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Full Time
 
Office Administrator
First Response Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background First Response, with its Head Office in Bole, provides world class, competitively priced pre-hospital care and medical support services in the most remote parts of Ethiopia. No matter how complex the project, how large the workforce or how remote the site – we are committed to delivering only the highest quality health and wellness management solutions to our clients.  ( www.firstresponseethiopia.com ) Today we operate across the oil, gas, mining and infrastructure development industries. We also serve UN Development agencies, production companies and a range of NGO clients. Our promise of access to the top regional medical specialists, excellent paramedics and world-class clinical treatment comes standard. We offer our services at competitive rates, while never compromising on quality. JOIN US Job Title: Office Administrator             Job Description: The Office Administrator will have responsibility for the general management of the office to ensure compliance with licensing and local government requirements as well as ensuring all administrative duties are completed to the requirements of the Directors. In order to be successful in this position you should be detail-oriented, professional and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Office Administrator must be proactive, enthusiastic, reliable and honest. Reporting:  General Manager / Operations Manager. Key Responsibilities: Financial administration – handle payments (cheque & petty cash), prepare month end invoice and collect cash using cash register machine, record payments and receipts to accounting software, keep track of all transactions, effect all tax payments as required, handle bank activities and compliance issues.    Administrative issues:  Ensure the office set up is kept professional, clean and tidy with all documentation correctly filed – source for additional furniture, pictures etc as and when required. Follow license expiry dates and compliance requirements. Keep track of equipment, kits and consumables – update the asset register for equipment and keep track of calibration requirements, ensuring medication is up to date and replace as and when required. Identify equipment and consumable suppliers for sourcing when needed.   Support medic recruitment, employment contracts and staff welfare. Manage all travel and logistics requirements for the company. Support medical evacuations Identify uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suppliers to ensure all uniform requirements for medical staff are met and supplied to the relevant standard required. Purchase equipment, medication and logistics ensuring no products are kept after expiry. Work and communicate with various medical personnel, management team and clients. Support the marketing/promotional requirements of the company including providing ideas for Social Media messaging – identifying what health and remote site related medical topics we can incorporate onto the social media platform. Attend new business development meetings and supporting with proposal/quotation development as required. Provide other duties as required by the management team. Qualifications and Requirements: Associate diploma / degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Nursing, and any other Social Science 2+ years’ related experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software + Peachtree Accounting Software Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects Customer service oriented Able to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision Working experience in the health / medical industry will be an added advantage.   Renumeration:  Competitive package based on experience. RSVP: careers@response-med.com Address:  6th Floor, New Bright Tower Bole Sub City Cameroon Street Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Nov 19, 2019
Full Time
 
Senior Business Development Leader – Ethiopia
VISA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior Business Development Leader – Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Full-time Job Purpose: Manage all aspects of the relationship between Visa and assigned Clients with a focus on business growth and client satisfaction. Manage the setting, direction and implementation of country & business strategies, objectives and plans within assigned Clients in order to achieve business targets through growing the existing business and through identifying new business opportunities including the introduction and implementation of new products and services.  Dimensions: Staff:               Nil Countries:       Ethiopia                         Business Results: Accountable for achieving business targets through growing designated country business revenues PV/MV/CIF, and developing new business opportunities. Monitor business results of the individual countries and Clients and anticipate challenges and take proactive measures to accomplish country targets.   Principal Accountabilities: Strategic Planning Lead the development of strategic plans for assigned Countries and Clients by integrating and setting priorities based on information about the markets, Client business plans, Visa priorities and competitor activities.  