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Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) – Ethiopia is an autonomous institution operating under the newly established Ministry of Labor and Skills. Our origins trace back to the merger of two entities: the UNDP-supported Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) founded in February 2013, and the World Bank-financed Women Entrepreneurship Development Project (WEDP) launched in December 2012. Previously under the supervision of the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction, both projects have now joined forces to drive vibrant, competitive, and innovative private sector growth in Ethiopia.

At EDI, our primary objective is to foster the emergence of a dynamic and growth-oriented small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. We achieve this by offering a comprehensive range of entrepreneurship support programs, including ecosystem and capacity building, business development services (BDS), access to finance, and market linkage initiatives. As a national institution, we not only contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem but also play a significant role in promoting self-employment.

In line with our new mandate, EDI has transitioned from being a direct services provider to focusing on building the capacity of other public and private institutions. To fulfill this purpose, we have established a robust national infrastructure encompassing regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, Southern, and Tigray, and we have plans for further expansion. Additionally, we collaborate closely with One-Stop Service Centers in 18 cities across the country.

Our team at EDI comprises 323 trainers, including 1 International Master Trainer and 39 Master Trainers, along with up to 760 Business Development Services (BDS) Advisors. While these trainers and advisors are not direct employees of EDI, we select, train, certify, and invest in their continuous professional development. They are independent private sector actors who contribute to our mission. Furthermore, EDI has played a pivotal role in establishing Centers of Excellence in Entrepreneurship (CoEEs) within higher education institutions. These CoEEs aim to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among faculty, university graduates, and the local community. With our support, these centers regularly organize business idea competitions and incubate the most promising ventures. Through our engagement in the education system, we not only enhance entrepreneurial competencies but also promote a practical, skill-centered, and hands-on teaching approach. By improving the quality of education in the country, we equip graduates with the necessary skills to secure gainful employment or launch their own successful startups. In our ongoing commitment to addressing gaps within the public service system, EDI has recently introduced the Public Entrepreneurship program.

This program tackles challenges such as the lack of self nitiative, inefficiency, limited innovation, and strategic thinking, as well as a bureaucracy that may not always support SMEs adequately. Developed after careful assessment and feedback from SMEs burdened by an unresponsive and unsympathetic bureaucracy, this program aims to bring about positive change. EDI has earned a reputation for high impact through our rigorous methodology-driven human capacity development. Our work culture is characterized by efficiency, innovation, flexibility, and a strong mission driven ethos. As one of the first national institutions with international certification, we take pride in our achievements

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualize and create visually appealing graphic designs for various promotional materials, including but not limited to:

1. Social media graphics
2.  Print advertisements
3.   Brochures and flyers
4. Digital banners and displays

• Edit and produce high-quality video content for various platforms, including: o Promotional videos o Explainer videos o Social media content

• Collaborate with the communication team to develop creative concepts and campaigns.

• Ensure all design and video content aligns with brand guidelines and objectives.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in graphic design and video editing.