Especialista en investigación social y trabajo de campo – Ecuador

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Especialista en investigación social y trabajo de campo for a gender consultancy assignment financed by UN-Women in Ecuador.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment with UN-Women in Ecuador focused on gender equality and the care economy. The initiative aims to strengthen the architecture of national and local care systems by recognizing, reducing, and redistributing unpaid care work, while formulating robust public policy and planning instruments at both national and territorial levels.

To support this initiative, we are seeking a qualified Social Research and Fieldwork Specialist. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in executing qualitative research methodologies, coordinating extensive fieldwork, and engaging with public sector stakeholders and key actors to ensure high methodological standards and impactful capacity-building processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Contribute to the development of the national care map and the evaluation of care services within the national integrated care system.
• Design and implement qualitative research methodologies for gathering primary and secondary data on care services.
• Facilitate capacity-building and training processes targeted at public officials and key local stakeholders.
• Ensure the integration of a strong gender perspective across all social research and fieldwork activities.

Scope of work

• Review administrative records, secondary sources, and design the social research methodology with a gender focus and multi-stakeholder articulation.
• Execute qualitative data collection in the field, including exploratory surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
• Process and analyze qualitative and quantitative information gathered from primary and secondary sources.
• Collaborate on territorial diagnostics, actor mapping, and the formulation of public policy proposals for local care systems.
• Design and facilitate training and capacity-building processes aimed at public sector officials and key actors.

Your role as Especialista en investigación social y trabajo de campo

• Lead the planning and execution of social research activities and fieldwork operations in close coordination with the project team.
• Implement qualitative research tools and methodologies for data collection in the field.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and qualitative assessments with public institutions and local stakeholders.
• Design and facilitate training workshops and capacity-building processes directed at public officials.
• Contribute to the drafting of territorial diagnostics and qualitative research reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to UN-Women quality standards and gender mainstreaming guidelines throughout fieldwork.

Requirements

• Education: Título de cuarto nivel en derecho, economía, sociología o afines
• Al menos 4 años en investigación social de género en instituciones del sector público
• Al menos 3 años en la implementación de herramientas cualitativas para el levantamiento de información en campo
• Al menos 1 año en el diseño y facilitación de procesos de capacitación dirigidos a funcionarios públicos

Desirable

• Prior experience working with international organizations or United Nations agencies on gender equality projects.
• Familiarity with local governance structures and decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador.

A dedicated social research professional with a strong background in gender studies, extensive public sector fieldwork experience, and proven expertise in qualitative data collection and capacity building for public officials.

Assignment details

• Location: Ecuador
• Financed by: UN-Women
• Sector: Gender
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 80% de tiempo mínimo de dedicación
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UN-Women-financed project in Ecuador.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.