Senior Advisor: Economic and Regional Development

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full time

Our client has an opportunity available for a Senior Advisor in Economic and Regional Development based in Pretoria.

**Requirements**:

- Postgraduate qualification at Hons level in Economic Development, Development Management, Economics or Town and regional planning or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 7+ years’ experience of which 3+ years have been at an equivalent level within a large organization.
- Have a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector.
- Track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels.
- Exposure in Regional or Local Economic Planning, Investment Promotion or Project Development.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in Local Economic and Regional Development to ensure that strategies are appropriately implemented.
- Be a key repository of knowledge and information on the local government.
- Conduct analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements.
- Promote the role of local government in LED and Regional Development in line with District Development Model and other frameworks.
- Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislations and policies.
- Support municipalities in tourist development.
- Facilitate training programmes in the areas of professional discipline.
- Maintain records per the company’s policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company’s knowledge management system.
- Implement appropriate project management methodologies and manage full project cycle on assigned projects.
- Build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships.
- Identify potential funders during the programme conceptualization phase with support of the sponsorship team.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure.
- Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the daily operation of the professional discipline.
- Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied.
- Work as a multidisciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities.

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