Latest Jobs in Business Development Jobs from Addis Ababa

Policy Studies InstituteVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Assistant ResearcherMain Duties & Responsibilities:The Research Assistant expected to produce a publishable quality paper in collaboration with the principal investigator of the project.The Assistant Researcher responsible to:• Prepare literature review and synthesis• Compile data from different sources• Conduct statistical and econometric analysis;• Assist in the write up of research reports and papers• Carry out other assignments as required• Terms of employment: The contract is project based and renewable depending on the performance of the assistant Researcher.• Remuneration: 40,000.00 (Forty thousand)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Programme Management Specialist (RSCA)

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Investment Expert- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Office of the President of Oromia Regional State, Finfinnee- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: June 08, 2020 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Carry out impact analysis of investment policies and programs implemented by the regional government to scale up what works well and rollout what does not work in time;• In addition to the priority areas, the expert studies, surveys, investigates, and reports on selected economic issues of consequence on its own initiative in consultation of the Office of the President;• Identify potential local and international institutions that might be interested in collaborating with the Office within the rules, regulations, and protocol of the Office; and• Make assessment of possible implications of any federal government initiatives on the Oromia regional state and produce policy analysis to inform the President.• Closely work with stakeholders and harmonies relationships including with investment commission, regional investment office, High Value Investors, Academics and others;• Support the harmonization and swift communication channels between the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Oromia Investment Office and other relevant stakeholders;• Prepare Oromia Investment Map, Brochures and help the preparation / redesigning of a dedicated website or weblink;• Help the preparation of Investors tick box list of actions with detailed contacts and responsible personalities;• Engage the relevant Country sustainability and Credit rating agencies in a bid to address the information gap and providing expert feedback on scores and reports;• Assist the Economic and legal structural reform impacting the Investment climate and help to scale up the Ethiopian Investment outlook;• Support and work with ‘Ease of Doing Business’ team and scale up the PMO’s ambition of transforming Ethiopia as an attractive investment destination;• Work on developing agendas as directed by the political leadership;• The Expert will directly report to the Coordinator of Policy Advisory Team of Oromia President Office.

Horn of Africa Regional Environment Center and NetworkVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project OfficerJob Summary: • The ILDP Project Officer is responsible to:• Carry out regular stakeholder consultations with both government and non-government agencies, attend and organize field visits in the project areas in order to have consultation with target beneficiaries and end-user agencies and or institutions;• Prepare inputs and regular updates to detail and specific work plans, action plans, calendar of events, as well as risk, issue and lessons learned logs in close coordination with the ILDP team, the concerned Institutions, and in partnership with the implementing partners and stakeholders of the ILDP;• Support the timely mobilization of project team, service providers, consultants and equipment inputs for the ILDP phase II activities on capacity development of key sector offices/bureaus and will also support the development of Terms of References (ToRs) of all required consultants, service providers and staff;• Provide technical expertise, coordinate, supervise, and assure the quality of the work of service providers to ensure planned deliverables are met in good quality and in a timely manner as per the ILDP project proposal;• Support the ILDP Programme/project manager to coordinate day to day management of the project including smooth and timely project implementation as well as transparent and accountable management of financial resources for the initiative, as per HoA-REC&N-AAU rules and regulations;• Support in liaising with relevant ministries (both national and district), service providers, administrative authorities, communities and other key stakeholders that impact CDRMP delivery in order to ensure outcomes are met in a timely manner; and• Undertake sectoral planning, results based management and reporting.Duty station: Addis Ababa

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project Manager (CBIT) Job Description: • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking to hire a Project Manager (CBIT) who will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the GEF project, including all project administrative matters and substantive outputs. All work of the Project Manager will be carried out in line with the Country Programme Action Plan and in full compliance with UNDP Rules and Regulations. The management and coordination process will be pursued through undertaking appropriate actions in project formulation, implementation and evaluation. Strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring cohesion with other UNDP initiatives.Summary of Key Functions:• Planning and implementation of CBIT Project;• Programme management, monitoring and oversight;• Building strategic partnerships and alliances;• Building knowledge and capacity.Duties and Responsibilities:• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved work-plan;• Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs, as per the project document in a timely and high quality fashion;• Coordinate all project inputs and ensure that they are adhere to UNDP procedures for nationally executed projects;• Supervise and coordinate the work of all project staff, consultants and sub-contractors ensuring timing and quality of outputs;• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of project personnel, consultants and sub-contracts, including drafting terms of reference and work specifications and overseeing all contractors’ work;• Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, through advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement using the UNDP provided format;• Prepare, revise and submit project work and financial plans, as required by Project Board and UNDP;• Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports, submitted on a quarterly basis;• Manage and monitor the project risks initially identified and submit new risks to the project board for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;• Liaise with UNDP, Project Board, relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including donor organisations and CSOs for effective coordination of all project activities;• Facilitate administrative support to subcontractors and training activities supported by the Project;• Oversee and ensure timely submission of the Inception Report, Project Implementation Report, Technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required by UNDP, GEF and other oversight agencies;• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from concerned stakeholders;• Report progress of project to the steering committees, and ensure the fulfilment of PSC directives;• Oversee the exchange and sharing of experiences and lessons learned between the GHG emitting sectors nationally and internationally;• Assist line ministeries and sectors with development of essential GHG inventory and transparency requirements through training workshops and technical skills development thereby increasing their institutional capabilities;• Encourage staff, partners and consultants such that strategic, intentional and demonstrable efforts are made to actively include women in the project, including activity design and planning, budgeting, staff and consultant hiring, subcontracting, purchasing, formal community governance and advocacy, outreach to social organizations, training, participation in meetings; and access to program benefits;• Assists and advises the Project Implementation Units responsible for activity implementation in the target GHG emitting sectors.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Innovation Analyst

