Junior Advisor Private Sector (2 Positions)

Junior Advisor Private Sector

Cluster or office-Economic Transformation Cluster ETC

Project name-Private Sector Development PSD-E

Duty station-Addis Ababa

Contract duration-September 2026

Brief and attractive description of the project/ unit

Ethiopia is undergoing a major economic transformation — shifting from a state-led to a market-oriented system that empowers the private sector to drive growth, create jobs, and build resilience. To support this transition, GIZ’s Private Sector Development Programme (PSD-E) works hand in hand with government institutions, private enterprises, and innovative start-ups to strengthen competitiveness and foster inclusive, sustainable growth.

The project takes a bottom-up approach, addressing concrete business challenges while supporting systemic reforms. Its focus areas include:

• Enterprise Development: Supporting growth-oriented companies and start-ups to improve operations, quality, and access to finance and markets.
• Business Environment Reform: Enhancing efficiency and transparency in customs, tax administration, and financial regulation to make Ethiopia more business-friendly.
• Resilience Building: Empowering especially women-led MSMEs in (post-)conflict regions through training, advisory support, and improved credit access.

Through these efforts, PSD-E contributes to a more competitive and resilient Ethiopian private sector that drives the country’s economic transformation forward.

Join a dynamic and purpose-driven team shaping Ethiopia’s economic transformation — contribute your ideas, grow your expertise, and help empower businesses to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth

Technical and thematic support

• Support the design and implementation of activities related to private sector competitiveness and MSME development.
• Contribute to the preparation of concepts, background papers, and presentations on topics such as business environment reform, enterprise upgrading, and women’s economic empowerment.
• Assist in identifying and engaging partner institutions (e.g., government bodies, business associations, start-ups) and help organize joint initiatives.
• Support the collection and analysis of data and evidence to monitor progress and identify challenges in private sector transformation.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of trainings, workshops, and capacity development measures for public and private partners.

Project Management and Coordination

• Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of project activities under the guidance of senior advisors and the component manager.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operational plans, budget inputs, and activity updates.
• Support procurement and contracting processes, including drafting ToRs, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating with consultants or service providers.
• Help organize partner meetings, field missions, and steering committee sessions, including documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain and update project documentation, files, and knowledge databases in line with GIZ standards.

Communication and Reporting

• Contribute to internal and external communication, including drafting project briefs, success stories, and visibility materials.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, meeting minutes, and presentations for internal and donor reporting.
• Support coordination with other GIZ projects, the EU, and development partners to ensure synergies and knowledge exchange.

Qualifications

• Education Background: BA Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development Project management course are advantages.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years working experience.
• Private Sector Understanding: Good knowledge about Ethiopia’s private sector is an advantage.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; proven track record of drafting and editing documents is required
• Language Proficiency: Fluence in both written and spoken business English and Amharic.
• Synthesizing information: Ability to quickly understand instructions, ask for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time
• Intercultural Competence: Ability/motivation to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Technical Skills: Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Good organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads
• Eye for detail and team spirit
• Strong results orientation
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Self-management is essential