Private Sector Engagement for Women's Economic Empowerment National Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly as part of the UN reform agenda. Its mission is to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. UN Women merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization operates in multiple countries, working towards eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

Job Overview:
The Private Sector Engagement for Women's Economic Empowerment National Consultant will play a crucial role in the management and implementation of the Surging Women’s Employment Flagship Initiative (SWEI) in the Arab States region. This initiative aims to increase women's employment by 5% by 2030 through innovative partnerships with the private sector, government, NGOs, and other stakeholders. The consultant will focus on enhancing decent employment opportunities for women by improving gender-responsive workplaces and fostering transformative partnerships. The role involves aligning UN Women’s engagement with the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and ensuring that the implementation of these principles is effectively managed within the Jordan Chapter of the flagship initiative. The consultant will report to the Women’s Economic Empowerment Specialist and coordinate with the Regional Office for Arab Countries to achieve the initiative's goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for the national implementation of the private sector pillar under the Jordan Chapter of the flagship initiative. Key responsibilities include leading the rollout of WEPs components, developing and managing roadmaps and annual work plans, building strategic partnerships for women’s employment, coordinating day-to-day implementation with various stakeholders, and expanding private sector engagement through outreach and recruitment plans. The consultant will also develop training materials, provide advisory support to companies, and facilitate linkages between the Gender Seal process and WEPs advisory support. Additionally, the consultant will support coordination between the Jordan Chapter and regional initiatives, prepare for the annual UN Women Arab States Private Sector Forum, and ensure coherence in approaches and reporting on WEPs principles.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, international collaboration, social sciences, or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. The position requires strong knowledge of women’s economic empowerment, WEPs, and private sector partnerships for gender equality and women's empowerment. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, networking abilities, and the capacity to develop and roll out training and advisory sessions for private sector enterprises.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as economics, international collaboration, or social sciences is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of gender issues and the economic landscape in which the consultant will operate.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on programs related to gender and the private sector is required. Candidates should have experience engaging the private sector to promote women's economic empowerment in Jordan, providing advisory support, and coordinating with national stakeholders, including private sector partners and civil society organizations. Experience working with the UN is considered desirable, as it indicates familiarity with international standards and practices.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, private sector partners, and international organizations. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role, and specific details regarding contract duration, seniority level, and whether it is full-time or part-time are not specified in the job ad. UN Women emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants are advised to complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification.