Job Overview
This vacancy is listed under NGO Jobs in Oromia and is open to qualified professionals interested in contributing to Ethiopia’s trade, regional integration, and private sector development through a full-time position.
Hiring Organization
The hiring organization is Expertise France, a public agency that designs and implements international technical cooperation projects funded by the European Union and other international donors.
Job Title
The position is Deputy Team Leader ECOTRADE, focused on promoting Ethiopian trade and economic integration through private-led value chain development.
Job Category
The job falls under Social Sciences and Community Service, with a strong emphasis on economic development, trade, and regional integration.
Job Location
The duty station for this position is Ethiopia, with the project team based in Addis Ababa at Expertise France’s offices.
Employment Type
This is a full-time position under a fixed-term contract governed by local law through a third-party employer.
Date Posted
The vacancy was posted seven hours ago and is currently open for applications.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is January 6, 2026.
Project Context
Ethiopia, with a population of approximately 132 million and rapid annual growth, is expected to reach 150 million inhabitants by 2050. The country is one of the fastest-growing economies in the region and is at a critical stage in its economic transformation.
Economic and Trade Background
Despite strong growth, Ethiopia faces structural challenges including high trade costs, limited private sector engagement, and difficulties integrating into regional and global value chains. These challenges particularly affect value-added production and trade competitiveness.
African Continental Free Trade Area Opportunity
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement presents Ethiopia with a unique opportunity to enhance regional integration, expand exports, strengthen private sector participation, and generate employment, especially for women and youth.
Project Alignment
The ECOTRADE project aligns with Ethiopia’s Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda, the Ten-Year Perspective Development Plan, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Project Mission
This European Union–funded project supports the advancement and implementation of the AfCFTA in Ethiopia through a private-led value chain development approach aimed at increasing intra-African trade and sustainable economic growth.
Project Objectives
The project seeks to actively engage the private sector alongside government institutions, integrate regional value chains, improve trade and transport connectivity with a focus on women’s participation, support authorities implementing AfCFTA, strengthen academic and research institutions, and enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to implement the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol.
Role Summary
The Deputy Team Leader supports the Team Leader in operational management and day-to-day implementation of project activities, while also taking the lead on donor and headquarters reporting and coordination of monitoring and evaluation processes.
Operational Support Responsibilities
The role includes assisting in planning and supervising project activities, organizing technical trainings and public-private dialogues, monitoring procurement and resource use, and ensuring smooth internal coordination within the project team.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Responsibilities
The incumbent leads preparation and submission of technical, financial, and administrative reports to headquarters and donors, supervises monitoring and evaluation activities, and ensures data quality and timely reporting.
Financial, Administrative, and Logistical Support
Responsibilities include supporting financial and administrative processes, guiding contracting and procurement activities, promoting the use of internal project management tools, and ensuring proper documentation and archiving.
Coordination with Team Leader
The Deputy Team Leader maintains close coordination with the Team Leader, ensuring clear division of responsibilities, effective communication, and regular updates on project progress and challenges.
Required Education
A master’s degree in economics, finance, international relations, international trade, or a related field is required for this position.
Professional Experience Requirements
Candidates must have at least three years of experience in project management or coordination and at least three years of experience in trade and AfCFTA-related work, including experience with donor-funded projects.
Additional Experience
Experience working with government institutions, intergovernmental organizations, or the private sector on international trade issues is required, while experience in Eastern Africa and with Expertise France is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Strong project management, communication, teamwork, writing, planning, budgeting, and reporting skills are required, along with adaptability, resilience, autonomy, and cultural sensitivity.
Language Requirements
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English is required, and knowledge of Amharic is considered an asset.
Contract Duration
The contract is a fixed-term one-year agreement with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a CV with references and a cover letter through the official Expertise France application platform using the provided application link.