Technical Advisor Chambers & Association (m/f/d)

GIZ- External/Internal Vacancy Announcement #058/2021

Private Sector Development (PSD) 

The Private sector plays a key role in the ‘Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda’ of the Ethiopian Government. Although MSMEs are key players for economic development and job creation, the landscape for promotion of these target groups and political responsibilities are however much fragmented. In addition, poor legal and regulatory framework conditions and needs-based business development services inhibit the growth opportunities of MSMEs/ SMEs, start-ups and Small Growing Businesses (SGB).

The new Technical Cooperation project ‘Private Sector Development in Ethiopia’ aims to improve the growth opportunities of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies and focuses on four intervention areas: 1) Strengthening the institutional capacities of public institutions to improve the legal and regulatory framework focusing on MSMEs/ SMEs, start-ups and SGB by involving the private sector via public private dialogue formats; 2) Strengthening chambers and associations to improve their range of services including their role as a representative of the private sector; 3) Building the capacity of intermediaries to develop viable innovative and future oriented organizational and business models to support start-ups and SGB; 4) Strengthening Business Development Services to advise companies on technical and business topics.

The project started with a nine-month Inception Phase (02/2021 - 10/2021). During this phase, the current situation in the intervention area will be comprehensively analysed and, if necessary, outputs, activities and indicator baseline and target values adjusted.

The project is looking for a Technical Advisor (m/f/d) who will be responsible for achieving the objectives of the intervention area 2 (strengthening of Chambers and associations) of the Private Sector Development project.

Intervention area 2 aims to strengthen chambers and associations in their two core functions of representing the interests of their members more effectively vis-à-vis public institutions and improving their own range of service for businesses.

The Technical Advisor of intervention area 2 works in close cooperation and under the technical supervision of the Component Manager for intervention areas 1 & 2.

Duration of contract:  Until September 30, 2024

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical advice to chambers and associations to improve their representation of interests vis-á-vis public institutions
• Provide technical guidance in competence building of business organizations regarding demand-oriented services offered to their member companies
• Support and facilitate the introduction of change management and capacity and competence building of business organizations
• Support in the integration of regional chambers and business associations in the capacity development program
• Support and facilitate the establishment of public-private dialogue formats in cooperation with other team members
• Assist in the introduction of awareness raising on improving environmental sustainability, such as monitoring of resource use in companies through the business associations
• Assist in expanding digitalization of internal processes and services provided by chambers and associations
• Support the preparation and implementation of financial agreements, local subsidies in the intervention area 2
• Prepare and coordinate assignment of short and long-term experts to implement capacity development measures

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BA Degree in Political Science & International relation, Business Administration, Economics, Private Sector Development or similar
• Excellent knowledge of Amharic and English language both in speaking and writing, German language knowledge is an asset
• Good knowledge of IT (E-mail, internet and computer applications such as MS Office)

Professional experience

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the field of private sector development with a focus on MSME promotion, ideally in providing advice to chambers and business associations.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of the private sector development in Ethiopia, and knowledge of relevant and key public and private stakeholders
• Relevant professional experience in similar role in GIZ or other international organizations

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Ability to liaise with different stakeholders especially with the private sector
• Good organizational and project management skills,
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong communication and presentation skills,
• Good IT skills (MS office, etc.)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non- returnable recent CV via Ethiojobs or Email: giz-recruitment@lonadd.com

“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”

Note: - Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Technical Advisor Chambers & Associations #058/2021’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categories applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.