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 training offers on private sector engagement and partnerships, please view our dedicated page here. 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

General opportunities in PSD 

  • The Institute of Development Studies is seeking a Portfolio Research Officer for research in the fields of development finance and/or impact investing. Apply by 22 April.
  • The Institute of Development Studies is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work on value chain governance in agriculture. Apply by 22 April.
  • The MasterCard Foundation is currently recruiting for various roles, including Program Leads in agriculture, digital economy, TVET, MSME etc.

Upcoming Training Courses and Events in PSD

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.

  • Online Course on Results Measurement using the DCED Standard, DevLearn, available from now until the end of May. Want to continue learning and meeting new people while working from home? Our online course in results measurement using the DCED Standard is available to join immediately, at a 30% discount on the normal price. Find out more and register here.
  • Results Measurement for Sustainable Private Sector Development, Hans Posthumus Consultancy, 17-21 August 2020, the Netherlands. This course will draw on the DCED Standard to improve programme performance and enable you to communicate credible results. It targets intervention and results measurement staff and managers that are working in PSD programmes. Find out more and register here.

Training and Events in PSD

  • Online Course on Market Systems Development, DevLearn, available from now until the end of May. Want to continue learning and meeting new people while working from home? Our online course in market systems development is available to join  immediately, at a 30% discount on the normal price. Find out more and register here.
  • Introduction to MSD and LED training event, Mesopartner, TBC, Hanoi. This training will provide a comprehensive introduction to Market Systems Development (MSD) and Local Economic Development (LED) approaches, drawing from both theory and many years of implementation experience. Participants will be able to choose a focus on either MSD or LED during the training. Find out more and register here.
  • Mesopartner Summer Academy, Mesopartner,  6-10 July 2020, Berlin. This annual training event will enhance experienced development practitioners’ knowledge on development and expose you to the necessary tools and insights you need to make an impact on development. Find out more and register here.

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

Training and Events on Green Growth

Other relevant training offers and websites

Companies offering relevant training