Vacancies, training courses & events in PSD

The first part of this page lists current job opportunities in private sector development – with DCED member agencies, their programmes, as well as other organisations. The second part lists training courses and other events. For additional opportunities in market systems development, refer to the BEAM Exchange jobs notice board, and events/training page.

Jobs and other opportunities in PSD

  • The DCED’s Green Growth Working Group seeks a consultant/consultancy to produce a set of case studies on Enabling Policy Frameworks for Circular Economy with a focus on implications for small and medium enterprises in developing countries. See the Terms of Reference for more information. Proposals should be submitted to admin@enterprise-development.org by 09:00 GMT, 27 January 2025. 
  • The DCED’s Green Growth Working Group seeks a consultant/consultancy to produce a set of policy briefs on The Role of Trade and MSME Development to Drive a Just Transition, examining how recent trade-related green policies targeting the private sector can support MSMEs in developing countries to manage trade offs and deliver on the just transition. See the Terms of Reference for more information. Proposals should be submitted to admin@enterprise-development.org by 09:00 GMT, 27 January 2025. 

Upcoming Training Courses and Events in PSD

Training and Events on Green Growth

Training and Events on the DCED Standard and Results Measurement in PSD

Please note that these events are not organised by DCED, unless stated otherwise. Any provider of training in skills related to the DCED Standard is invited to write to the Secretariat with details, for possible inclusion.

  • DevLearn offer an online training course in May 2025 showing you how to measure and use results using the DCED Standard for Results Measurement. The course lasts four weeks and will take approximately one day of work per week. Find out more and sign up via the DevLearn website.

Training and Events on Private Sector Engagement

The following training courses and events cover direct engagement with companies on their core business activities and/or engagement with the financial sector to leverage private finance for the SDGs.

Training and Events on Market Systems Development (MSD)

  • The Springfield Centre will host a 10-day residential training programme, Making Market Systems Work, 12 – 23 May 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The course explores the strategic and practical implications for organisations as they adopt the market systems development approach. See their website for more information and to register, by 21 March.
  • DevLearn offer an online training course on Market Systems Development in May 2025. The course will introduce the core concepts of market systems development and provide simple, practical tips to enable you to implement them in your context. The course lasts four weeks and will take approximately one day of work per week. Find out more and sign up via the DevLearn website.
  • DevLearn is offering an Advanced Training on Market Systems Development from April 7–11, 2025 in Istanbul. This course is suitable for experienced professionals passionate about overcoming practical challenges in Market Systems Development. The course will be immersive and scenario-based, asking you to develop business models, negotiate with partners, and respond to unexpected environmental issues, conflict, and more. Find out more and apply on the DevLearn website.

Training and Events on Inclusive Business

  • The Inclusive Business Action Network (IBAN) has developed an e-learning course “Introduction to Inclusive Business” focusing on the definition and basic features of inclusive business (IB); IB target groups and how they are involved in the value chain; different IB approaches and the IB ecosystem. The course targets impact entrepreneurs and managers, policymakers, impact investors and the general public.

Training and Events on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Issues

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