Análisis sobre la organización social de los cuidados y las prácticas de cuidado locales en la frontera colombo-ecuatoriana

Researches the social organisation of care across the Colombia–Ecuador border, mapping actors and transnational practices and translating gender, migration and territorial evidence into practical local and binational policy guidance for inclusive care systems.

• Design a methodology and workplan for analysing care systems in two Colombia–Ecuador border territories
• Analyse how government, families, markets and communities share care responsibilities
• Assess cross-border mobility, infrastructure, transport, services, family networks and domestic-care practices
• Identify cultural, environmental, ethnic, economic, security and gender factors shaping local care inequalities
• Map local authorities, community organisations, businesses, civil society and women's organisations involved in care
• Systematise territorial experiences and practices relevant to cross-border care policy
• Develop local and binational policy guidelines recognising care as a right and supporting migrant care workers
• Deliver the methodology, territorial analysis, policy proposal and final integrated report with presentation

• Postgraduate degree in gender studies, migration, human rights or a related field, or bachelor's degree in social sciences, economics or a related field with two additional years of experience
• At least two years of applied research experience in care economics, gender equality, migration or territorial analysis
• At least one certified course of 20 hours in gender or women's rights
• At least one certified course of 20 hours in human mobility or care
• Experience producing at least two knowledge products on care systems, care policy or migration in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Fluent Spanish and working knowledge of English
• Valid Ecuadorian work visa for foreign applicants

• Experience in at least three studies or projects on cross-border dynamics, human mobility, the right to time, migration or care in Colombia, Ecuador or Andean border areas

• Care Economy Research
• Gender Analysis
• Migration Analysis
• Territorial Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Qualitative Research
• Knowledge Product Development
• Public Policy Development
• Technical Writing
• Intercultural Research

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Intermittent consultancy at 75% dedication from the consultant's own workspace, with in-person meetings when required
• Travel to the selected Colombian border territory is expected and funded under UN Women travel policy
• Consultant must provide medical-insurance proof within the first two months
• Application requires one PDF containing a cover letter, identity document, qualifications and supporting certificates