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EXPERT IN SME (M/F/D) - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT CLIMATE EASTERN AFRICA, SOUTHERN AFRICA AND INDIAN OCEAN

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 164
Date Published:Monday, March 2, 2020
Date of Expiration:Saturday, August 29, 2020 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Ethiopia | ADDIS ABEBA, BRUXELLES in Ethiopia

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: P1767V002
Location: Addis Abeba, Bruxelles
Assignment period: 08/01/2020 - 07/31/2024
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 03/26/2020

ABOUT
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is preparing for the EU-funded tender: „Technical Assistance Facility for the provision of capacity building and expertise on improving private sector developmentand the investment climate" in Eastern Africa, Southern African and the Indian Ocean.

This tender aims to contract long term technical assistance through the establishment of a Regional Technical Assistance Facility for the provision of capacity building and expertise on improving private sector development and the investment climate in Eastern Africa, Southern African and the Indian Ocean.

The aim of the Regional Technical Assistance Facility is to contribute to an improved business enabling environment and investment climate, as well as to develop national and regional value chains and increased investments, innovation, trade and sustainable production and consumption patterns.

YOUR TASKS
The facility will implement activities aimed to, inter alia: promote and strengthen inclusive public-private dialogue through capacity building; strengthen structured political and policy dialogue; contribute to market-based approaches to private sector development; strengthen capacity of MSMEs and young innovative entrepreneurs; promote women entrepreneurship; generate knowledge, studies and communication; analyse national/regional and support the development of value chains and strengthen the capacity of regional bodies and national administrations to design and implement legal, regulatory, administrative and institutional reforms that promote trade, economic stability, conducive business environments and attract investment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
Qualification and skills
1. At least a master's degree in economics, business, agriculture / agribusiness or any equivalent subject relevant to this assignment;
2. Fluency in written and spoken English; French is an asset

General professional experience
1. At least 10 years of professional experience in providing international technical assistance in the field of SME development, analysis and development
2. Experience in Eastern, Southern African and/or Indian Ocean countries

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. At least 5 years of professional experience in providing technical assistance in the field of value chain development.
2. Proven expertise and experience in capacity building relating to markets, value-chains, investments, innovation and trade
3. 5 years of professional experience in providing access to financial advisory services to SMEs, Mid-Caps and public sector organizations in relevant sectors.

LOCATION INFORMATION
The technical assistance will be implemented in Eastern or Southern Africa.

START DATE & PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION
The intended start date is August 2020 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date.

NOTES
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GIZ would like to improve the share of disabled employees, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

If we caught your interest, we are looking forward to your application until 26.03.2020.