Project or context description
With approximately 132 million inhabitants and a population that continues to grow rapidly (+2.5% per year), Ethiopia is expected to reach 150 million people by 2050 (World Bank projections, 2022) and remain Africa’s second most populous country. Its economy is one of the fastest growing in the region, with an estimated 8.1% growth rate in 2023/24 (World Bank Data).
Ethiopia is at a pivotal moment in its economic development, with its recent launch of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement providing a transformative opportunity for regional integration and growth. The country faces significant challenges, including structural weaknesses in its state-led growth model, high trade costs, and limited private sector engagement. These factors hinder Ethiopia’s ability to integrate into regional and global value chains, especially in the production and trade of value-added goods.
The AfCFTA aims to address these barriers by promoting intra-African trade, supporting regional economic integration, and fostering sustainable growth. For Ethiopia, the agreement is an opportunity to enhance its export base, engage its private sector, and create jobs, particularly for women and youth. This project aligns with Ethiopia’s national priorities under its Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda (HGER) and its Ten-Year Perspective Development Plan, as well as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mission description
This EU-funded project focuses on supporting supporting the advancing and implementation of the AfCFTA in Ethiopia with a focus on a private-led value chain development approach to increasing intra-African trade, promoting greater economic integration, sustainable growth, and creating jobs.
The five specific objectives of the project are:
The project team will be based in Expertise France’s brand new offices in Addis Ababa, ensuring proximity to stakeholders and beneficiaries.
The Deputy Team Leader will support the Team Leader in operational management and day-to-day implementation of project activities. The Deputy Team Leader will take the lead on donor and headquarters reporting, closely monitor the M&E expert’s work, and ensure smooth coordination of technical and administrative processes with respect to timelines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Support and Project Implementation
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
3. Financial, Administrative and Logistical Support
4. Coordination and Communication with Team Leader
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Additional information
Employee contract under local law, via a third-party employer company
Duration of the contract: Fixed-term contract of one year renewable with the possibility of renewal
Required documents are the following:
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