JOB DESCRIPTION

Consultant – National Private Sector Development Strategy

Consultant – National Private Sector Development Strategy

Procurement Process

IC – Individual contractor

Office

UNDP-LSO – LESOTHO

Deadline

17-Jun-25 @ 08:36 AM (New York time)

Published on

06-Jun-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)

Reference Number

UNDP-LSO-00312

Contact

Procurement Unit -ls.procurement@undp.org

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Introduction

Country: Lesotho

Description of the Assignment:

To develop a comprehensive strategy that enhances the role of the private sector in Lesotho’s economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction. The strategy will align with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Specifically, the exercise objectives are:Conduct a diagnostic of Lesotho’s private sector, identifying constraints, opportunities, and ecosystem gaps.

Conduct a diagnostic of Lesotho’s private sector, identifying constraints, opportunities, and ecosystem gaps.
Define institutional structures for strategy implementation.

Develop the strategy document and an implementation framework.

Period of assignment: 60 days spread across 4 months

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements