Investment Expert at Addis Ababa by Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency - Milkta Chereta Leading Tigray Tender Announcement Portal

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency
Position	Investment Expert
Posted Date	2019-12-06 00:00:00
Closing Date	2019-12-11
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By Work Category	Full Time
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By Career Level	Mid Career
Sex	Both
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Description	Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Investment Expert- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: December 11, 2019 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Preparation of draft opinions, advice and briefs on a wide range of issues;• Research and analysis of investment laws and regulations to support increase of foreign direct investment flows to Ethiopia and particularly in existing and upcoming industrial parks;• Drafts and/or reviews memorandum of association and other contracts and agreements to be signed by the Commission in relation to industrial parks and provides advice and recommendations;• Assist in developing flexible and efficient procedures regulating the issuance, renewal, replacement and cancellation of investment licenses;• Support the development of directives that would be employed in the administration of investment laws; and including legal audit and follow up the implementation of the above;• Support in creating an effective knowledge management system in the Industrial Parks Division; ensure regular collection of relevant information, coordinate action for policy-relevant analysis and dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders;• Oversee provision of efficient service in One Stop Service centers in both public and private industrial parks by coordinating with relevant stakeholders;• Support the Commission in undertaking regulatory functions within IPs, ensure that appropriate procedures and manuals are adopted to effectively discharge EIC’s regulatory mandates within IPs;• Support the Commission’s activities in investment climate improvement and reform programs;• Work with other divisions of the EIC to facilitate the organization and flow of industrial park related information and services.• Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements	Bachelor's
Desired Skills	REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Law or in related fields of study. • At least 8 years (for Bachelor’s) and 6 years (for Master’s) of combined professional work experience in consulting, practicing lawyer and/or advisory services • Fluency in Amharic and English language. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven analytical and opinion writing ability; • Basic understanding of Ethiopia’s economic policies and investment system, with broad perspective on how the entire system operates and how public, private and informal actors operate within the system; • Highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style; • Excellent computer (ICT) skills, analytical and data gathering skills; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service.
Experience Requirements	5-10 years
How to apply	• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 3 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.