Job Title: Gender Integrated Enterprise Development Specialist
Organization Name: Confidential
Location: Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar
Number of Vacancies: 2
Gender: Any
Closing on: 2026-07-31
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, copies of educational and experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent passport-size photograph to recruitment.ngo2025@gmail.com no later than 31 July 2026. Please mention "Application for Gender Integrated Enterprise Development Specialist" in the subject line of the email.
General Instructions
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and/or interview.
No TA/DA will be admissible.
The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Candidates currently serving in Government, Semi-Government, or Autonomous Bodies should apply through the proper channel.
Women and qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Background
A reputable organization is seeking applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the position of Gender Integrated Enterprise Development Specialist for a development project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting inclusive enterprise development by integrating gender-responsive approaches into entrepreneurship, value chain development, business support services, and market access initiatives, with a particular focus on enhancing economic opportunities for women and youth.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement gender-responsive enterprise development interventions to promote inclusive economic growth.
Identify and support women-led and youth-led enterprises through business planning, mentoring, capacity building, and access to business development services.
Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into enterprise development, value chain, and market linkage activities.
Facilitate access to finance, markets, technology, and investment opportunities for women and marginalized entrepreneurs.
Coordinate with public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen inclusive business ecosystems.
Develop and deliver training programs on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business management, and gender-inclusive business practices.
Monitor and report on gender-related outcomes and ensure compliance with donor gender and social inclusion requirements.
Prepare technical reports, work plans, progress reports, and other project documentation.
Requirements
Qualification
Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Gender Studies, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Economics, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in enterprise development, women's economic empowerment, gender mainstreaming, entrepreneurship promotion, SME development, or private sector engagement.
Experience working on donor-funded development projects will be preferred.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing gender-inclusive enterprise development and livelihood interventions.
Experience in working with women-led enterprises, producer organizations, cooperatives, SMEs, financial institutions, and government departments.
Sound understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, market systems development, and inclusive value chain approaches.
Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills.