Ensure the plans are shared, understood and bought into by specialist divisions within Visa. Contribute to the development of the East Africa strategy. Ensure the development of individual assigned Clients operational plans, with corresponding tactics and actions to achieve defined goals.  Monitor the development of the banking and financial services industry across the region, analyse trends and understand factors impacting current and potential business results of Visa.  Monitor, analyse and develop/respond to competitor’s strategies.  Drive Innovation agenda with thought leadership focus especially mobile, Visa Direct, paywave.   Ensure that the necessary Marketing plans are in place in good time (6 months ahead) and have sufficient justification for the required spend.   Business Development and Relationship Management Establish, develop and manage the relationship between Visa and assigned Clients. Establish, develop and manage relationship between Visa and industry representatives in-country such as Central Banks, Governments, Bankers Association and Media. Establish, develop and manage relationships in-country with Vendors, Processors and Domestic Switches Responsible for country revenue Identify new business development opportunities and take accountability for and manage the project evaluation of these.  Focus on achieving business targets through growing existing business and developing new business opportunities.  Monitor business results of assigned Clients and anticipate challenges and take proactive measures to accomplish targets.  Ensure effective communication of progress to targets both within Visa and with Clients. Develop, maintain and cultivate close relationships with decision-makers and senior management of assigned Clients, partner companies, Central banks and national banking associations.  Understand their business strategies, priorities, needs and business processes, present to them strategic ideas and share Visa’s views on industry developments and dynamics and advise them how Visa products can impact their results. Represent Visa to the Clients by providing a point of contact to them, with permanent high quality support on the Visa organisation, products, systems and policies. Client consulting relating to operations, IT, marketing, compliance   Pan Regional Sub Saharan Africa – where applicable plan and develop Visa business in conjunction with pan regional Client in the relevant countries within Sub Sahara in order to meet or exceed targets established through the Regional planning process, within allocated budgets   Public Relations Represent Visa by attending and speaking at conferences and business meetings and undertake media/public relations activities in the area, to shape perceptions of the corporation. Develop PR strategies in association with designated PR specialist(s) in order to achieve overall objectives for the country/region, creating the appropriate ‘atmosphere’ for growing Visa products and services. Assist with the relationships with the central banks, key technology partners and other organisations involved in payment services. Utilise these relationships to influence and change attitudes and decisions of Clients and to achieve Visa’s goals in the region. General Ensure all CEMEA departments are fully informed of actions that may affect them, support their objectives and business plans and seek to resolve conflicts which might occur.  Actively contribute to the development of the team through sharing of information, coaching and support. Establish, maintain and develop good relationships with CEMEA colleagues, staff in Worldwide Services and other regions to ensure that global initiatives and best practice throughout Visa are effectively introduced across CEMEA. Complete ad hoc project/research work and other initiatives as directed by senior management. Security As with all positions within Visa CEMEA the jobholder is responsible for the security of the Visa CEMEA environment and the physical security of all Visa property, documentation and Client information.  Health and Safety Give full support to the Company’s health and safety policy and ensure that the policy is effectively implemented and all relevant health and safety legislation is complied with within their area of responsibility and within budgeted resources.  Qualifications Batchelor’s degree or equivalent qualification A minimum of 7 - 10 years relevant experience in payments or financial service industry Strong experience in the Banking/Financial Services sector/Mobile network/Fintechs / Government; card payment experience essential. Capability to liaise, present to and work with senior level international bankers. Excellent knowledge of Visa, other payment systems, card products and the activities of different payment systems in the relevant markets. Commercial orientation, interpersonally credible, influential in their dealings and sensitive to a multicultural environment. Ability to manage varied indirect reporting relationships at all levels of the Visa and Client organisation. Creative and design thinking Experience in influencing developing and/or motivating people to achieving company and customer objectives. Sales Experience. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Capability of working competently with different market areas.
