SED Manager - Centurion at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Key Responsibilities

The SED Manager will be responsible for:

1. Provide strategic conceptualisation and advisory to the Economic Development (ED), and in particular, the Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) aspects of the IPPP Programme. Play a key role in the formulation of the Economic Development (ED) components of the IPPP Programme.
Engage with IPPs and other stakeholders (including the DTI) in the review of the Economic Development framework of IPPP Programmes. Determine the critical ED elements that must be incorporated in the ED Framework, in each Bid Window, taking into account current B-BBEE legislation and outcomes of market consultations.
2. Facilitate and provide oversight on the developmental impact of the IPPP Programme and provide advice on its long-term strategic direction. From time to time, facilitate impact assessment studies on the SED and EnD work and contributions of IPPs to determine the difference they are making on community development, poverty alleviation and national development goals.
3. Prepare briefing, concept and advisory notes on the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme for IPP Office Senior Management and Ministry Officials to facilitate their stakeholder engagement in the broad sphere of energy and development. Draft notes, papers, etc. for IPP Office senior management and/or Department of Energy to provide status and showcase the developmental achievements of the IPPP Programme, from time to time, as required.
4. Undertake stakeholder engagement with critical role players in the energy supply value chain on the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme and overall work of the IPP Office, including showcasing achievements, lessons learnt and learning from others’ experiences and knowledge. Communicate the developmental gains attained by the IPPP Programme in various fora, including assisting the Stakeholder Engagement Department of the IPP Office to conduct public relations and communicate the purpose and developmental gains of the IPPP Programme.
5. Partner with research, policy and International Development Cooperating Partners, as well as other sector representatives, Government Departments, organs of state, NGOs, corporations and other developmental institutions to facilitate research, collaboration, identification of best practice and replication of the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme, with a view to combat poverty and promote inclusive growth in the country. Jointly plan and design projects with external partners (e.g. USAID, Innovation Hub, CSIR, Wind Energy Forum, etc.) to solve key bottlenecks in the implementation of Economic Development (e.g. SED, EnD, local content, etc.) and identify appropriate solutions that can be a basis for best practice in current and future Bid Window.
6. Develop and manage knowledge around Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and the gender dimensions of the IPPP Programme. Analysis of current B-BBEE and gender policy and legislation.
Facilitate the drafting of consistent and appropriate ED frameworks for each Bid Window (either internally or through consultants/knowledge experts).
7.  Make contributions to the design, monitoring and improvement of the B-BBEE Score Card of the IPPP Programme in each bid iteration or Bid Window, while incorporating feedback from key stakeholders on experiences in previous rounds. Consult the market, particularly IPPs, on how they are affected by the ED requirements and, as an outcome, propose changes that take cognisance of current Government priorities, while taking into account the exigencies, concerns and contexts of IPPs.
8.  Oversee transaction advisors who undertake bid evaluations specifically on Economic Development. Participate in the IPP Office internal oversight committee that receives the evaluation report of transaction advisors and provide advice on resolving challenges encountered during bid evaluations.

9.  Represent the IPP Office at domestic and international meetings and conferences and make presentations, as required, to highlight, share best practice and learn lessons on how to improve the developmental impact and aspects of the IPPP Programme.Represent and make presentations on behalf of the IPP Office at domestic and international meetings and gatherings on matters of strategic interest to the IPP Office and the country’s overall development agenda.

10.  Engage with IPPs, community representatives, beneficiaries, structures and other key stakeholders, etc. to facilitate the removal of bottlenecks in the implementation of the developmental imperatives of the IPPP Programme and to improve overall developmental impact. Participate in and assist IPPs in conducting community engagements (including to provincial and municipal structures) to articulate the goal and purpose of ED (and particularly development) in the IPPP Programme. Assist IPPs to demarcate their developmental core functions at the local level vis-à-vis those of other development agents at the grassroots level and assist in quelling tensions where they arise in this regard.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

The minimum requirements for the role:

• Post-graduate degree in energy and development, sustainable development, development economics or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in at least one social and human development sector (e.g. education, social protection/poverty alleviation, health, etc.) with an emphasis on experience in development work at the national public, NGO sector or regional/international level.

General knowledge and skills that would be beneficial:

• Effective communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, etc.
• Development practice, including sustainable development.
• Development and poverty alleviation strategy formulation.
• Public relations.
• International relations.
• Research.
• Analytical thinking and ability to analyse documents.
• Strategic thinking and ability to formulate strategies.
• Project design, implementation, oversight and impact assessment.
• Understanding of role of the IPP Office within the broader energy and political context and framework.
• Knowledge of policies related to the IPPP Programme.
• Knowledge of development, transformation and procurement legislation and policies of the country.
• Role of the IPP Office within the broader regional, continental and international energy regime and relations therein.