Vacancies, training courses & events in PSD

The DCED is hosting another round of it’s highly popular results measurement webinar series! Upcoming webinars include:

• Effective monitoring, evaluation and learning for MSD programmes in fragile contexts (multiple dates to suit multiple time zones); more information and registration link is posted to the DCED’s events portal, Swapcard.

• A range of opportunities in impact investing are available via the GIIN website, updated regularly. 
• The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3IE) aims at providing an overview of existing rigorous evidence and research gaps related to the engagement of the private sector in form of an Evidence and Gap Map. 3IE invites researchers and practitioners to contribute towards building a critical evidence base and welcomes feedback if one has conducted or is aware of relevant papers whether published, unpublished, completed, or ongoing. 3IE will be accepting study suggestions and submissions until 31 May 2025.
• WEF is seeking a Lead, Circular Economy Initiatives based in Geneva or New York.
• The Growth Firms Alliance, a collaboration between a number of foundations, is seeking a mid-career Alliance Manager (remote or in member/partner office). Closing date 6 June.
• Abdul Latif Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is looking for a Policy Manager – Firms to develop partnerships and generate research aimed at identifying the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for fostering growth in small and medium enterprises in Africa, based in either Accra or Nairobi. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
• MasterCard is looking for a Director, Social Impact, Europe, based in Belgium.
• DAI seeks a South Asia Inclusion Facility Manager.
• DAI seeks a Senior Expert for a Compilation of Country Case Studies and Recommendations on Strengthening Labor Inspection in the Fishing Sector in ASEAN.
• DAI seeks a Senior Expert for Development of Inventory of Legal Frameworks and Standards Related to Safety and Health in the Informal Sector of ASEAN Member States.
• The ILO Office of the Arab States is looking to expand its roster of native Arab-speaking consultants with experience in supporting Employers and Business membership organizations in designing data driven advocacy campaigns and collecting and analysing data.
• Mercy Corps is recruiting for a Team Leader – Market Systems Development – in Lusaka, Zambia.
• TechnoServe is recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party for the West Africa Regional Cashew Program.
• Agulhas Applied Knowledge are seeking a Senior Manager – Climate, Just Transition and/or Nature Based Solutions Evaluator based in either London or Nairobi.
• The FAO is looking for an Economist (Food Security Early Warning). Closing date 21 May.
• Primark is looking for a Senior Ethical Trade Executive – Social Impact Measurement.
• Agulhas Applied Knowledge are seeking a Manager – Conflict, Crisis and Fragility Expert based in London. Closing date 30 May.
• L’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT) recrute un.e consultant.e national.e pour réaliser la cartographie des acteurs, l’évaluation des besoins des entités de l’économie sociale et solidaire, et l’identification des secteurs à fort potentiel en Mauritanie. 25 mai.
• L’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT) recrute un.e consultant.e international.e pour réaliser la cartographie des acteurs, l’évaluation des besoins des entités de l’économie sociale et solidaire, et l’identification des secteurs à fort potentiel en Mauritanie. 25 mai.
• Aceli Africa is looking for a Senior Associate, Monitoring & Evaluation. Locations considered ar Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda or Zimbabwe. Closing date 23 May.
• ActionAid Kenya is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the the Gender-Responsive Alternatives to Climate Change (GRACC) Project Evaluation. Closing date 20 May.
• Norfund are hiring a Senior Vice President for Agribusiness & Manufacturing based in Oslo. Closing date 26 May.
• The Gates Foundation seeks an Addis Ababa-based Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa to work on Inclusive Financial Systems & Digital Public Infrastructure. Closing date 22 May.
• The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is looking for a Policy Advisor – Tax, Climate, and Nature.
• RISE is hiring a consultant to lead the implementation of their MEL framework, including embedding MEL systems across the organization, providing technical support and guiding the teams. Closing date 30 May.
• The Gender Equality Platform at AVPN is inviting research and implementation partners with experience in South-East Asia and Sri Lanka for country-level landscape reports, funding recommendations and regional stakeholder roundtables. Closing date 22 May.
• AVSI Tunisia is hiring a Programs Coordinator with responsibility for the implementation of the INTERREG NEXT ITALIE-TUNISIE programme. Closing date 26 May.
• Concern Worldwide is hiring a Deputy Regional Director Programmes – Horn of Africa, based in Nairobi. Closing date 25 May.
• Heifer International is seeking a consultant or firm for Market Systems Development training and coaching services. Closes 20 May.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) are hiring a Director of Innovative Finance based in the USA (remote).
• Cowater International is recruiting for 5 roles in Ukraine for U-RESTORE; a five-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Cowater International in partnership with Ukrainian civil society and academic institutions. Open to Ukranian nationals only. Closing date 31 May.
• UN Women is seeking proposals for the Impact Evaluation of EmPower Phase I and Mid-Term Review of EmPower Phase II – a regional programme on gender equality and climate resilience in Asia-Pacific. Closes 17:00 Bangkok time, 26 May.
• The International Trade Centre (ITC) is recruiting a senior leader to serve as ITC Representative for Africa, heading its operations across Eastern Africa as Director and Chief of Mission, based in Nairobi. Closing date 14 June.
• The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Global Food System Advisor for a 6 months contract with possibility of extension. Spanish speakers strongly preferred. Closing date 8 June.
• UK FCDO Pretoria is recruiting for three economic development roles – applicants should have South African work permits.
• GSMA is hiring a Market Engagement Manager, Digital Inclusion based in Nairobi or London.
• CARE is hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO based in Atlanta, USA.
• Technoserve are hiring an expert consultant for community assessment and advisory technical assistance for the CASA Technical Assistance Facility in South Africa. Closing date 30 May.
• ILO are hiring for a Project Officer – Enterprise Devt, Gender-Sensitive Value Chain Devt. and Entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone (nationals-only). Closing date 29 May.