sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the 
German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations, vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany, employs more than 100 persons and reported a turnover of EUR 60 m in 2023.We are offering a project-based consultancy assignment as 

The Project
GIZ has been commissioned with the implementation of the project “Private Sector Development in Ethiopia” (PSD-E). PSD-E aims to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies from improved growth opportunities. The target groups are owners and employees of SMEs, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies. This shall be achieved through 
five Outputs:

•  Institutional, human resource and technical strengthening of relevant public 
  institutions,

•  Capacity enhancing of chambers and associations,

•  Strengthening the capacities and services of intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem, 

• Strengthening the capacity of private & public business development service providers, 

• Direct support to MSMEs and entrepreneurs affected by conflicts and crises.
  If approved, the sequa project will focus on improving the access to finance and the creditworthiness 
  of Micro-, Small and Medium sized enterprises in the Amhara, Tigray and Afar regions in order to
  restore the local economy and build the resilience of MSMEs affected by the crises in Ethiopia.

The objectives are 

• to enhance business skills and technical capacities of MSME

• to improve creditworthiness/ assist MSMEs acquire a credit finance from financial institutions.Through the scheme sequa targets to support 60 companies in Amhara, Tigray and Afar regions. Considering the number of MSMEs in both regions, 30 of the beneficiary MSMEs will be from Tigray (Shire/Axum/Adwa and Mekelle clusters), 15 MSMEs from Amhara (Dessi/ Kombolcha cluster) and 
  the other 15 MSMEs from Afar region (Samara cluster)

  Location: Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
  Assignment Period: 18 Months (planned project start 01.07.24)
  Working time scope: 40/h per week, full time
  Project: “MSME Support Scheme” in GIZ’s “Private Sector Development Ethiopia” (PSD-E) Programe

Your Tasks / Responsibilities

• Administration, finance, procurement and office management in compliance with organizational procedures, donor requirements and the law of the country; 

• Ensuring the functioning of facilities and services of the project office

• Preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records of all financial transactions of the project executed in Ethiopia, including but not limited to: budget forecasts, preparation and submission of accounts, statements of receipts and expenditure, voucher maintenance, contractual payments, computation, bank and cash transactions, foreign exchange

• Bookings for road and air travel, hotel bookings, vehicle and driver management as service to all long-and short-term personnel of the project;

• Facilitate correspondences and appointments, organise meetings, workshops and interviews;

• Monitor progress and report delivery on executed activities;

• Communicate, report to and coordinate with the team leader and project director.Your Qualification / Skills

• University degree in a related field such as business management, accounting, business administration or public management;

• Result orientated coordination and administration attitude; 

• Fluent in English and Amharic; 

• Strong communication skills;

• Outstanding writing and reporting skills in English;

• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment; 

• Good working knowledge of communication technologies and MS Office.

Job Requirements

Your Working Experience

• 5+ years professional experience in financial management or similar;

• 2+ years’ experience with (international) public procurement processes and documentation;

• 2+ years’ experience in MSME coaching and providing consultancy services

• Added skill: previous experience working with international development organizations; marketing 
  and sales knowledge 

How to Apply

Please send us a cover letter, your CV in the EuropeAid format, relevant resumes, and your salary expectation. The CV template can be downloaded from our website. 
In the case of comparable qualifications, disabled persons are given preference. Please send us your application by no later than July 7, 2024 to vacancies.eth@sequa.de with the Subject line “National Finance Coordinator”.