Equity Finance Advisor
Duty station-Addis Ababa
Contract duration-31/5/2028
Ethiopia is undergoing a major economic shift away from a state-led economic model towards a more liberal, market-based one. This transformation is driven by Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda 2.0 (HGER 2.0) and accompanying macroeconomic reforms initiated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The HGER 2.0 and the supplementary 10-Year Development Plan (2021-2030) aim to promote private sector-led economic growth, achieve macroeconomic stabilization, and initiate structural transformations. This includes the liberalization of key sectors, the promotion of foreign investment and the integration of Ethiopia into the global economy.
The project “Private Sector Development in Ethiopia” (PSD-E), implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Government and co-financed by the European Union (EU), contributes to Ethiopia’s reform efforts of promoting a private sector-led economic transformation. The project specifically aims to strengthen the Ethiopian private sector to become more competitive and resilient. This is accomplished by strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of local, transformative companies with high growth potential and scalable business models, start-ups in the growth phase and other MSMEs – especially those that act as service providers, suppliers or customers of the transformative companies. The project also works with financial institutions (FIs) and the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to improve the conditions for companies to access finance. Additionally, it also supports Ministry of Revenue (MoR) and Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) to improve selected customs and tax procedures. Finally the project also and strengthens the resilience of, particularly women-led MSMEs, in (post-)conflict regions in Ethiopia by enhancing their business performance and creditworthiness.
As Ethiopia builds institutions such as the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority and Ethiopian Securities Exchange, access to equity capital is becoming increasingly important for startups, growth-stage firms, and transformative companies. The PSD-E project, implemented by GIZ, supports Ethiopia’s private sector transformation through improved access to finance and stronger business ecosystems.
To support the above-described intervention area, the PSD-E project is looking for an experienced, dynamic and proactive Equity Finance Advisor (m/f) with in-depth expertise in equity finance, capital market, investment and project management with experience in international organizations.
Thus, are you an expert in the finance industry and are very familiar with the financial market landscape of Ethiopia? Do you have experience with working in international institutions? Are you passionate about equity finance and capital market? Do you want to work in an international team with nice and motivated colleagues? Then apply for this exciting position
Job Summary:
The Equity Finance Advisor will support the development of equity financing ecosystems for startups, MSMEs with growth potential, and transformative companies in Ethiopia.
The role focuses on working with ECMA, ESX, investors, funds, accelerators, transaction advisors, investment advisors, and private sector stakeholders to expand investment readiness, equity products, and capital market participation.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Market Development
Advisory Service:
Project Management/Coordination:
Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder shall perform tasks outside the scope of the job description
Qualifications and experience:
Skills:
Language Proficiency:
Excellent knowledge of English and Amharic both in speaking and writing
application procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via E-Mail: recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name- Equity Finance Advisor#051/2026’ in the subject line of your E-Mail application.
Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefits package.
“GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply”
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