Business Acceleration/Support Officers – Malawi

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Business Acceleration/Support Officers for a transport, private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Malawi.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming private-sector development initiative in Malawi, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project aims to accelerate the transition toward a more competitive, inclusive, climate-resilient, and environmentally sustainable economy by addressing structural constraints affecting private-sector growth. To strengthen our expert team for this multi-year assignment, we are seeking a qualified Business Acceleration/Support Officer.

The selected expert will play a critical role in managing enterprise support services, administering matching grant schemes, and driving business acceleration for a diverse cohort of growing companies in Malawi. This position requires hands-on experience in private-sector development, fund management, and milestone verification to ensure that targeted grants effectively trigger business innovation and sustainable economic transformation.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Provide expert business acceleration and support services to selected cohorts of enterprises in Malawi.
• Manage matching grant schemes and alternative financing mechanisms to drive private-sector innovation.
• Oversee enterprise growth, capacity building, and technical assistance programs.
• Ensure rigorous fiduciary management, fund disbursement tracking, and milestone verification.

Scope of work

• Manage the portfolio of business ventures and companies supported under the entrepreneurship challenges and funding windows.
• Establish management systems and maintain effective communication networks between enterprises and project stakeholders.
• Execute fiduciary management tasks, including preparing contracting documentation and monitoring matching contributions.
• Implement technical assistance, mentorship phases, and structured capacity-building sessions for participating enterprises.
• Monitor venture progress against approved business plans, grant agreements, and contractual milestone targets.
• Support the implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework by collecting and verifying performance data.
• Facilitate strategic linkages and ecosystem engagement activities between enterprises and relevant market stakeholders.

Your role as Business Acceleration/Support Officers

• Deliver hands-on business acceleration and advisory services to participating enterprises to scale their operations.
• Conduct thorough milestone verification reporting and track the utilization of grant funds by beneficiary companies.
• Support the management of matching grant schemes, venture capital initiatives, and fund management processes.
• Assess enterprise viability, review business plans, and monitor compliance with grant agreements and milestone targets.
• Coordinate technical assistance programs, mentorship phases, and capacity-building workshops for cohorts.
• Identify underperforming businesses or ventures at risk, proposing timely corrective measures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to periodic technical reports, portfolio performance reviews, and documentation of lessons learned.

Requirements

• Education: Post-graduate degree in business, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in Private Sector Development in Africa or similar countries (Malawi in particular)
• At least 6 years of specialist knowledge in milestone verification reports, use of grants to trigger innovation, and fund management/matching grant schemes/venture capital
• At least one officer must have combined expertise in business acceleration and alternative energy
• Languages: Not stated

Desirable

• Combined expertise and practical experience in business acceleration alongside alternative energy sectors.

An experienced business acceleration professional with a strong background in private-sector development in Malawi, specialized expertise in fund management and milestone verification, and a proven track record of using grants to drive enterprise innovation.

Assignment details

• Location: Malawi
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport, private sector
• Estimated duration: 48 months
• Expected input: 48 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Malawi.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.