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 torestore 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 MSMEs

• 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 15MSMEs from Afar region (Samara cluster

Your Tasks / Responsibilities

• Steer sequa’s technical project team;

• Be the main focal person for capacity building program with MSMEs;

• Be the main contact person for all communication with the relevant private and public stakeholders; 

• Conceptualize, prepare and assure quality assignments and missions conducted by regional staff and short-term experts. Lead in the identification of national and international experts;

• Create procurement notes for the assignment of short-term consultants and companies according the predetermined project procurement rules

• Monitor progress and report delivery on executed activities;

• Cooperate and coordinate activities with the relevant project structures

• Communicate, report to and coordinate with the team leader and project director.

  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) Programm

Job Requirements

Your Qualification / Skills

• University degree in a related field such as management studies, project management, economics

• Result orientated coordination and administration attitude; 

• Fluent in English and Amharic; 

• Good communication and presentation 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.

Your Working Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, administration, logistics and M&E

• 2+ years’ experience as project manager in (international) development programs

• Experience in successfully managing SMEs/ businesses related projects

• 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 Coordinator”