Terms of Reference

South Africa to the Rest of SADC Remittances market Assessment

FinMark Trust is looking to assess the pricing, speed & transparency of remittance services from South Africa to the rest of SADC. Improved cross-border payment services would have widespread benefits worldwide.

- Deadline for submission: 22 September 2021.
- Please forward your CV and supporting cover letter to damolao@finmark.org.za.

Project Management Support

FinMark Trust is looking for applications for project management support to assist FMT Programs Project Manager, Program Heads, and Executives to ensure effective project management and delivery.

- Deadline for submission: 20 September 2021.
- Please forward your Proposals to robertj@finmark.org.za.

SADC ESD Toolbox Guidelines and Indicators

It is proposed that an Indicators Toolbox is developed taking into account the SADC context and SMME frameworks designed to achieve greater integration of SMME’s into the mainstream economy, and the objectives of FMTs Enterprise Supply Development country pilots in Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho.

- Deadline for submission: 20 September 2021.
- Please forward your Proposals to damolao@finmark.org.za.

Improving Credit and Investment Readiness for Smallholder Farmers Participating in Supplier Development Programmes Eswatini

Finmark Trust requires an individual consultant to conduct a review of 10 farmers enlisted in its Eswatini Supplier Development Programme to determine their level of credit and investment readiness.

- Deadline for submission: 20 September 2021.
- Please forward your Proposals to damolao@finmark.org.za.

Malawi Country Co-ordinator - Part time

Finmark Trust seeks applications for the part time position of Malawi Country Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator will implement, manage, and champion FinMark Trust’s projects and relationships in Malawi.

- Deadline for CV submission: 17 September 2021.
- Please forward your curriculum vitae, covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the positionn, and fee proposal for 80 hours per month to damolao@finmark.org.za.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Zimbabwe.

The specific objective of the SIBE Programme is to develop the region into a SADC investment zone, promoting intra-regional investment and FDI in the SADC region, in particular for SMEs.

- Pay particular attention to the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience.
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Lesotho.

The specific objective of the SIBE Programme is to develop the region into a SADC investment zone, promoting intra-regional investment and FDI in the SADC region, in particular for SMEs.

- Pay particular attention to the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience.
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The specific objective of the SIBE Programme is to develop the region into a SADC investment zone, promoting intra-regional investment and FDI in the SADC region, in particular for SMEs.

- Pay particular attention to the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience.
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Innovative Financing Instruments for Smallholder Farmers, Producers, and Agri-Businesses.

Conduct a review of existing financing instruments available to smallholder farmers, producers, and agri-businesses and design a contextual innovative financing model (drawn from international best practices) to support improved access to finance for the study’s target group.

Develop National Financial Inclusion Strategy in line with the SADC Strategy on Financial Inclusion and SMEs Access to Finance in Angola.

The objective of the assignment is to develop a National Financial Inclusion and SME Access to Finance Strategy for Angola.

- Pay particular attention to the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience.
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Develop a strategy to showcase SADC investment projects.

The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth, support job creation and support the industrialisation agenda in the SADC region through promotion of a conducive intra-SADC and foreign direct investment.

- See the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Build capacity of Member States in financial technology, crypto assets, digital ledger technologies and cyber security.

The specific objective of the Assignment is to capacitate Member States (Central Bank Officials) to fully understand financial technology, crypto assets, digital ledger technologies and cyber security and to also develop the skills needed for Member States to fully understand emerging issues in financial technology and their implication and impact on the financial sector.

- See the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Develop model laws and/or regulations for NBFIs to assist CISNA’s technical subcommittees.

The specific objective of the Assignment is to assist CISNA’s technical subcommittees to deliver on their supervisory and regulatory mandate by developing model laws/regulations for NBFIs to assist in the development of their respective laws by providing a benchmark document for reference.

- See the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Facilitate negotiations on double taxation avoidance treaties among Member States.

The overall objective of this assignment is to create an enabling investment and business environment in the region through harmonisation and cooperation among Member States in tax and related matters.

- See the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

Review and update the SADC Model Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to take into account developments both at regional and international levels.

The specific objectives of the assignment is to enhance cooperation among Member States in tax related matters through negotiations of their tax treaties among SADC State partners.

- See the Scoring Grid (Annex 1) for the desired qualifications, skills and professional experience
- Deadline for CV submission: To be advised on request.
- If you are interested in submitting your CV for this assignment, kindly email robertj@finmark.org.za.

South Africa to the Rest of SADC Remittances market Assessment

Project Management Support

SADC ESD Toolbox Guidelines and Indicators

Improving Credit and Investment Readiness for Smallholder Farmers Participating in Supplier Development Programmes Eswatini

Malawi Country Co-ordinator - Part time

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Zimbabwe.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Lesotho.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Innovative Financing Instruments for Smallholder Farmers, Producers, and Agri-Businesses.

Develop National Financial Inclusion Strategy in line with the SADC Strategy on Financial Inclusion and SMEs Access to Finance in Angola.

Develop a strategy to showcase SADC investment projects.

Build capacity of Member States in financial technology, crypto assets, digital ledger technologies and cyber security.

Develop model laws and/or regulations for NBFIs to assist CISNA’s technical subcommittees.

Facilitate negotiations on double taxation avoidance treaties among Member States.

Review and update the SADC Model Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to take into account developments both at regional and international levels.

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Terms of Reference

South Africa to the Rest of SADC Remittances market Assessment

Project Management Support

SADC ESD Toolbox Guidelines and Indicators

Improving Credit and Investment Readiness for Smallholder Farmers Participating in Supplier Development Programmes Eswatini

Malawi Country Co-ordinator - Part time

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Zimbabwe.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for Lesotho.

Develop National Action Programme on Investment (NAPI) to domesticate the SADC Investment Policy Framework (IPF) for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Innovative Financing Instruments for Smallholder Farmers, Producers, and Agri-Businesses.

Develop National Financial Inclusion Strategy in line with the SADC Strategy on Financial Inclusion and SMEs Access to Finance in Angola.

Develop a strategy to showcase SADC investment projects.

Build capacity of Member States in financial technology, crypto assets, digital ledger technologies and cyber security.

Develop model laws and/or regulations for NBFIs to assist CISNA’s technical subcommittees.

Facilitate negotiations on double taxation avoidance treaties among Member States.

Review and update the SADC Model Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to take into account developments both at regional and international levels.