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Business Support Project Officer

TRAIDE Foundation

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

2 years - 5 years

1 Position

2022-02-08

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2022-02-18

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Background

Private sector-led development can fuel sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging economies. Investors can accelerate the development process by bringing in new expertise, technologies, and financial resources. TRAIDE Ethiopia has been set-up to attract Dutch investments and to stimulate such sustainable investments from the Netherlands. TRAIDE Ethiopia is a program carried out by the Netherlands TRAIDE Foundation, and works closely together with the Ethiopia-Netherlands Business Association (ENLBA).

The main objective of TRAIDE Ethiopia therefore is to increase sustainable trade and investments from the Netherlands. Its three main objectives are to (1) Increase Dutch investments in and trade with Ethiopia, (2) improve the business climate and enabling environment and (3) ensure investments are implemented in a socially and environmentally responsible way. We provide tailored support to Dutch companies and thereby contribute to sustainable private sector development. The program aims to promote a model of high quality and high investment where trade can contribute to development objectives. This leads to a larger and diverse investment portfolio from the Netherlands in Ethiopia, and simultaneously contributes to sustainable sector development in Ethiopia.

The TRAIDE program officially started in April 2021. TRAIDE Ethiopia is currently looking for a business support project officer to provide support to Dutch companies and help us further organise the program.

 Position

The Business Support project officer will mostly work with Dutch companies active in a range of sectors. S/he will focus on supporting companies with their daily challenges, by building a network and pool of relevant stakeholders, by facilitating company matchmaking, by supporting incoming (potential) investors, and by supporting the TRAIDE team with day-to-day activities.

 Position within the organization

The Business Support project officer will work in the TRAIDE office in Ethiopia. S/he will work as part of the TRAIDE team and will work closely with the ENLBA coordinator. S/he will continuously liaise with the (intern)national team in person, via (Skype) calls, WhatsApp and e-mails. The local supervisors will assist the candidate with his/her daily tasks. The Business Support Project Officer will be contracted by RSLNC PLC[1]. This company is the local subsidiary of the Dutch Resilience B.V. and will host employees for the TRAIDE foundation.

 Tasks and activities

The TRAIDE Foundation is looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial candidate to cover the position of Business Support project officer. S/he will fulfil several activities. These include – but are not limited to – the following:

  • Providing front office services to Dutch companies in Ethiopia
  • Developing shortlists of Ethiopian service providers (e.g., tax, legal, ESIA consultants)
  • Supporting b2b linkages between Dutch and Ethiopian companies
  • Providing general support to attract Dutch investment to Ethiopia
  • Support with tasks from the economic department of the Netherlands Embassy
  • Expanding the TRAIDE network with key officials and private sector development organizations

Project title: TRAIDE Ethiopia

Duration: year, with performance-based extension

Job Requirements

The candidate is preferred to have a MSc-level of knowledge of, or experience with, business administration, international business, or any related field. The candidate needs to have a proven experience and understanding of the Ethiopian context, private sector, and associated foreign direct investment.

 The candidate needs to:

  • Be stress resilient, proactive, and flexible
  • Take responsibility and commit to providing excellent services to companies
  • Have strong communication and writing skills both in Amharic and English
  • Have strong networking skill and good links with different Ethiopian governmental offices
  • Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Have knowledge on International Business and FDI
  • Have some project management skills and experience
  • Be able to interpret laws and regulations and translate consequences into practical business support.
  • Good understanding of the local market.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can apply through Email: traide_ethiopia@ethiojobs.net

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