Overview : BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In line with its Private Sector Strategy, UNDP is becoming increasingly well positioned to support innovative approaches of inclusive market development (IMD) engaging the private sector and other stakeholders to improve opportunities for the poor to participate in markets as producers, employees or consumers.
With Africa being a major focus of UNDP’s work, a strategic, regional Private Sector and Inclusive Market Development for Poverty Reduction in Africa project, the “African Facility for Inclusive Markets” (AFIM), commenced in November 2010. This project is led by the Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) and coordinated from UNDP’s Regional Service Center for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
• At least Masters Degree in international development, economics, business, finance and consulting related to private sector development or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience related to private sector development. Specific experience in supporting the private sector including inclusive businesses to access finance, either through development partners’ project or on the private sector side is an asset.
• Knowledge of the impact investment sector/finance vehicles for inclusive business.
• Proven experience in developing knowledge products and writing reports and experience in publications
• Experience of inclusive business models to engage private sector companies in projects that contribute to the MDGs and poverty reduction.
• Hands on work experience in fields related to the assignment in developing countries in general, and Africa in particular is an asset.
COMPETENCIES:
Technical Competencies:
• Knowledge of private sector and pro-poor market development, in particular of the impact investment sector and market
• Knowledge of regional private sector companies and financial institutions, particularly those involved in impact investment in Africa
• Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills
• Outstanding communication skills in English
Personal Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Strong project management skills
• Positive, constructive attitude and approaches work with energy
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback
• Good networking skills to engage with both internal and external partners
LANGUAGE AND OTHER SKILLS:
Excellent knowledge of English, including the ability to write reports clearly and concisely, and to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions;
Capacity to communicate with different stakeholders (civil society, government authorities, local communities, DFIs and Investment funds, project staff); and
Computer skills: Full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.
Important Note:
The Consultant is required to have the above mentioned professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted. |