Macroeconomist - Local Consultant Home-Based - position for Nationals of Egypt

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The “Flagship Initiative Surging Women's Employment by 5% before 2030 in the Green, STEM, and Care Economies” seeks to increase women's employment in the Arab States, by nearly 500,000 jobs in five years through innovative and collaborative approaches across governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, UN agencies, NGOs, and media. 

The “Macro Economist – Women Employment Arab States” will play a key role in supporting the research, data and analysis on macroeconomic policy, investment and regulatory environment needed to achieve women employment at scale in the Arab States. 

By (i) provide analysis of macroeconomics necessary, to reach at least a 5% surge in women employment in 6-8 countries in the Arab States, (ii) provide comparative analysis of statistical methodologies in capturing Women’s Labor Force Participation (WLFP), employment and unemployment data in the Arab states. 

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Women's Employment in the Green, STEM, and Care Economy, the “Macro Economist – Women Employment Arab States” will also provide, as needed additional macro-economic analysis, research and advice as well as preparation of documents and literature needed for the formulation, implementation and adaptation of the Flagship Initiative.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

• Provide analysis of macroeconomic gender responsive policies necessary, to reach at least a 5 percentage points surge in women employment in 6-8 countries in the Arab States

Produce analysis of national macro-economic and investment policies and regulations necessary to reach at least a 5 percentage points surge in women employment, including implementable recommendations on national women-labor intensive policies.

Managing and leading the process, through the Country Offices, of supporting national partners to expedite policy reforms which expedite a surge in women employment, to reach national WLFP targets. 

• Provide a comparative analysis of statistical methodologies in capturing WLFP data in the Arab states.

Review and compare Arab States statistical methodologies on documenting Women Labor Force Participation and women’s employment.

Quantify potential gaps between nationally captured data and on WLFP and Women Employment 

Based on best practices, propose a statistical model that would serve the target setting and monitoring of the Flagship Initiative.

• Provide as needed additional macro-economic analysis for the formulation, implementation and adaptation of the Flagship Initiative.

Based on needs, provide short and quick macro-economic analysis that would serve the ongoing implementation of the Flagship Initiative. 

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy with expected travel

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent analytical skills covering macroeconomic and investment policies, labour statistics, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, power point.
• Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them.
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;

Required Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in macroeconomics,labor economics and/or any other related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two addit