Consultant – Business Development Services

World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

. Conduct a market systems analysis and diagnosis of structural constraints affecting RDP youth enterprises .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • MalawiMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market systems analysis, economic development, and inclusive enterprise programming, with a focus on supporting youth, particularly in refugee contexts. Proficient in designing business development support models and facilitating training for diverse stakeholders.

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Market Systems AnalysisEconomic DevelopmentBusiness Development SupportFinancial Services LinkageGender and Disability Inclusion

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Hard Skills

Value Chain AnalysisCurriculum DevelopmentEntrepreneurship TrainingData CollectionAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Participatory FacilitationIntercultural TeamworkClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Artificial IntelligenceMobile MoneyPitch Competitions

Industry Keywords

Refugee IssuesDisplacementYouth EnterprisesInclusive ProgrammingCommunity-Based Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a market systems analysis and diagnosis of structural constraints affecting RDP youth enterprises
Identify legal, policy, input, market, finance, skills and information barriers, including barriers affecting young women and youth with disabilities
Identify viable sectors and value chains for youth enterprises in and around Dzaleka, including host community partnerships and digital or remote work
Map financial service providers and establish practical pathways linking youth enterprises to financial services
Review RLO entrepreneurship curricula and incubation or hub models, including pitch competitions and start-up kits
Recommend changes and draft revised, inclusive and practical curriculum and enterprise-support materials
Train RLO staff to map and engage local market actors and sustain enterprise support after the assignment
Co-design work with RLO staff so skills remain within the RLOs
Produce inception, market diagnosis, enterprise growth and finance linkage, curriculum review, revised materials, training/orientation and final reports
Report to the RLO Opportunity Fund Manager, WUSC Kenya, and work with focal points at partner RLOs
Participate in stakeholder engagement, data collection, workshops and delivery of a ToT session/orientation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in Malawi, ideally in Dzaleka
Good working knowledge of refugee and displacement issues
A degree in economics, business, development studies, or a related field, or any other equivalent
At least 3 years' experience in economic development or inclusion, preferably with refugees and displaced persons
Experience designing business development support and incubation models, including pitch competitions and start-up kits or seed grant schemes
Demonstrated experience in market systems or value chain analysis
Experience linking micro-enterprises to financial services, including MFIs, SACCOs, VSLAs and mobile money
Fluency in English
Refugee-led firms with relevant experience working with or through refugee-led or community-based organizations preferred
Experience applying gender and disability inclusion in enterprise programming preferred
Reasonable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with AI usage referenced/cited
Strong analytical skills and ability to write clearly for non-specialists
Participatory facilitation and adult learning skills
Respectful, trauma-informed engagement with refugee and host community youth
Record of meeting deadlines and working well in intercultural teams
Must sign and comply with WUSC's Safeguarding, Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policies
Must ensure informed consent, anonymization, secure storage and proper handling of personal data
Must avoid exposing participants to legal, protection or reputational risk
Deliverables must be in English and editable Word format

Benefits

Comp & perks

WUSC will cover accommodation and communication costs while the consultant is in transit