The Deputy Secretary General is accountable to the Secretary General and he/she is responsible for coordinating and overseeing working units engaged in facilitating and supporting operations of the institution in view of ensuring efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Secretary General, Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and administers the Research & Advocacy, Trade and Investment Promotion, Organizational Support Services, Communication & PR activities, the private sector capacity building wing-Chamber Academy and ICT service functions of the Chamber;

• Organizes and coordinates membership development supports & communications functions;

• Leads and coordinates functions aimed to reflect & present the views of the business community on legislative, policy and strategy issues using the various medium of communication;

• Manage events, in bound & out bound missions and internal & external communications;

• Manage financial, HR and property administration functions of the Chamber;

Knowledge on:-

• Private sector and private sector related government policies;

• The Ethiopian Chamber system /How it organizes & operates/;

• Research & development of business barriers;

• The local business & investment opportunities;

• The international business environment and

• Well informed on HR, financial & property management;

Competencies/Personal attributes

• Demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission, core values, aims and principles of ECCSA.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.

• Being self-motivated and highly organized.

• Being flexible and able to work well under pressure.

• Having ability to work with others as a team.

• Language – Fluency in spoken & written English.

• Leadership – Organization management skill

Job Requirement

• Qualification: MA/MBA/BA degree in Management/ Economics/ International Trade or related fields;

• Experience:  9/11 years of relevant private sector support related work experience   out of which 4/5 years in Managerial Positions of which 3 years in Chamber of Commerce & related organizations

Duty Satiation:  Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Submit your non-returnable application, CV & relevant documents in person to The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Association, located around Mexico Square, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce Building, 2nd floor, Room Number 202 or through post P.O. Box 517

Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations