Job vacancies at Grant Thornton Advisory Ethiopia
About the company:
MSE Certified Audit Service LLP (Formerly A.W. Thomas L.P.), a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, was established in 1981 and has been in practice throughout Ethiopia since then. We have over 50 professional audit staff with extensive experience in the private sector, NGOs and Government enterprises. We are one of the RIG-approved auditors in Ethiopia to audit USAID resources throughout Africa and our quality management procedures were considered robust by other donors as well including the World Bank, European Commission, BFW…etc.
01. Associate Marketing & Brand Consultant
- Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: May 1, 2026
Job Summary:
Grant Thornton Ethiopia is part of the global Grant Thornton network, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We are committed to helping dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing tailored, forward-thinking solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Associate Marketing & Brand Consultant to join our growing team in Ethiopia. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact marketing and branding initiatives while also supporting business development efforts, collaborating with both local and international teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of marketing and brand strategies
- Conduct market research, customer insights analysis, and competitor benchmarking
- Assist in developing brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity guidelines
- Contribute to integrated marketing campaigns (digital, social media, and offline)
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client outreach, and lead generation
- Assist in identifying new market opportunities and potential clients
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables, presentations, and reports
- Collaborate with internal teams and global network professionals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in marketing, branding, consulting, or business development
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms is an advantage
- Experience with design and content creation tools (e.g., Canva) is an added advantage
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognized professional services network
- Exposure to diverse industries and high-profile clients
- Continuous learning and professional development
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Strong coordination and networking skills
How to Apply
Fill the online: >> Application Form by inserting this vacancy code: GTE005/04/2026
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
02. Risk and Legal Consultant
- Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: May 6, 2026
Job Summary:
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Risk and Legal Consultant to join our team. This role combines internal risk management and compliance responsibilities with external client advisory and revenue generation. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality legal and corporate advisory services to clients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Risk & Compliance (Internal)
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk management frameworks, and quality standards
- Perform independence and conflict of interest checks for engagements
- Act as a focal point for compliance matters, including data protection and regulatory obligations
- Review engagement acceptance and continuance procedures
- Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
- Maintain proper documentation and reporting of compliance activities
- Provide guidance and training to teams on risk, ethics, and compliance
- Promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization
2. Legal Advisory & Client Services (External)
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and employment documents
- Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments
- Support business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Manage company registrations, license renewals, and liquidation processes
- Handle business visas, work permits, and residence permits
- Liaise with regulatory authorities on behalf of clients
- Support dispute resolution and manage legal risks
3. Company Secretarial Services
- Manage company incorporation, registration, and governance processes
- Maintain statutory records and ensure compliance with corporate requirements
- Prepare board resolutions, minutes, and shareholder documentation
- Organize and coordinate board and shareholder meetings
- File statutory returns and regulatory documents
- Advise clients on corporate governance best practices
4. Business Development & Client Engagement
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Participate in networking and marketing initiatives
- Contribute to achieving departmental revenue targets
- Lead and manage multiple client engagements across industries
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of client projects
5. People & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members
- Support performance management and career development
- Foster a collaborative and professional team environment
- Continuously develop technical and professional expertise
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree or professional certification is an advantage
- Minimum of 3–7 years of relevant experience in legal advisory, corporate services, or risk & compliance
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws
- Experience in company secretarial work and regulatory liaison
- Proven ability in client relationship management and business development
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- High attention to detail and organizational ability
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
- Strong ethical standards and professional integrity
- Leadership and team management capabilities
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing professional environment
- Exposure to diverse industries and clients
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Active listening
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to plan and coordinate
How to Apply
Fill the: >> Online Application Form by following the below link by inserting this vacancy code: GTE006/04/2026
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
03. Senior Manager – Public Sector Advisory
- Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: May 7, 2026
Role Purpose
The Senior Manager – Public Sector Advisory will lead the delivery of high-impact advisory engagements across government institutions, state-owned enterprises, and development partner-funded public sector programs.
The role requires deep expertise in public sector advisory, including institutional reform, policy development, governance improvement, and public financial management. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in designing and delivering complex advisory projects while contributing to business development and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Public Sector Advisory Delivery (Core Requirement)
- Lead and deliver advisory engagements for:
- Government ministries and agencies
- State-owned enterprises
- Regulatory bodies
- Public financial management institutions
- Provide expertise in:
- Institutional reform and restructuring
- Policy and regulatory development
- Governance and performance improvement
- Public service delivery enhancement
- Public financial management and budgeting systems
Development Partner-Funded Programs
- Lead or support delivery of donor-funded public sector reform programs
- Engage with multilateral and bilateral development partners on technical assistance projects
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, reporting standards, and procurement frameworks
- Support implementation of large-scale reform and capacity-building initiatives
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Manage end-to-end delivery of complex advisory engagements
- Oversee project teams including Managers, Consultants, and Analysts
- Ensure quality, timeliness, and strategic relevance of all deliverables
- Lead work planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage directly with senior government officials and institutional leaders
- Facilitate workshops, policy dialogues, and technical consultations
- Translate complex policy issues into structured advisory solutions
- Build long-term relationships with public sector stakeholders and development partners
Business Development & Proposal Leadership
- Lead preparation of proposals, EOIs, and RFP responses for public sector and donor-funded opportunities
- Identify new advisory opportunities within government and development ecosystems
- Support strategic positioning of the firm in public sector markets
- Contribute to pipeline development and key account management
Thought Leadership & Market Contribution
- Contribute to public sector reform discussions and policy dialogue
- Develop insights and publications on governance, reform, and institutional performance
- Represent the firm in public sector and donor coordination forums
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and impact of public sector advisory deliverables
- Client satisfaction (government and development partners)
- Successful delivery of donor-funded programs
- Growth in public sector advisory pipeline and revenue
- Successful leadership of project teams and staff development
- Contribution to winning bids and strategic engagements
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or related field (preferred)
- 10–12+ years of relevant professional experience
- Mandatory: Significant experience in public sector advisory or government consulting
- Experience working with one or more of the following:
- Government ministries or agencies
- State-owned enterprises
- Development partners (World Bank, AfDB, UN, EU, bilateral donors)
- Strong experience in project leadership and team management
- Background in consulting, advisory services, or development programs is highly desirable
Key Skills & Competencies
- Deep expertise in public sector advisory and institutional reform
- Strong understanding of governance, policy, and public financial management systems
- Excellent stakeholder management with senior government and donor counterparts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Strong proposal writing and business development capability
- Leadership and team development skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in Big 4 or international consulting firms strongly preferred
- Exposure to large-scale government reform or transformation programs
- Experience working directly with development partners on public sector reform
- Familiarity with Ethiopia’s public sector systems and reform agenda
- Experience in economic governance or institutional strengthening projects
7. Why Join Grant Thornton Ethiopia?
- Lead high-impact national-level public sector reform and advisory projects
- Work directly with government institutions and international development partners
- Be part of a globally connected advisory network
- Opportunity to influence policy, governance, and institutional transformation
- Strong leadership exposure and career progression in consulting
- consultancy
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong coordination and networking skills
How to Apply
Fill the: >> Online Application Form by inserting this vacancy code: GTE007/04/2026
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
04. Manager – Strategy & Advisory
- Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: May 7, 2026
Role Purpose
The Manager – Strategy & Advisory will lead and support the delivery of high-quality consulting engagements across private sector, public sector, and development partner clients.
A core focus of the role is private sector strategy development, alongside broader advisory work in financial services, public sector transformation, and donor-funded programs.
This role requires prior experience in a professional consultancy environment, strong analytical capability, and hands-on proficiency in strategy and analytics tools used in consulting engagements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Advisory Delivery
- Lead and contribute to consulting assignments across:
- Private sector strategy development (core requirement) including growth strategy, market entry, transformation, and operating model design
- Financial services (banks, insurance, microfinance institutions, capital markets)
- Public sector institutions and state-owned enterprises
- Development partner-funded programs and reforms
- Conduct market assessments, industry benchmarking, and competitive analysis
- Develop strategic recommendations, business models, and implementation roadmaps
Consulting Project Delivery (Core Requirement)
- Deliver structured consulting work in a professional services environment
- Apply standard consulting methodologies (diagnostic, design, implementation support)
- Manage workplans, deliverables, timelines, and quality assurance
- Ensure outputs meet consulting-grade standards (clarity, structure, insight, and defensibility)
Tools & Analytical Capability (Core Requirement)
- Demonstrated ability to use consulting and analytical tools, including:
- Excel (advanced financial modeling and analysis)
- PowerPoint (executive-level storytelling and structured presentations)
- Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau or equivalent)
- Market research and benchmarking tools
- Ability to translate data into clear insights and client-ready outputs
Project Management & Team Leadership
- Manage delivery of end-to-end consulting engagements
- Supervise and mentor junior consultants and analysts
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of all project outputs
Client Engagement
- Interface with senior client stakeholders during engagements
- Facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, and presentations
- Translate client needs into structured analytical workstreams
Business Development Support
- Support proposal development, RFP responses, and pitch preparation
- Contribute to identifying new consulting opportunities within existing clients
- Support strengthening of client relationships and pipeline development
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in consulting, advisory, strategy, banking, or development finance
- Mandatory: Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment
- Demonstrated experience in private sector strategy development (required)
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Financial services advisory or transformation
- Public sector reform or policy advisory
- Development partner-funded projects
- Strong analytical, structuring, and problem-solving capabilities
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong capability in private sector strategy development and corporate advisory
- Excellent consulting-grade analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Strong client-facing confidence and stakeholder management
- Team leadership and mentoring capability
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and timeliness of consulting deliverables
- Client satisfaction and engagement feedback
- Contribution to private sector strategy and advisory assignments
- Effective use of consulting tools and analytical outputs
- Support to proposal development and business growth
- Performance and development of junior team members
Preferred Experience
- Experience in Big 4 or international consulting firms strongly preferred
- Exposure to financial sector strategy or transformation projects
- Experience working with development partner-funded advisory programs
- Familiarity with Ethiopia’s private sector and regulatory environment
Why Join Grant Thornton Ethiopia?
