Gender & Women’s Economic Empowerment Specialist (Consultancy)

About the role

The Sustainable Research and Development Center (SRD Center) is looking for a qualified Gender / Women’s Economic Empowerment Specialist to support a final external evaluation of a development programme in Madaba Governorate, Jordan. The programme aims to strengthen women’s participation in economic activities linked to cultural heritage, tourism, crafts, entrepreneurship, and creative industries.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment throughout the evaluation process.
• Assist in designing the evaluation methodology, matrix, indicators, and data‑collection tools.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret gender‑related data to assess programme relevance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the preparation of evaluation reports, including findings and recommendations.
• Support the integration of gender‑responsive approaches into municipal and local development strategies.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in gender studies, development economics, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in gender‑focused monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of women’s economic empowerment in cultural heritage, tourism, and creative sectors.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact development evaluation.
• Collaboration with local authorities and international development partners.
• Consultancy contract with competitive remuneration.