Main purpose of job:

BHC Malawi is looking to recruit a dynamic, well qualified and experienced candidate who can support the development of this agenda. Malawi offers a rewarding work environment, which delivers programme results, and provides policy and technical input into the FCDO at the BHC Malawi, regional and central levels.

Overall, in this role you will be responsible for leading BHC’s programme and policy work on private sector development, leading engagement with key stakeholders that can leverage private sector instruments and opportunities for UK and Malawi mutual priorities on growth, climate and nature and poverty reduction. This includes but is not limited to key departments and agencies in the UK and Malawi government, leading UK, Malawian and third country investors and businesses in the real economy, financial sector, international finance institutions and development partners. 

PSD advisers are expected to provide:

• Expertise in international policy and investment, applicable across a range of themes and geographies, and with a focus on development impact
• Mobilising private finance using blended structures to attract private investment in emerging markets and developing economies
• Use of evidence to inform policy and programming including the use of political economy analysis
• Policy and programme delivery, from design through to implementation and appraisal
• International influence and diplomacy, thinking and working politically and cooperatively, and through appropriate challenge, to shape norms and approaches
• Brokering partnerships with governments, civil society, the private sector, multilaterals, research organisations and professional bodies in the UK and globally
• Delivering value for money by applying key economic and commercial concepts
• Safeguarding to ensure the UK does-no-harm and by integrating gender equality, child protection, disability inclusion, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment
• Tackling climate change and restoring nature, ensuring that programmes are aligned with the Paris agreement on climate change and UK commitments on nature
• Embodying Civil Service behaviours in applying, communicating, influencing, and leading technical and evidence-informed processes and engagement
• Knowledge of data relevant to the operating sector and context and applying professional expertise in the interpretation and analysis of this in support of intended outcomes
• Systems thinking, recognising inter-linkages, real-world dynamics, and complexity to help design effective policies and interventions
• Innovation and digital development, proactive in exploring and validating innovative approaches, technology solutions and creative ways to address the world’s challenges

10%:       

• All Private Sector Development advisers are required to provide up to 10% of their time (equivalent to 22 days per year) to support FCDO’s wider private sector development objectives. This might entail support to another country programme such as contributing to an annual review, developing an evidence product or the design and delivery of training for other cadre members or HMG officials

Assessment and analysis:     

• Maintain situational awareness through regular assessment and analysis of needs and corresponding response.
• Communicate this well to colleagues, senior officials and Ministers within FCDO and HMG in order to effectively influence the necessary evolution or changes of policy and programme priorities