Nov 19, 2019
Full Time
 
Research and Development Expert
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// Ethiopian Airlines would like to invite qualified candidates for the following position. Job Title: -   RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXPERT   Required Qualification:   A Minimum of BSC/BA Degree in Engineering /Economics Field of study from recognized College/University and one-year experience from known organization  OR  A Minimum of College Diploma/10+3//Level III Certificate in Engineering /Economics Field of study from recognized TVET/College/University with a Minimum of five years’ experience in known organization. N.B: Research, innovation and creativity tendency is desirable   Registration Date:  From November 04, 2019- November 08, 2019                                         Registration Place:  Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter, HR Building (Recruitment and Placement Office)   v  Interested applicants must bring/attach all original and copy of their supporting documents, including 6th /8th Grade Ministry Card/birth certificate from Kebele and one passport size picture when they come for registration on the appropriate dates stated above.   If anyone found to apply or join Ethiopian with false information it will lead to subsequent termination from the process or employment upon discovery of the fact
Oct 31, 2019
Full Time
 
Senior Business Development Leader
VISA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// Job Title: Senior Business Development Leader – Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Full-time Job Purpose: Manage all aspects of the relationship between Visa and assigned Clients with a focus on business growth and client satisfaction. Manage the setting, direction and implementation of country & business strategies, objectives and plans within assigned Clients in order to achieve business targets through growing the existing business and through identifying new business opportunities including the introduction and implementation of new products and services.  Dimensions: Staff:               Nil Countries:       Ethiopia                         Business Results: Accountable for achieving business targets through growing designated country business revenues PV/MV/CIF, and developing new business opportunities. Monitor business results of the individual countries and Clients and anticipate challenges and take proactive measures to accomplish country targets.   Principal Accountabilities: Strategic Planning Lead the development of strategic plans for assigned Countries and Clients by integrating and setting priorities based on information about the markets, Client business plans, Visa priorities and competitor activities.  Ensure the plans are shared, understood and bought into by specialist divisions within Visa. Contribute to the development of the East Africa strategy. Ensure the development of individual assigned Clients operational plans, with corresponding tactics and actions to achieve defined goals.  Monitor the development of the banking and financial services industry across the region, analyse trends and understand factors impacting current and potential business results of Visa.  Monitor, analyse and develop/respond to competitor’s strategies.  Drive Innovation agenda with thought leadership focus especially mobile, Visa Direct, paywave.   Ensure that the necessary Marketing plans are in place in good time (6 months ahead) and have sufficient justification for the required spend.   Business Development and Relationship Management Establish, develop and manage the relationship between Visa and assigned Clients. Establish, develop and manage relationship between Visa and industry representatives in-country such as Central Banks, Governments, Bankers Association and Media. Establish, develop and manage relationships in-country with Vendors, Processors and Domestic Switches Responsible for country revenue Identify new business development opportunities and take accountability for and manage the project evaluation of these.  Focus on achieving business targets through growing existing business and developing new business opportunities.  Monitor business results of assigned Clients and anticipate challenges and take proactive measures to accomplish targets.  Ensure effective communication of progress to targets both within Visa and with Clients. Develop, maintain and cultivate close relationships with decision-makers and senior management of assigned Clients, partner companies, Central banks and national banking associations.  Understand their business strategies, priorities, needs and business processes, present to them strategic ideas and share Visa’s views on industry developments and dynamics and advise them how Visa products can impact their results. Represent Visa to the Clients by providing a point of contact to them, with permanent high quality support on the Visa organisation, products, systems and policies. Client consulting relating to operations, IT, marketing, compliance   Pan Regional Sub Saharan Africa – where applicable plan and develop Visa business in conjunction with pan regional Client in the relevant countries within Sub Sahara in order to meet or exceed targets established through the Regional planning process, within allocated budgets   Public Relations Represent Visa by attending and speaking at conferences and business meetings and undertake media/public relations activities in the area, to shape perceptions of the corporation. Develop PR strategies in association with designated PR specialist(s) in order to achieve overall objectives for the country/region, creating the appropriate ‘atmosphere’ for growing Visa products and services. Assist with the relationships with the central banks, key technology partners and other organisations involved in payment services. Utilise these relationships to influence and change attitudes and decisions of Clients and to achieve Visa’s goals in the region. General Ensure all CEMEA departments are fully informed of actions that may affect them, support their objectives and business plans and seek to resolve conflicts which might occur.  Actively contribute to the development of the team through sharing of information, coaching and support. Establish, maintain and develop good relationships with CEMEA colleagues, staff in Worldwide Services and other regions to ensure that global initiatives and best practice throughout Visa are effectively introduced across CEMEA. Complete ad hoc project/research work and other initiatives as directed by senior management. Security As with all positions within Visa CEMEA the jobholder is responsible for the security of the Visa CEMEA environment and the physical security of all Visa property, documentation and Client information.  Health and Safety Give full support to the Company’s health and safety policy and ensure that the policy is effectively implemented and all relevant health and safety legislation is complied with within their area of responsibility and within budgeted resources.  Qualifications Batchelor’s degree or equivalent qualification A minimum of 7 - 10 years relevant experience in payments or financial service industry Strong experience in the Banking/Financial Services sector/Mobile network/Fintechs / Government; card payment experience essential. Capability to liaise, present to and work with senior level international bankers. Excellent knowledge of Visa, other payment systems, card products and the activities of different payment systems in the relevant markets. Commercial orientation, interpersonally credible, influential in their dealings and sensitive to a multicultural environment. Ability to manage varied indirect reporting relationships at all levels of the Visa and Client organisation. Creative and design thinking Experience in influencing developing and/or motivating people to achieving company and customer objectives. Sales Experience. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Capability of working competently with different market areas.  
