The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nepal is hiring a Private Sector and Market Assessment Expert for a one-month consultancy in Nepal. The consultant will assess employment and income-generating opportunities in Biratnagar Metropolitan City (Morang), Triyuga, and Katari Municipality (Udaypur). The role focuses on supporting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors and vulnerable women by linking them to market-responsive training, self-employment, and decent jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing reports, policies, and labor market trends in Koshi Province.
• Develop data collection tools for consultations and focus groups.
• Conduct consultations with businesses, cooperatives, and government agencies.
• Identify labor demands, skill gaps, and potential inclusive employment models.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data on high-growth sectors.
• Provide intersectional recommendations for GBV survivors and marginalized women.
• Identify enablers and barriers to their participation in the workforce.
• Assess the feasibility of public-private partnerships for inclusive employment.
• Explore synergies with national job-matching platforms like “Shramsansar.”
• Write a comprehensive market assessment report with recommendations.
• Present findings to government, private sector, and civil society partners.
• Advocate for policy integration and municipal resource allocation.

Eligibility to apply

Education:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in market assessments, labor market or value chain analysis.
• Experience designing and implementing economic empowerment programs.
• Proven record of engaging with government, private sector, and CSOs.
• Research and data analysis expertise, including qualitative and quantitative methods.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills
• Communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Independent and team-based work abilities
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills

Preferred Knowledge:

• Gender equality and social inclusion principles
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of Koshi Province
• Fluency in English and Nepali; knowledge of local dialects desirable

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape inclusive economic empowerment strategies
• Collaboration with government, private sector, and civil society partners
• Platform to support GBV survivors and vulnerable women in Nepal

Before you apply:

Prepare the following documents:
• Updated CV
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience
• Academic and professional certificates

How to Apply

Apply online through UNFPA’s application portal. No fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process.

For further information, please contact UNFPA Nepal directly.