Private Sector Specialist

Overview

This position is for a Private Sector Specialist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a primary focus on supporting the development of the private sector lending and Analytical and Advisory Services (ASAs) program in the East Africa unit.

Tasks Summary

• Work closely and under the guidance of Senior Private Sector specialists.
• Support policy dialogue with key Ministries/counterparts on private sector issues.
• Facilitate business-to-government dialogue on policy issues.
• Contribute to or lead operational activities for ASAs and Lending Operations.
• Work closely with the FCI team, country economists and CMU.
• Prepare written contributions, perform research and analytical tasks.
• Promote synergies across project teams.
• Coordinate and work with the IFC.
• Build and maintain partnerships with the donor community.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Sound understanding of the challenges facing the private sector in Ethiopia.
• Demonstrated experience delivering results on the ground.
• Prior work experience with international organizations or donors.
• Experience in designing and implementing lending operations and leading core analytical ASAs focused on private sector development is desired.
• Work experience in Ethiopia and the broader Africa region would be an added advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Masters level or equivalent qualification.
• Solid knowledge and experience in one or more topic areas covered by the program, including: business environment and investment climate, investment policy and promotion, competitive industries and sectors, SME upgrading and productivity, entrepreneurship including digital platforms and access to finance, industrial policy, access to markets, competition policy, and trade.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Amharic

Contract Duration: 3 years 0 months

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