In accordance 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 initiatives of the UAE Gender Balance Council. It aims to ensure equal pay, promote gender equality in recruitment and advancement, incorporate a gender balance perspective, and maintain transparency.
Founded by Priyanka Sengar, CEO at Women First Jobs, this platform fills a crucial gap by providing a dedicated space for women professionals to explore career opportunities across various sectors including banking, fintech, edtech, hotels, hospitals, hospitality, food, beverages, logistics, and IT. It caters to senior-level roles as well as junior and middle management positions.
A Groundbreaking Initiative:
Women First Jobs emerges as a groundbreaking initiative, challenging traditional recruitment norms to create an environment where women can thrive in their careers. Priyanka Sengar, drawing from over 15 years of diverse corporate experience in India and the Middle East, leads this initiative with a clear vision to narrow the gender gap in the professional arena.
Addressing Market Challenges:
Responding to market challenges, Women First Jobs serves as a transformative solution, tackling the lack of a comprehensive women-talent database and the impersonal nature of traditional recruitment. This newly launched platform is designed to offer a unique, unconventional space that not only fulfills Gender Diversity and inclusion objectives but also surpasses conventional practices.
Corporate Return Ship Programmes:
Women First Jobs plays a vital role in supporting corporate return ship programs, providing mentorship and training for women returning from maternity breaks or rejoining the corporate world after hiatuses. This initiative underscores the platform's commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive professional environment for women at all career stages.
Empowering Local Talent:
In alignment with major government localization policies such as Emiratization and Saudization, Women First Jobs aims to enhance the participation of Emirati and Saudi women in the private sector. This launch seamlessly aligns with the NAFIS and Saudi Vision 2030 programs, strengthening the capabilities of local human resources and fostering a culture of gender diversity.
Unique Sanctuary for Women:
Women First Jobs provides a unique sanctuary for talented women, celebrating their skills and offering a platform for them to flourish. The platform boasts a rapidly expanding database of skilled women globally, ensuring limitless reach. Through strategic partnerships with diverse industries and an extensive network of highly qualified female candidates, Women First Jobs seeks to expand its horizons, deepen its impact, and facilitate successful placements across various industries.
Supporting Gender Balance Initiatives:
Aligned 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 committed to supporting the initiatives of the UAE Gender Balance Council. It aims to ensure equal pay, promote gender equality in recruitment and advancement, incorporate a gender balance perspective, and maintain transparency.
Social Impact Initiatives:
For every successful placement, Women First Jobs allocates a significant portion of the proceeds to NGOs worldwide, with a primary focus on women's and children's development. This initiative not only supports localization efforts but also aligns with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance), and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) mandates of GCC governments.