Rural Development Consultant — Catalyze Community Growth

Placements24; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 500.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Field experience with impact

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape seeks a Management Consultant to drive rural development initiatives. You will work with communities, government, and NGOs on needs assessments, project design, implementation support, and impact evaluation across agriculture, small business, infrastructure, and empowerment.

The role emphasizes community engagement, development economics understanding, and strong project management. Travel within rural areas is expected as part of field activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in rural development or consultancy.
• Experience with rural communities and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies in rural communities.
• Design and develop project proposals and implementation plans.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to local stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and inclusive participation.
• Monitor project progress, collect data, and report on outcomes and impact.
• Identify challenges and risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with government departments, NGOs, and development partners.
• Contribute to sustainable economic models for rural areas.
• Promote best practices in rural development and community engagement.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Development Studies / Economics / Agriculture / Business Admin / related)

Master's degree advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape seeks a Management Consultant to drive rural development initiatives. You will work with communities, government, and NGOs on needs assessments, project design, implementation support, and impact evaluation across agriculture, small business, infrastructure, and empowerment.

The role emphasizes community engagement, development economics understanding, and strong project management. Travel within rural areas is expected as part of field activities.