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SADC is recruiting for two (2) positions under the Women Entrepreneurship Development Project: Apply Now!

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Closing Date: 4 July 2026

SADC is recruiting for two (2) positions under the Women Entrepreneurship Development Project: Apply Now!

Background

To address the development and gender concerns of disadvantaged women on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in collaboration with the Government of Spain through the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID), launched the NEPAD Spanish Fund for African Women’s Empowerment in 2007. The overarching goal of the NEPAD Spanish Fund is to empower African women by enhancing their capacities and autonomy to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS), specifically MDG 3 on gender equality, and to support the realization of the subsequent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).

In particular, the Fund aligns with SDG 5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls), Agenda 2063 Goal 17 (full gender equality in all spheres of life), and Agenda 2063 Goal 18 (engaged and empowered youth and children). Additionally, it supports the African Union’s Gender Policy, the Africa Women Decade (2010–2020), and other regional policies and frameworks that aim for the sustainability of projects, ultimately advancing Agenda 2063.

The SADC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the following positions under the Women Entrepreneurship Development Project at SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana.

Position	Grade	Average Package per annum(US$)	Eligibility
Project Coordinator	4	US$93,097.00-$99,643.00	All Nationals of SADC Member States
Assistant Finance Officer-Programmes & Projects	6	US$33,513	Nationals of Botswana ONLY

Contract Duration: All positions are effective from date of assumption of duty until 31 July 2027.

Recruitment Age Limit: 52 years and below

For detailed job descriptions and Submission of applications, please visit the following link:https://sadc.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities

Job Profile – Project Coordinator – Women Entrepreneurship Development

Key responsibilities

Working under Head -Gender, the overall role of the Project Coordinator- Women Entrepreneurship Development is to facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the effective implementation and timely delivery of the SADC Project on Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship Development.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Preparing implementation plan for the Project, including delivery timelines.
Conducting stakeholder mapping and consultations in the target countries to introduce the Project.
Undertaking baseline and needs assessment on financial access, business capacity, skills gap and market participation and conduct related validation workshops on the findings and recommendations. Facilitate the design and implementation of country-specific training workshops and capacity-building sessions on financial literacy and business management.
Conducting workshops and consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders to facilitate access to microfinance, business loans, grants and business support services for women’s businesses.
Facilitating implementation of consultative and capacity building initiatives to advocate for gender-responsive trade reforms and policy reforms on women’s financial inclusion. Deliver training in e-commerce, digital trade and online marketing for women entrepreneurs.
Supporting product development and value addition, branding, and enterprise growth capacity development initiatives for women-led businesses.
Facilitating implementation of mentorship and coaching programs for women entrepreneurs in the target countries.
Organizing networking events and facilitate women entrepreneurs’ participation in regional and international trade fairs.
Facilitating project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and related procurements

Job Profile-Assistant Finance Officer – Grant/Contracts and Projects

Primary Purpose of the Job

To support the effective financial management of projects and programmes through timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of accounting records, budget monitoring, financial reporting support, and compliance with SADC and ICP regulations, IPSAS standards, and internal financial controls.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to apply online by attaching Motivation Letter, CV’s, certified copies of educational, professional certificates and references. Applications with inadequate supporting documents will not be considered.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat will be considered for interview. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Applications received through any other sources will not be considered