Women Economic Empowerment & Private Sector Consultant (Port Moresby)

About the role

UN Women is seeking an International Consultant to support its Women Economic Empowerment programme in Papua New Guinea. The consultant will work closely with the PNG Country Office to design and implement strategies that enhance private‑sector engagement and improve financial inclusion for women.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse private‑sector practices and identify barriers to women’s participation in formal employment.
• Develop evidence‑based strategies to promote gender‑responsive financing and business development.
• Provide technical advice on financial literacy, credit access and market diversification for women entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate capacity‑building workshops for market managers, micro‑finance institutions and other stakeholders.
• Prepare policy briefs, technical reports and recommendations for UN Women and partner organisations.
• Coordinate with government agencies, NGOs and the private sector to align interventions with national gender‑equality goals.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in economics, gender studies, development studies or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in gender‑focused economic empowerment, private‑sector engagement or financial inclusion projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the PNG socio‑economic context and gender‑based violence issues.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deliver high‑quality analytical outputs.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Financial modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project management tools (e.g., MS Project)

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence gender‑equality policy at a UN agency.
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of experts.
• Professional development in gender‑responsive economic programming.