National Consultant for National Care Economy Landscape Analysis

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the lead UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in July 2010, UN Women was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality. The organization focuses on shifting laws, institutions, social behaviors, and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. UN Women operates globally, partnering with governments, women’s movements, and the private sector to translate progress into lasting changes. The organization emphasizes four key areas: leadership, economic empowerment, freedom from violence, and women, peace, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, as well as humanitarian action. UN Women is committed to keeping the rights of women and girls at the center of global progress, advocating for care as a fundamental component of economic and social systems essential for individual and societal well-being.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant for the National Care Economy Landscape Analysis will engage in a comprehensive review and validation of existing analytical products related to the care economy in Armenia. This role involves assessing materials provided by UN Women, including an inception report, desk review summary, stakeholder mapping, and draft analysis, to ensure accuracy and completeness. The consultant will develop a thorough understanding of both paid and unpaid care work, focusing on existing policy frameworks, service provision, and institutional responsibilities. The analysis aims to identify gaps in data and policies, assess the impact of unpaid care on women's economic participation, and provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening care systems in Armenia. The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s WEESC Project Analyst and other specialists to ensure that the analysis aligns with the organization’s goals and frameworks, particularly the 5R framework, which emphasizes recognizing, reducing, redistributing, rewarding, and representing care work.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks: 1) Review and validate existing documents provided by UN Women, ensuring their accuracy and consistency with synthesized findings. 2) Conduct a national landscape analysis of the care economy in Armenia, covering both paid and unpaid care work across various demographics. This includes quantitative data analysis on the distribution of care work, labor market participation, and qualitative assessments of gender norms affecting care responsibilities. 3) Identify gaps and opportunities for policy interventions to strengthen care systems, promote equitable distribution of care responsibilities, and support women's economic empowerment. 4) Develop two case studies illustrating regional disparities in care provision. 5) Prepare a comprehensive report detailing findings, challenges, and recommendations for policy and programmatic actions to enhance care systems in Armenia. 6) Facilitate stakeholder consultations to validate findings and incorporate feedback into the final report.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, with a first-level university degree in economics accepted if combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience. A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required for those with a bachelor’s degree, or 5 years for those with a master’s degree, specifically in conducting research and studies in socio-economic areas, gender equality, and women’s empowerment. Proven experience in policy analysis related to gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region is essential, along with experience working with government institutions and managing programs in care work and women’s empowerment.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in economics or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in economics may be accepted if the candidate has two additional years of relevant professional experience. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of the care economy and the socio-economic factors influencing gender equality.

Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of relevant professional experience for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or 5 years for those with a master’s degree. This experience should include conducting research and studies in socio-economic areas, gender equality, and women’s rights. Candidates should have a proven track record in policy analysis and experience working with government institutions, as well as in developing and managing programs related to care work and women’s empowerment.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Armenian is required for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and reporting, as all deliverables must be prepared in both languages. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, with no travel required. The contract duration is until December 10, 2026, with specific deliverables due on various dates leading up to that deadline. The consultant will be compensated 100% upon successful delivery of all activities by the final deadline. The position is part-time, with a focus on delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations to strengthen care systems in Armenia.