Overview
Provide expert support to the development of an investment strategy by mapping existing activities, benchmarking against peer organizations, and identifying strategic directions to enhance the organization's contribution to value chain development through investment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert support to the development of the investment strategy through defined milestones.
- Deliver an inception phase report detailing methodology, project scope, and work plan.
- Conduct a strategic audit of the current investment landscape, mapping existing activities, tools, and market positioning.
- Perform a benchmarking and analysis study of peer organizations and provide an analytical brief on competitive strengths.
- Develop strategic recommendations synthesizing key findings and actionable high-level recommendations.
- Deliver a robust value proposition and a practical implementation roadmap for the investment strategy.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in foreign direct investment (FDI), domestic institutional investment (DII), investment promotion and facilitation, or international development related to investment facilitation.
- Demonstrated experience working with or advising UN agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), national governments, or investment promotion agencies (IPAs).
- Proven expertise in strategic assessment, benchmarking, and policy analysis in the context of investment for development.
- Familiarity with value chain development and SME integration into global markets.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Economics, International Business, Development Studies, or related field.
