Application Deadline : 24 Jan 2013
Starting Date : 1 Feb 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Applications are invied from the deserving candidates for the post of Private Sector Development (PSD) Consultant at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This is contract based job and the job location is Mbabane, Swaziland. The duration of initial contract is 11 months and for the job English is required.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct/joint supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative and the Economic Advisor, the Private Sector Consultant will perform the following tasks:
• Scan the business environment, and other ongoing efforts of the CO, the Government, the organized private sector and donors with a view to promoting PPP;
• Provide advice to the CO on significant policy measures being considered or implemented by the Government in the fields of private sector development and inclusive market development and identify points of entry for UNDP’s collaboration;
• Facilitate the preparation of policy and technical briefs/notes and provide advice on methodologies, innovations, tools and working instruments in the fields of FDI and finance including private sector development and other related areas;
• Identify strategic and innovative areas for possible collaboration with interested development partners in supporting private sector development and inclusive market development, trade and finance;
• Contribute to the building of capacities within the CO and with relevant national counterparts in private sector development, trade and investment facilitation;
• Liaise with the African Facility for Inclusive Markets (AFIM) in support for exchange of knowledge, information and experience sharing with other countries;
• Advise on approaches for effective networking with regional private sector organizations;
• Assess the current framework of PPP policies, laws & regulations, institutions, and procedures in the country and contribute to formulation of policy, strategies and programs to accelerate private sector development and public-private partnerships (PPP);
• Participate in policy dialogue with Governments, development partners, private sector, and other stakeholders on meeting challenges to enhanced PPP.
• Reviews the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy (RM), tools and procedures and advice on their implementation
Key Deliverables:
• Strategic document on private sector development and finance with an action plan and timeline.
• Technical/Policy notes on the main work areas identified above.
• Development and implementation of capacity building activities in selected institutions
• Provision of technical/advisory services to expand the funding base of the UNDP programme in the country.
Education:
• Masters degree in related fields (business/finance, economics, etc)
Experience:
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in private sector development and finance
• Familiarity with and/or experience of African regional organizations is an asset
• Understanding of inclusive business models, inclusive market development, and business sustainability issues to engage private sector companies in job creation and income generation projects
Language: English
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