GFA Consulting Group recruits 01 Team leader and senior private sector development expert 

TEAM LEADER AND SENIOR PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

Posted on : 21 Sep, 2020

Application by : 4 Oct, 2020

Project status : Tender

Project title : Business Environment and E-Governance

Period of project : February 2021- January 2024

Duration of assignment : 660 Working Days

Country : Ethiopia

Job code: PSD-ETH20EU0292

Project description

Overall objective

The overall objective of the project, of which this contract will be a part, is to contribute to the improvement of the business environment in Ethiopia, to foster private sector development and the generation of employment and income opportunities in the context of the EODB programme of the government.

Purpose

The purpose of the project is as follows:

1. Provide technical assistance and capacity-building to public sector entities in Ethiopia for implementing reforms to improve the business environment;

2. Support the establishment or modernisation of e-government systems and provide capacity-building and implementation support for the e-government systems implemented;

3. Support public-private dialogue in Ethiopia and 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.

Results to be achieved

The results for which the project will be responsible are:

4. Technical assistance and capacity-building, in forms including advice, expertise, capacity-building and trainings, are provided to selected public sector entities in Ethiopia in the field of regulatory, policy and/or process reforms to improve the business environment.

5. In three identified technical streams, e-government systems (i.e. processes and systems whereby government information and services are provided via the Internet or other digital means to citizens, businesses or other governmental agencies) are successfully implemented (i.e. established, developed and/or modernised, up-scaled, upgraded and automated) and capacity-building, on the job and post-system automation implementation support are provided for the e-government systems implemented.

6. Support is provided to the public-private dialogue and to existing and potential investors, including through short term-expertise for relevant studies and analytical work, identification of areas where public-private dialogue is needed, organisation of dialogues and networking activities, support for the development and formation of existing and/or new public-private dialogue platforms, as well as communication, visibility and awareness raising with the local and international private sector.

Job description

The Team leader and Private Sector Development Expert, based in Addis Ababa, will be responsible for providing the government counterparts with advice and technical support on the private sector development and doing business reform agenda. In addition, as team leader, s/he will be responsible for the day to day management of the project, including planning, coordination of inputs, ensuring that outputs are delivered and that the overall quality of the services provided is maintained. The expert will have overall responsibility for the smooth running and timely implementation of the project and the efficient use of project funds. In addition, the expert will be responsible for coordination with the main stakeholders and networks.

Qualifications

Qualifications and skills:

At least a master’s degree or equivalent diploma in economics, management, engineering, social sciences or related field. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in similar fields and at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the minimum required below;

Excellent communication and leadership skills and experience in establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

Fully computer literate, proficient user of Microsoft Office and good understanding of database software;

Fluency in English, including excellent speaking, presentation and written reporting abilities.

General professional experience:

At least 10 years of experience in any of the following fields or in a combination of the following fields: private sector development reforms, business climate reform, competitiveness, innovation, export development.

Specific professional experience:

At least 3 years of experience in implementing business and investment climate reforms and/or support to the private sector in developing countries;

Proven leadership skills and successful experience in project coordination and team management;

Experience in Ethiopia or Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) will be an asset;

Experience in the application of EDF procedures will be an asset.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by email to Neto@gfa-group.de

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Contact person

Deolene Neto neto@gfa-group.de

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