- Opportunity to work on high-impact private sector and national advisory projects
- Exposure to financial institutions, government, and international development partners
- Strong career progression within a global consulting network
- Hands-on experience with complex strategy and transformation engagements
- Collaborative and high-performance consulting environment
- Strong coordination and networking skills
How to Apply
Fill the: >> Online Application Form by inserting this vacancy code: GTE008/04/2026
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
05. Business Development Director
- Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: May 7, 2026
Role Purpose
The Business Development Director will lead strategic growth initiatives across key sectors in Ethiopia, including financial services, public sector institutions, and development partner organizations.
The role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. The successful candidate will play a central role in positioning the firm as a trusted advisor to a broad range of institutional and development-focused clients.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Development
- Develop and implement sector-focused business development strategies across:
- Financial services (banks, insurance companies, microfinance institutions, and regulators)
- Public sector institutions
- Development partners (multilateral and bilateral donors, DFIs, and international NGOs)
- Identify emerging market opportunities and support the firm’s strategic expansion priorities
Client Engagement & Relationship Development
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across target sectors
- Engage decision-makers in both public and private institutions to understand needs and position relevant solutions
- Support long-term partnership development with institutional clients and development partners
- Strengthen the firm’s visibility and credibility within key industry ecosystems
Revenue Growth & Pipeline Management
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across priority sectors
- Drive conversion of opportunities into high-quality client engagements
- Support pricing strategy, commercial structuring, and contract negotiations
- Monitor market trends to inform pipeline development and targeting strategies
Proposal & Tender Leadership
- Lead or coordinate the preparation of high-quality proposals for public sector and donor-funded opportunities
- Ensure compliance with procurement requirements of government and development organizations
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive and client-focused solutions
Market Representation & Thought Leadership
- Represent the firm in industry forums, policy dialogues, and professional networks
- Contribute to strengthening the firm’s brand visibility in financial services and development ecosystems
- Support development of insights and thought leadership relevant to target sectors
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 12–15+ years of experience in business development, client relationship management, consulting, banking, or development advisory roles
- Demonstrated experience working with one or more of the following sectors:
- Financial services institutions
- Public sector or government-related organizations
- Development partners or donor-funded programs
- Strong track record of engaging senior-level stakeholders and building strategic client relationships
- Experience in proposal development, tender processes, or complex bid environments is highly desirable
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial and strategic thinking
- Ability to build and sustain senior-level institutional relationships
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of complex stakeholder environments
- Proven ability to develop and convert business opportunities into revenue
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Growth in revenue across financial services, public sector, and development portfolios
- Pipeline development and conversion rates
- Number and quality of strategic institutional engagements secured
- Success rate in competitive bids and proposals
- Expansion of long-term client and partner relationships
Why Join Grant Thornton Ethiopia?
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across Ethiopia’s key economic and development sectors
- Work with a diverse range of institutional clients, including financial institutions and development partners
- Be part of a globally connected professional services network
- Strong leadership exposure and career growth opportunities
- Competitive and executive-level compensation package
Additional Note
This role is designed for a senior professional who can contribute to strategic business growth through relationship development, market insight, and client engagement excellence, within a collaborative and performance-driven environment.
- Brand management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Strong coordination and networking skills
How to Apply
Fill the: >> online application form by inserting this vacancy code: GTE009/04/2026
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
