Local Economic Development & Private Sector Development Expert

Descriptions

• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
• GIZ International Services is currently preparing for the Tender “Municipality-led development in Mozambique” funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC).
• This programme aims to strengthen selected municipalities in northern Mozambique to become drivers of inclusive and sustainable local economic development.

• The project is structured around two main components:

• Governance and institutional strengthening: enhancing municipal governance, strategic planning capacities, and public service delivery, while fostering effective collaboration between public authorities, the private sector, and civil society.
• Local economic development and business environment improvement: supporting a more conducive environment for private sector development, investment, and job creation through resilient and sustainable economic growth initiatives.
• Overall, the programme seeks to create sustainable employment and improved economic opportunities for local communities.

Duties

• Core tasks

• The Local economic development & private sector development expert will support the design and implementation of local economic development strategies and strengthen the enabling environment for private sector engagement.

• Main activities

• Key responsibilities:
• Provide technical expertise on local economic development (LED) approaches
• Support municipalities in designing and implementing LED strategies
• Facilitate public-private dialogue platforms at local level
• Identify and support value chains and local economic opportunities
• Strengthen MSMEs and local business ecosystems
• Support the design of incentive mechanisms (e.g. grants, performance-based approaches)
• Contribute to market systems development (MSD) approaches where relevant
• Ensure integration of economic and governance dimensions
• Contribute to monitoring results and economic impact

Requisites

• Master’s degree in economics, business development, development studies or related field
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Portuguese
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in LED, private sector development or MSD
• Proven experience working with SMEs, value chains and local economic systems
• Experience in facilitating public-private dialogue
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience with donor-funded programmes

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted