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UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

Sudan is entering a critical recovery and reconstruction phase that will rely heavily on evidence and data to inform rights-based policies. Traditionally, assessments focusing on women in conflict-affected settings concentrate on humanitarian vulnerabilities and protection risks. While vital, this overlooks women’s active contributions to local economies, agricultural production, and informal entrepreneurship; and how strategic investments can accelerate recovery, resilience and peace. This joint assessment introduces a paradigm shift by analyzing women as proactive economic actors, producers, and entrepreneurs—positioning them as "Architects of Recovery". The assessment will combine economic analysis, market mapping, value chain assessments, enterprise surveys, and community perspectives to identify investment-ready opportunities for women-led economic recovery across target states. Findings will provide evidence-based portfolios to guide government policies, development finance institutions, and private sector investments.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Gender and Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, or another closely related field. 

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in economic research, market systems development, value chain analysis, or women's economic empowerment in Sudan.

 Proven expertise in conducting gender-responsive market and value chain analyses, including identifying barriers, growth opportunities, and investment potential for women-led enterprises. 

Proven track record in research design, field data collection, and collaborative work with UN institutions, government ministries, and national stakeholders. 

Strong understanding of post-conflict recovery dynamics and women’s economic empowerment frameworks. 

Strong understanding of ethics of data collection and working with vulnerable groups. 

Strong knowledge of Sudan’s economic context, including informal economies, agriculture, livestock, food processing, manufacturing, care work, green economy, renewable energy, digital economy, circular economy, and women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises. 

Excellent analytical, drafting, facilitation and communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of international gender equality and human rights standards.