Private Sector Advisor

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Degree in Economics or similar relevant qualification.

Minimum of 7 years of strong relevant experience in private sector, market systems development, investment, or economic development roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility

Proven experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships with private sector actors, investors, or financial institutions

Strong experience in Market Systems Development and related approaches

Successful experience of attracting investment and developing comprehensive business plans to support investment, with a range of financial service providers

A willingness to work across both private sector and development actors

Understanding of Climate issues as they relate to business opportunities is an advantage

Strong practical experience and ability to analyse labor markets, value chains, and economic ecosystems.

An understanding, or willingness to develop an understanding, of Ethiopian labor markets, youth employment and private sector policies, enterprise development frameworks, and national economic priorities

Demonstrated leadership experience providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and capacity strengthening to teams etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including strong analytical writing, donor-facing documentation, and high-level technical presentations

Qualifications/ experience Desirable:

Experience promoting future-oriented and inclusive economic pathways, such as green jobs, digital livelihoods, circular economy models, and climate-adaptive enterprises.

Coaching and mentoring experience to foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Prior experience in development or humanitarian work is not required.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

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