Earth Systems LtdVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Environmental/ Social Consultant (National)Job Description: • Earth Systems is currently seeking to employ an environmental / social specialist based in any location in Ethiopia to aid in our growth in the region. In this role you will be responsible for helping to develop the company’s business and deliver projects for a wide range of public and private sector clients in Ethiopia, and regionally, working alongside our Rwandan office.The position will be based initially from a home base until an office is established and an attractive salary package will be provided depending on qualifications and experience.

Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project Coordinator Job Summary: • The incumbent is in charge of coordinating and managing the thematic development programs to the maximum satisfaction of CCRDA, project holders and donor agencies. Provides reliable, fair and purposeful proficient services to project holders (PH) and donors with regard to the project assigned. The incumbent efficiently involves in complementing the fundraising, training and related capacity building efforts of CCRDA and provides unreserved inputs to the success of the CCRDA engagements.Place of Work: Addis Ababa at CCRDA Complex

Cooperative Development Foundation at CanadaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Climate Change Specialist Summary • Reporting to Country Manager, with oversight from the Manager, Business Development in Ottawa headquarter, the Climate Change Specialist will assess and determine climate change parameters, including CO2 sequestration and Energy efficiency improvement options that enhance the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada’s (CDF Canada) agriculture/environment program delivery through field visits, including experimentation and farm trials site. In this role, the Specialist will work with a wide variety of professionals, making recommendations to governments and businesses about how to adapt to climate change and its environmental consequences.ResponsibilitiesDuties may vary, but the following list includes typical duties as a climate change specialist• Literature review and linkages with other institutions with strong reputation in smart agriculture,• Research the causes and effects of weather, climate, and the atmosphere,• Conduct studies to evaluate changes in climate,• Create plans to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,• Create reports and papers from your findings,• Research climate change patterns,• Provide advise, ideas and expertise in climate smart agriculture as adapted to the west African context,• Integrate knowledge and lessons learned in specific process or engineering skill groups and work together with other specialists to deliver optimal solutions from a CO2 perspective,• Support projects and other clients with CO2/energy footprint analysis and specialist support for clean development mechanisms (CO2 trading, CDM, JI, etc.),• Knowledge of Offset exchanges,• Guidance to technology development, design practices and procurement standards,• Technology development activities in this field,• Develop funding proposals.Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office

Network of Associations of HIV Positives in Oromia (NOP+)Vacancy Announcement Position: Executive DirectorJOB SUMMARY: • The Executive Director (ED) is the principal executive officer and legal representative of NOP+. He/she is responsible for providing strategic direction, planning, organizing and coordinating the overall functions of NOP+. He/she ensures efficient and cost effective operations of all activities and the fulfillment of the mission, goals, and objectives of NOP+. In consultation with the Board and in collaboration with the staff develops annual implementation plans and budget, accomplishes the plan, and ensure that an appropriate monitoring system is in place to track progress and deviations of program implementation.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:• Represent NOP+ before any court and administrative/executive organs of the state or may appoint a lawyer to represent him/her;• Plan, organize direct, co-ordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities of NOP+.• Signs bank cheque opened in the name of the organization;• Implement decisions passed by the general assembly and the Executive board;• Lead the preparation of work plans, budgets, and policies of NOP+ and present to the Board, implement same when approved;• As per the bylaw of NOP+, design and implement fund-raising strategies;• Employ, administer, promote or dismiss employees in accordance with the rules and regulations stipulated in the HR and Admin Manual of NOP+;• Carry out such other functions that may be assigned to her/him in the by-law of NOP+ and by the Executive Board.• Serve as secretary of Executive Board of NOP+ and set board meeting agendas.• Prepare and present quarter, biannual and annual plan, budget and progress report of the organization to Executive Board.• Represent and negotiate with donors and other stakeholders.• Oversee Preparation of annual operating capital budget for final approval by executive board.• Oversee the efficient and effective utilization of organizational resources.• Responsible for the improvement of NOP+’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with like minded organizations and persons such as professionals, Government, civic and private organizations.• The Executive Director, in consultation with the management committee, is vested with the power to issue organizational guidelines for the effective implementation of the provision of this manual.• Performs other duties assigned by the Executive Board.Duty station: Addis AbabaHow to Apply• Eligible candidates can submit their application with a non-returnable CV & copies of their credentials to NOP+ office, P.O.BOX 124066, Addis Ababa until November 28, 2019. Original documents must be presented and crosschecked during registration time.• Physical Address of Network of Associations of HIV Positives (NOP+) Kirkos Sub city, On the way from Lancha to Chekos main road, 200 meters away from LanchaTel: 0114674544Female and HIV Positive Candidates are encouraged to apply.