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Market Linkage Project Specialist

American College of Technology

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-06-16

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2025-06-20

Required Skills

carry out project activities

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Marketing

Business Administration

Economics

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Job Description

Project: Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract (Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension)

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025.

ACT is seeking a highly experienced Market Linkage Project Specialist, under the supervision of the Program Manager, is expected to lead and implement the B2B market linkage activities for enterprises under the SEED project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, market access, export facilitation, and networking, with a focus on both local and international business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Market Linkage: Develop and implement strategies to connect enterprises with local and international B2B markets.

  • Market Research & Assessment: Identify potential buyers, suppliers, and investment partners for Ethiopian enterprises.

  • Business Matchmaking: Organize B2B meetings, trade fairs, and networking events.

  • Digital Market Access: Support enterprises in leveraging online B2B marketplaces and e-commerce platforms.

  • Trade and Export Facilitation: Guide enterprises on compliance, logistics, and export procedures.

  • Partnership Development: Collaborate with industry stakeholders, government agencies, trade associations, and the Ethiopian diaspora for market expansion.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Track market linkage progress and ensure measurable impact on enterprises.

Job Requirement

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, or any related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in market linkage, business development, or trade facilitation.

  • Proven track record of successfully linking enterprises to local and international markets.

  • Strong network and experience working with private sector partners, government agencies, and trade organizations.

  • Familiarity with Ethiopian and international trade regulations, export requirements, and supply chain logistics.

  • Experience with digital marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and B2B networking tools.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Fluency in English and Amharic is required; additional languages are a plus.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

  • Experience working with donor-funded projects or enterprise development initiatives.

  • Understanding of sustainable business practices and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance.

  • Ability to design and implement training programs for enterprises on market readiness.

  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Requirement Skill

Analytical skills

Business Development

Communication

Business Process Modeling

Market research

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter, and three professional references to jobs@act.edu.etwith the subject line: “Market Linkage Project Specialist– SEED Project” before or on June 20, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fields Of Study

Marketing

Business Administration

Economics

Skills Required

carry out project activities

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