UN Women
Macroeconomist - Local Consultant Home-Based - position for Nationals of Egypt
UN Women, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Macroeconomist - Local Consultant Home-Based - position for Nationals of Egypt
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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.
Job Description
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
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 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in conducting macro‑economic analysis pertaining to employment‑generation at scale and/or related experience is required
Experience in working on national or regional statistics pertaining to employment in the Arab States is required
Experience in employment generation programs, including programme design and monitoring of results is desirable
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web‑based management systems is required
Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
Languages
Fluency in English is required
Fluency in Arabic is desirable
Working knowledge of French is desirable
Statements
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: International Affairs
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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.
Job Description
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
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 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in conducting macro‑economic analysis pertaining to employment‑generation at scale and/or related experience is required
Experience in working on national or regional statistics pertaining to employment in the Arab States is required
Experience in employment generation programs, including programme design and monitoring of results is desirable
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web‑based management systems is required
Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
Languages
Fluency in English is required
Fluency in Arabic is desirable
Working knowledge of French is desirable
Statements
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: International Affairs
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