UNITED ARAB EMIRATESJan. 18, 2024
Empowering Women in the UAE: Launch of Women First Jobs, the Pioneering Women-Only Job Portal
Women First Jobs, the UAE's groundbreaking Women-Only Job Portal, has officially launched, marking a historic milestone in advancing women's empowerment within the country's workforce. Founded by visionary leader Priyanka Sengar, CEO at Women First Jobs, this platform is set to revolutionize the recruitment landscape by exclusively catering to the talents and aspirations of women professionals.
In alignment with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, Women First Jobs is dedicated to supporting the council's initiatives. This includes ensuring equal pay, promoting gender equality in recruitment and promotion, mainstreaming a gender balance perspective, and maintaining transparency in the workplace.
Priyanka Sengar, with over 15 years of diverse corporate experience across India and the Middle East, spearheads this groundbreaking initiative with a clear vision to bridge the gender gap in the professional landscape. Women First Jobs addresses a critical need by providing a dedicated space for women professionals to explore career opportunities across various sectors, including banking, fintech, edtech, hospitality, IT, and more, encompassing roles from senior-level to junior and middle management positions.
Key Features and Initiatives:
Corporate Return Ship Programmes: Women First Jobs actively supports corporate return ship programs, offering mentorship and training for women returning from maternity breaks or resuming their corporate careers after breaks. This initiative emphasizes the platform's commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive professional environment for women at all stages of their careers.
Empowering Local Talent: Aligned with major government localization policies like Emiratization and Saudization, Women First Jobs is set to play a pivotal role in elevating the involvement of Emirati and Saudi women within the private sector, supporting NAFIS and Saudi Vision 2030 programs.
Unique Sanctuary for Women: The platform offers a unique sanctuary for talented women, celebrating their skills and providing a platform for them to thrive. With a rapidly growing database of skilled women globally, Women First Jobs aims to broaden its impact and weave a tapestry of successful placements across various industrial sectors.
Supporting Gender Balance Initiatives: Committed to Her Highness Sheikha Manal's vision, Women First Jobs actively supports the UAE Gender Balance Council’s initiatives, ensuring equal opportunities, promoting gender equality, and maintaining transparency.
Social Impact Initiatives: For every successful placement, Women First Jobs allocates a substantial portion of the proceeds to NGOs worldwide, focusing on women's and children's development. This initiative aligns with DEI, ESG, and CSR mandates of GCC governments.
About Women First Jobs:
Launched in [Year], Women First Jobs is the UAE’s first Women-Only Job Portal, dedicated to empowering women professionals and contributing to the country’s Gender Equality in the Workplace, Emiratization, and Saudization initiatives. Founded by Priyanka Sengar, CEO at Women First Jobs, the platform is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, breaking down barriers for women in the professional world.