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
 
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) & Market Development Officer I
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology ( icipe ) seeks to hire a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) & Market Development Officer I who will provide business and market linkage expertise to the development and promotion of youth owned micro, small and medium-size businesses. S/he will build strong relationships with a range of players in enterprises related to the MOYESH project and will use these relationships to improve business and market opportunities for those MSMEs. S/he will provide technical expertise under the MOYESH project to expand and create new enterprises and create sustainable market linkage across the value chain in project locations. S/he will provide technical support to project staff and partners on enterprise development and market linkage to rural youth, input supplier, aggregators, processors and exporters and other agricultural value chain actors within MOYESH project. S/he will support efforts to leverage innovative and technology led solutions to achieve the program’s goals She/he will be a member of  icipe  Ethiopia office which is located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. General:  The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology ( icipe )   is a pan-African and non-profit Centre of Excellence for research and development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods, while preserving the natural resource base through research and capacity building. Since its establishment in 1970,  icipe  has become a significant contributor to science and innovation required to meet the health and food security challenges of sub-Saharan Africa. The Centre has achieved this status by developing alternative and environmentally friendly pest and vector management technologies and products that are effective, selective, non-polluting, non-resistance inducing, and are affordable to resource-limited rural and urban communities. Employing close to 500 international and national staff,  icipe  also has approximately 150 graduate students who contribute to its research portfolio annually. The Centre currently has operations in more than 40 African countries, and thriving partnerships with universities and research organizations across the world.  For more information visit:  www.icipe.org . icipe  is partnering with Mastercard Foundation to implement the MOre Young Entrepreneurs in Silk and Honey project (MOYESH). The  purpose  of this partnership intervention is to secure fulfilling and dignified employment and income for unemployed young women and men by scaling up integrated beekeeping and silk farming businesses, building on lessons learned from YESH project and leveraging the public-private partnerships that are already created. The MOYESH project targets to provide 100,000 youth with appropriate skills and to enable 100,000 youth (of which 60% are female) secure  dignified and fulfilling work  in four target regions of Ethiopia including the Amhara; Oromia; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNP); and Tigray. Main Responsibilities: Assists with special projects, such as trade fairs, promotional events, advertising, and product development support in close collaboration with project clients Conducts training to build the capacity of business service providers to better support MSMEs Through both secondary and primary information gathering, develops an understanding of and document youth group access to structured market within and outside the region Mobilizes experts and undertakes industry demand analyses for honey and silk products and develops and shares specific knowledge of the youth, and SMEs on market opportunities, industry preferred market channels, quality and quantity requirements, price officers and available market demand Assists in identifying and mobilizing youth groups and SMEs for sustainable supply of honey and silk to the structured market Efficiently coordinates project resources to achieve market linkages related results of the project in the region  Identifies and mobilizes formal buyers of the honey and silk products to build long term business partnership with farmers Undertakes capacity needs assessment of youth and SMEs and provides inputs for intervention plan Provides technical assistance to youth and SMEs to develop bankable business and marketing plans and facilitates linkages with financial institution Collaborates and participates in different platforms and enhances synergy between the project market related objective and other programs in the region Plans and organizes trainings and workshops that are planned under the project component Serves as resource person in the development of training material and undertaking trainings on topics such as contract farming, business planning, marketing strategies, access to finances and etc. Provides expert advice to key partners in developing innovative business services, new business partnerships, and market oriented information systems Assists with development of manuals, lending forms, portfolio reviews and acquisitions, and serves on task forces or committees as required in the promotion of opportunities in the honey and silk sector Works with public institutions and research institutions, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, business community to build sector-wide, mutual benefits on value chain, including reduction of transaction costs, reduced waste, risk reduction, increase in market and employment opportunities Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Minimum Requirements: Education : Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Investment Finance or Marketing, or other relevant discipline Experience : At least five years’ experience demonstrating success in business consulting, investment finance, marketing or private sector entrepreneurship.   