Job Description
Internal/External Announcement
GIZ –International Services, Regional Office Ethiopia
Field of activity:
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH ,a German development agency, is seeking a motivated individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the Business Environment and Investment Climate Project (BEIC) in Ethiopia. This project, funded by the European Union and Implemented by GIZ, focuses on supporting the Ethiopian Ease of Doing Business (EoDB). The BEIC project aims to strengthen the business environment in Ethiopia, particularly in areas such as e-government systems and public-private dialogue.
The main purpose of the BEIC project is as follows:
- Provide technical assistance and capacity-building to public sector entities in Ethiopia for implementing reforms to improve the business environment.
- Support the establishment or modernization of e-government systems and provide capacity-building and implementation support for the e-government systems implemented.
- Support public-private dialogue in Ethiopia for existing and potential investors. In this project, public-private dialogue is defined as any platform where the government and private sector can discuss matters related to the business environment.
Responsibilities:
The Junior Project Manager / Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the BEIC Project, working closely with administrative and technical staff, including experts, and reporting directly to the Team Leader. Responsibilities include.
Event Coordination:
- Organize workshops, trainings, study trips, and project events.
- Coordinate logistics with GIZ InS Office in Ethiopia and other administrative services/offices.
- Prepare Steering Committee Meetings.
- Set agendas, issue invitations, and take minutes.
Procurement Management:
- Manage procurement processes and pipelines.
- Coordinate procurement activities in alignment with GIZ’s procedures.
- Ensure completion of necessary steps for transaction finalization.
- Supervise contracting of suppliers and technical experts.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Supervise collection of monitoring data and generate reports.
- Track project timelines and fulfil reporting requirements.
- Assist in compiling relevant reports and documents.
- Draft TORs, progress reports, update work plans and logframes.
- Contribute to the preparation of final project report.
Documentation and Filing:
- Document and file completed order transactions per GIZ’s filing rules.
Public-Private Dialogue Support:
- Support Team Leader in coordinating and executing public-private dialogue activities.
General Project Management Support:
- Undertake other project management support activities as required by project needs.
Required No: One (1)
Job Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law or other relevant field; post-graduate degree is preferred.
- More than three years experience.
- Familiarity with GIZ procedures and regulations is essential.
- Ability to thrive under pressure while effectively communicating with multiple levels of management.
- Previous involvement in project management experience is an advantage
- Knowledge of EU regulation is desirable
- Experience working in an international environment
- Excellent digital literacy skills in MS Office and online environment are required
- Proficiency in English language competency (C2 read, speak, and write)
- Excellent knowledge of Amharic (written and spoken) is required.
Please direct your full application – consisting of a cover letter please mention the job title (max. 1 page), CV (max. 2 pages) and supporting references – to [email protected]. All documents should be merged into a single PDF document and should not exceed 3 MB in size. Only short-listed applicants who are considered for the position will be contacted.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer!
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