National Consultant – Gender, Economy & Value Chain Analysis

About the role

The National Consultant will support UNFPA's assessment of women’s economic contributions in Sudan, focusing on value chain analysis and investment-ready opportunities across target states.

Key responsibilities

• Provide local inputs and adapt the assessment methodology, ensuring tools suit Sudan’s context.
• Conduct field-level mapping of women‑led sectors and collect primary data on high‑potential value chains such as agriculture, livestock, food processing, manufacturing, creative industries, and the care/green economy.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with government bodies, IOM/DTM units, business networks, financial institutions, and community leaders.
• Compile and synthesize field data into progress reports, contribute to the Women’s Economic Recovery Index, Investment Atlas, and investment pipeline.
• Support the design of evidence‑based recovery financing recommendations and co‑facilitate validation workshops.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Gender and Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development or related field; PhD considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in economic analysis, value‑chain assessment, gender‑responsive research, and field data collection in conflict‑affected or developing contexts.