Mission and objectivesAnchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in line with the priorities outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan, the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) supports the Arab States region to achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and building resilience to crises and shocks. In addition to its presence in New York, RBAS has its main office in the Regional Hub based in Amman, Jordan with some staff based in Beirut (Lebanon) and Dubai (UAE). The Amman Regional Hub hosts regional initiatives under the Regional Programme for Arab States 2022-2025 which touches upon the following areas of work: governance and anti-corruption, regional cooperation for the reduction of poverty and inequality, knowledge economy, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, climate security, youth engagement and empowerment, gender equality, resilience building, among others.
ContextThe objective of this assignment is to update a draft study on: Womenโs Access to Finance in Arab States Region: Obstacles and Good Practices which highlights challenges, and identifies good practices across government, central banks, commercial banks and alternative financing mechanisms in the region. This will include updating the study with the latest available secondary research, undertaking additional primary research based on key informant interviews, and validating/updating the recommendations. Based on the latest updates to the study, the consultant should also produce a five-page policy brief summarizing the key findings and recommendations. The assignment contributes to UNDP regional office focus area of gender inclusive economies, specifically financing solutions for women. Understanding UNDP's strategy on gender equality and our work on financing for gender equality would be helpful
Task DescriptionThe Online Volunteers will work under the overall guidance RBAS Gender Team leader Under their direct guidance, the Online Volunteer will carry out the specific tasks: โข Review the existing study draft report and conduct a desk review of available literature. โข Prepare a proposal for the methodology to update and validate the findings. The methodology should include the following: o The data collection and analysis methods, o Highlight the sections that would be updated, o Propose a sample of countries that would be included in the report based on an initial mapping of good practices as indicated above o Include the bibliography of references The methodology must include secondary and primary research methods. The sample of countries must cover at least the countries included in the existing draft study. โข Prepare an updated draft report โข Share and discuss the findings of the report with the UNDP gender and Inclusive growth teams to share findings and receive feedback. โข Submit a final report addressing the feedback and comments of the various teams.
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