Skills : Knowledge of production (Agriculture), including quality control, market standards, and/or product development Excellent oral and written communication in English including report writing Deep understanding of Ethiopia’s economic and business environment, particularly at the MSME level Agricultural Markets and/or Value Chain development Development of Business Services, finance and financial services Private sector experience, particularly entrepreneurship Computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel and Word and Access Core Competencies : Result oriented and sound decision making Demonstrating accountability and commitment Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team Ability to gathering information, assist with research Build relationships and ability to bring people together Managing and improving team performance Duty Station :   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Position level:     HG 13 Minimum Base salary :                     Birr 19,112  per month (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate) Terms of appointment : This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.  icipe  offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff.  icipe  is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.  The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on site. Applications :  Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point by point response to the essential and desirable person specifications. The position and reference number:  MSME/46/19   should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:   http://ilri.simplicant.com/  on or before 30 October 2019 .
Oct 18, 2019
Full Time
 
Livelihood Officer
World Vision Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// Livelihood Officer (For The Project Collaborative action For Peace building) As an International Christian Humanitarian Development organization, World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is trusted to deliver community service through its 58 Area Development programs (APs) located in seven regional states of the country.  Currently, WVE envisions a thriving organization where our improved business processes come together to transform and model organizational leadership built on sustainable practices. WVE is looking for   persons who fulfill the following qualifications. Purpose of the position: To ensure community connector projects are established and target youth are supported in alternative livelihood opportunities in alignment with basic humanitarian guidelines, world vision policy, the law of the country and in a participatory manner. Major Responsibilities ·         Plan, support, and follow-up livelihood support activities for the target youth; support the assessment, identification and implementation of community connector projects.  ·         Cooperate with, local government offices, private sectors and other stakeholders in the project site to identify job and training opportunities. ·         Engage in the preparation of the project operational plan and contribute to the timely submission of standardized mission reports to project donors and other relevant bodies. ·         Produce. Adopt guidelines and procedures in collaboration with the project consortium and relevant stakeholders for the livelihood support and community connector projects. ·         Plan, support, and follow-up livelihood support activities for the target youth; support the assessment, identification and implementation of community connector projects.  ·         Cooperate with, local government offices, private sectors and other stakeholders in the project site to identify job and training opportunities. ·         Engage in the preparation of the project operational plan and contribute to the timely submission of standardized mission reports to project donors and other relevant bodies. ·         Produce. Adopt guidelines and procedures in collaboration with the project consortium and relevant stakeholders for the livelihood support and community connector projects. ·         Plan, support, and follow-up livelihood support activities for the target youth; support the assessment, identification and implementation of community connector projects.  ·         Cooperate with, local government offices, private sectors and other stakeholders in the project site to identify job and training opportunities. Job Requirements Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: BA in Sociology, social development, business management, Development studies, or other related field and at least 5 years field experience working with Communities in livelihood projects focusing in an NGO context. Very strong communication skills with demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity, and physical stamina Knowledge of the humanitarian sector Strong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context Agreement with World Vision’s Christian ethos and participation in devotions Knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Other requirements Perform other duties as required.   Working Environment / Conditions: The position requires the ability and willingness to travel in the target Region, Zones, and Woredas 5 0%  of the time.    How to Apply Interested applicants are required to fill the employment application form (you can get this form from  http://docs.ethiojobs.net/wve-jaf.pdf  ) and email on or before the closing date of this announcement to  recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org World Vision Ethiopia is a child-focused Organization and is striving to keep children safe and is committed to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for this position.
Oct 16, 2019