Lead International Consultant – Gender, Economy & Value Chain Analysis

About the role

The Lead International Consultant will guide a joint assessment on Sudan’s women‑led economic recovery, combining quantitative economic analysis, market mapping and value‑chain studies to produce evidence‑based investment recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and refine the assessment methodology, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• Lead market mapping and gender‑responsive value‑chain analyses for high‑potential sectors such as agriculture, livestock, food processing, manufacturing, creative industries and the care/green economy.
• Quantify women’s contribution to local and national economies and estimate economic returns of women‑led production.
• Coordinate with IOM/DTM, UN experts and national stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Produce the main assessment report, including the Women’s Economic Recovery Index (WERI) framework and an investment‑ready portfolio.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Development Economics, Gender Studies, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in economic research, market systems development, value‑chain analysis or women’s economic empowerment, preferably in Sudan or similar post‑conflict contexts.
• Proven track record of leading research design and reporting for UN agencies, government ministries or development partners.

Required skills

• Gender‑responsive market and value‑chain analysis.
• Economic modelling and estimation of GDP contributions.
• Design of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• Stakeholder coordination and multi‑agency collaboration.