Result of Service- The French SME FDE programme 2025 in Africa is delivered and the concept note for 2026 available. - The SPARK English SMEs and Supply Chain programme is delivered in Africa. - The Morocco programme is delivered. Work LocationHOME -BASED Expected duration8 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 22,000 participating companies in over 160 countries and 62 Local Networks around the world. We work with companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. The United Nations Global Compact is seeking a consultant to work on the rollout of its work on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa in relation to the Africa Strategy. ● Lead design and delivery of FDE programming (French SME programme) in African French speaking countries. ● Support design and delivery of SPARK programming (Supply Chains and SMEs) in Africa Country Networks, including SME Peer Learning Groups and the uptake of the SME Learning Journey. ● Support the delivery the Global Compact’s programme in Morocco Qualifications/special skillsMaster’s Degree in Management, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Political Sciences, Public Administration or other relevant areas. ● Minimum 7 years of experience in managing projects; working on business development, organizational capacity development, and business process improvement ● Direct experience working in or with the private sector and small businesses in particular ● Experience working on issues related to corporate sustainability is preferred and understanding of sustainability as it relates to UN-business collaboration is desirable ● Knowledge of African economies and market trends is desirable. LanguagesFluency in English and French is essential (full command, both spoken and written). Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.