considers that a critical review of research, policies, and programmes on remittances from a gender perspective is essential to ensuring their effective contribution to development. UN-INSTRAW has pioneered research in this area through a series of case studies analyzing the gender dimensions of the sending, use and impact of remittances. More specifically these case studies will reveal: (i) the contribution of women migrants to the development of their countries and their communities of origin and the relevance of this contribution to poverty eradication and the achievement of the MDGs; (ii) how women’s migration is affecting gender roles, power relations and decision-making processes in households and communities of origin; and (iii) policies and programmes aimed at increasing the development potential of remittances and include gender perspectives and women’s contribution, needs and priorities. At present, the series includes case studies conducted in the following countries: Albania, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Lesotho, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, and countries in Southern Africa.
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