Call for Expression of Interest Livelihoods and Market Assessment

The livelihoods assessment is aimed at identifying key vulnerabilities, needs, and opportunities available to people living in extreme poverty in their local environment while the goal of the market assessment is to determine a menu of profitable livelihood options relevant for both formal employment and entrepreneurship pathways in selected provinces, regions/districts and local. The overall objective is to use the results of the assessments to design support packages that would address the identified vulnerabilities thus enabling recipients to actively participate in sustainable economic opportunities.

Consultancy Services to identify financial services access points and products available in the SADC region and Develop a SADC Financial Inclusion Information Portal

The objective of the assignment is to develop and operationalise an optimal regional financial inclusion information Portal and also provide timely and updated information on existing financial services access points and available products. It is also to define the scope for the design of the portal to increase outreach and engagement with Member States and Stakeholders.
The assignment requires two short-term experts. Each role will be recruited independently.

ICT Expert/Full Stack Web Developer
Financial Inclusion Expert

Writer and Digital Communications Specialist

FMT requires the skills of a writer with a keen interest in digital communications. This specialist will support FMT in the development and enhancement of messaging through the development of impactful written reports and digital content eg blogs. The specialist will encourage clarity in FMT communication with both internal and external stakeholders. They will manage and develop FMTs social media channels with the support of a design intern.

Graphic design internship

FMT requires the skills of a young graphic designer looking to gain work experience. This designer will support the development and enhancement of FMT’s messaging through the design and formatting of visual presentations and reports. The designer will be tasked with encouraging visual thinking within the organisation and the development of impactful data visualisations and infographics with support from the Interactive Manager and the Digital Communications Specialist. The designer will also assist the Digital Communications Specialist with the communication of FMT’s work via social media channels.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework for Namibia

The objective of this assignment is the implementation and domestication of SADC IPF in order to harmonise national laws, regulations and practices of the individual Member States within an economic community with a regional focus and consistency.

Technical assistance to review and upgrade the Guideline on Mobile Banking and Mobile Payment Systems for Mauritius as a means of domesticating the SADC Mobile Money Guidelines and in order to advance the aspirations of the SADC Financial Inclusion agenda

The objective of the Assignment is to review and upgrade the Guideline on Mobile Banking and Mobile Payment Systems for Mauritius as a means of domesticating the SADC Mobile Money Guidelines and to also advance the aspirations of the SADC Financial Inclusion agenda, whose main thrust is to ensure that financial services are extended to the unbanked SADC population. The Mobile Money Guidelines are intended to assist Member States with principles for the harmonisation of their legal and regulatory frameworks for Mobile Money in support of financial inclusion and market development in the SADC region.