Labour Market Assessment for Female Engagement

Introduction

DRC has been active in Jordan since 2003 where it first responded to the Iraqi refugee crisis. Since mid-2012, DRC has been active in a multi-sector Syrian crisis response with operations in Ma’an, Karak, Amman, Irbid, Madaba and Mafraq governorates as well as the Azraq Refugee Camp. DRC has provided direct assistance to Syrian refugees through distribution of emergency and recurring cash assistance, winterization assistance, and specialized protection and livelihood-based support. DRC has also established referral network with local CBOs, INGOs and UN agencies in its areas of operations to facilitate access to services to the most vulnerable. DRC has also setup community centers in its area of intervention to serve both Jordanians and refugees and work towards improved social cohesion and integration of refugee and host communities.

Objective of Research Specialist—Labour Market Assessment for Female Engagement:**

The objective of the Research Specialist role is to conduct a labour market assessment that will be informed by DRC’s existing gender analysis and will be used to inform the design of a novel Economic Recovery programme model tailored to survivors of Gender-based violence (GBV).

The consultancy aims to support DRC Jordan to develop a labour market assessment, focused on the demand-side for women in the Jordanian work force. This assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following sectors; public administration & support services, manufacturing, textiles and apparel, hospitality, customer service and retail, services (productive kitchen, hairdressing, tailoring, etc.) health and social work, and education. The assessment will focus on the job functions most in demand and the most required set of skills for those jobs. (full details are found in the terms of reference)