LED მრჩეველი

Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation is an international non-governmental organization committed to sustainable development, equal opportunity, and an inclusive working environment.

Helvetas Branch in Georgia welcome applications from motivated individuals for the following job position at our office in Tbilisi, Georgia. The expected start date is December 2026, subject to the donor`s decision and the Government of Georgia granting the required approval for the implementation of Phase 2 of the Local Economic Development Project (LEDP).

The Local Economic Development Project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and WINS Global Consult consortium.

The project aims to improve economic opportunities for people living in rural Georgia. It aims to achieve this through facilitating joint decision-making between key actor groups at municipal and regional levels (public sector, private sector, and civil society) to identify economic drivers and implement local economic development initiatives. The project adopts a Market Systems Development (MSD) perspective, focusing on a systemic and facilitative approach. The project supports the decision-making process and strengthens cooperation between local and central levels.

The LEDP is looking for a high quality, high performance, self-motivated advisor to join the team as the project moves into an exciting new phase from December 2026. We are looking for an adviser who will lead the project`s work and support the work of the Project and its local public and private sector partners to strengthen the development and lesson learning around business and sector competitiveness in LEDP2`s target sectors. Domestic and international competitiveness for local businesses and entrepreneurs remains the key to commercial growth and resilience and to the enhancement of job and income opportunities for local people.

Main tasks

Support the development, strengthening and lesson learning around priority business support services and delivery models in priority sectors, targeting business and sector competitiveness enhancement, specifically:

• Mapping and assessment of priority, competitiveness-oriented business support services in target sectors
• Supporting capacity building of municipalities to strengthen their role and coordination in supporting and nurturing relevant local business support services
• Supporting the identification, testing and development of sustainable business support service delivery models and mechanisms
• Supporting public sector and service provider stakeholders to develop and/or tailor relevant local services
• Supporting service providers to promote services in the business community and research and raise awareness of their benefits in terms of improved competitiveness
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of services on business and sector competitiveness

Your qualifications

• Master`s Degree in closely related subject desirably in Economic or Rural Development or Business Administration
• Knowledge of Business Development Service provision / models and Private Sector development
• A minimum of 7 years of local economic and/or rural development in Georgia, including direct experience of business support service development and delivery
• Experience in private sector development
• Sound knowledge of LED methodologies and approaches
• Proficiency in developing and implementing strategies for private sector competitiveness and development
• Coaching, mentoring and training skills and capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Georgian

We offer you

A contract commencing 1st December 2026, health insurance package, mobile communications coverage, an engaging working environment with a dynamic team.

We look forward to receiving your complete application, including a CV with a list of three references and their contact details, and a cover letter, by 1 November 2026. Please send your application to info.led@helvetas.org.

Full Term of Reference can be found in the attachment. For additional information about the project, please visit our website: ledp.ge — ბმულის გახსნა

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.