Project Operation Coordinator

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 (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2023) and reported a turnover of EUR 60 m in 2023.

We are offering a project-based assignment as

Project Operation Coordinator

Location: Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

Assignment Period: June 2026 – May 2027, up to 100 working days

Project: Private Sector Support (PSS) Along the Horticulture and Oilseed Agriculture Value Chains in the GIZ Strengthening Rural Value Chain II Project (SRVC II)

Job Code: ETH-1148 Consultancy service- Project Operation Coordinator

The Project

The SRVC II project is a comprehensive agricultural value chain development (VCD) project, working along selected agricultural value chains in the horticulture and oilseeds sub-sectors. The project aims to strengthen private sector development, supply chain management and post-harvest management. It works with various public and private partners, including agricultural input and service providers, agricultural producers and processors as well as business associations to foster public-private collaboration and public private dialog (PPD). In addition to and beyond selected value chains, the project aims to support federal partners with agricultural policy development and inter-sectoral coordination for Ethiopia’s agricultural sector to fulfil its potential to provide food security, employment and supply high quality food to local and international markets.

sequa has received the mandate from GIZ SRVC II to implement projects along the horticulture and oilseed agriculture value chains. The project aims to support SMEs and farmer organizations in achieving business growth and stronger market integration by improving service delivery of relevant business membership organization’s (BMOs), and strengthening the capacity of targeted SMEs along the value chains in Ethiopia

Scope of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to provide operational coordination and logistical support for the effective implementation of project activities. The Project Operations Coordinator will lead the planning and organization of workshops, trainings, meetings, and stakeholder engagement events, ensuring timely execution and compliance with project requirements. The role includes coordinating logistics, stakeholder communication, activity scheduling, documentation, reporting, and administrative support to facilitate smooth project operations and contribute to the achievement of project objectives and deliverables.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Organize and coordinate trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits, and project events.
• Prepare participant lists, attendance sheets, and evaluation forms.
• Coordinate venue booking, accommodation, transportation, catering, and logistical arrangements.
• Ensure training materials and equipment are available and properly managed.
• Work closely with the Finance Coordinator to ensure proper financial management of project activities.
• Coordinate the processing of participant per diems, transportation reimbursements, and vendor payments.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Assist in budget tracking and expenditure forecasting.
• Follow up on financial documentation and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
• Ensure all financial transactions related to project activities comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Your Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, sociology , or social work
• Proven experience working on GIZ-funded or other donor-funded private sector development projects.
• Experience in organizing trainings, workshops, and events.
• Experience in budget monitoring, financial administration.

Your Skills and Working Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project coordination, capacity building, operations, administration, or related roles.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills and Excellent financial and administrative management skills .
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.