Project Coordinator (m/f/x) - Ethiopia Portfolio

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To strengthen our International Advisory Services (IAS) team, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to support our growing portfolio of international development and advisory projects in Ethiopia. As part of our Africa team, you will contribute to the successful implementation and further development of our activities in this strategically important market. The position is initially fixed-term for two years.

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Technical Assistance projects, with a particular focus on the Ethiopia portfolio.
• Support Project Managers in project planning, coordination of timelines, budgets, deliverables, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the organization and implementation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities.
• Conduct research and continuously monitor developments in the Ethiopian financial sector, including regulatory changes, reforms, development programs, and market trends.
• Support the identification of new projects and business opportunities and contribute to the preparation of LOIs, technical proposals, and financial proposals.
• Maintain and further develop relationships with banks, financial institutions, public institutions, development organizations, partners, and other relevant stakeholders in Ethiopia.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and coordination related to the Ethiopia portfolio.

• Master’s degree, preferably in International Business, International Development, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Relevant professional experience in the coordination and implementation of international and cross-border projects, preferably in development consulting or Technical Assistance
• Experience in working with international clients, experts, partners, and other stakeholders
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Amharic is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital collaboration and project management tools
• Very good knowledge of the Ethiopian market and institutional environment, preferably with exposure to the financial sector
• Experience in research, market monitoring, and support of project acquisition and proposal development
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel regularly for project assignments, particularly to Ethiopia

• 30 days of annual leave, along with extra days off for special occasions:

  Whether it’s the end of the year, your wedding, a move, or your birthday – we give you the gift of time. This includes full days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a half day on your birthday and on Shrove Tuesday.

• Company pension scheme:

  We’re thinking ahead: with strong additional retirement benefits to secure your future

• Subsidised cafeteria:

  Enjoy healthy and diverse food options at great prices in our cafeteria

• Corporate benefit programme:

  Enjoy exclusive discounts for employees across a wide range of partner companies: from electronics to leisure activities

• Employee events and a strong team culture:

  From summer parties and Christmas celebrations to inspiring skill-sharing sessions: we believe in celebrating success together

• Flexitime and time off to balance overtime:

  A balance of structure and flexibility: Our flexitime model within core working hours lets you compensate for overtime with additional time off

• remote work in a 3–2 model:

  Flexible work model: Three days on-site, two days remote – supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Excellent transportation links:

  Ideally located with excellent access to public transportation

• Exercise and fitness offers:

  Diverse sports options to help you stay active and recharge after work

• Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket):

  Sustainable and budget-friendly travel with the subsidised Deutschlandticket

• Learning & Development:

  Learning is at the heart of what we do: Benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities – from internal training to LinkedIn Learning for flexible, self-paced learning