Institutional Development Specialist - THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AND SME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

Position: Key Expert: Institutional Development Specialist

Country: Botswana

Start date: 01 June 2021

Duration: 6 months over a period of 8 months

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Expert to be recruited within the AfDB funded project "THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AND SME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME". The intended start date is June 2021 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 8 months from this date.  

The objectives of the project  will be achieved by supporting Business Botswana, a private sector business association, to implement activities under the Botswana Private Sector Development Strategy (PSDS), which is the main framework for support to private sector development in Botswana. The overarching objective is to strengthen small stock, tourism and horticulture industries through a number of interventions aimed at improving business linkages and partnerships, strengthening institutional capacities of associations, and strengthening the business development market. 

Qualification

University Graduate Degree (preferably Masters level or equivalent) in one or more relevant fields (e.g. Business, administration, Project Management, Social Science, Community Development, Organizational Strengthening or relevant field) or Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of experience in the international development field and at least 3 years LDC-related experience

Core Skills and Experience Required

  • At least 10 years of experience in the international development field;

  • demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using LCD tools such as pre-award surveys, OCA-like assessment tools, and institutional strengthening plans;

  • Proven ability to assess capacity building interventions and recommend appropriate activities to develop skills and promote organizational learning and change;

  • Experience in developing trainings for local institutions that cover a broad range of areas across financial management, HR, M&E, project management;

  • Exceptional writing skills and experience in contributing to proposals; Strong organization, planning, communication, and presentation skills; Superb collaboration, diplomatic and interpersonal skills; Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, perform under pressure, and work with diverse staff.

Working months: 6 months

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