UN Women - International Consultant, Provide Technical Support on Women's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment and Private Sector Skills Needs Mapping under the Women's Economic E

Responsibilities

• Lead desk reviews of research, policies, and administrative data on women's entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan
• Provide methodological guidance and quality assurance for primary data collection, including interviews and focus groups
• Conduct integrated analysis of evidence to identify gaps and best practices in the entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Write comprehensive assessment reports and prepare stakeholder validation presentations
• Map private-sector HR and skills needs, including gender-responsive assessments of workplace barriers
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to the National Consultant on research design and implementation
• Ensure all outputs meet high-quality analytical standards and are gender-responsive

Requirements

• Master's degree in social sciences, entrepreneurial studies, or an equivalent field with a specialization in gender
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in socio-economic studies related to women's economic empowerment or labor market analysis
• Proven experience in conducting legal reviews, skills-needs assessments, and employability assessments
• Demonstrated experience working with public institutions, private sector, and CSOs on women's economic empowerment
• Experience in organizing and implementing focus groups and surveys
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Russian is an asset

About the Company

UN Women 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.