Project Director – MSME Ecosystem Deployment
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About the Role
AeTrade Group is launching a large-scale Integrated MSME Handholding and Business Growth Project to empower SMEs, youth-led enterprises, women-led businesses, cooperatives, traders, and producers. We are seeking a Project Director to lead project implementation across regions, driving digital adoption, financial inclusion, market access, logistics support, and job creation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, launch, and scale-up of the MSME handholding project.
Supervise senior project management and field teams.
Engage government, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector
stakeholders.
Ensure efficient budget management, reporting, and compliance.
Drive training, capacity building, and continuous MSME support.
Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, ensuring impact delivery.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Project Management, Development Studies,
Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in project leadership, enterprise development,
financial inclusion, or digital platforms.
5+ years in senior management leading large teams and multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven experience managing large-scale projects with government, financial
institutions, and development partners.
Fluency in English and Amharic required; additional local languages an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and project execution ability.
Experience managing large field teams and complex structures.
Deep understanding of MSME development, financial inclusion, and digital trade.
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
Strong analytical, budgeting, and performance management skills
How To Apply
Submit the following to info@aetradegroup.com with subject line Application – Project Director, MSME Ecosystem Deployment:
Updated CV
Cover letter
Evidence of relevant project leadership experience
Contact details of three professional references
Skills (mandatory):
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills., Analytical: strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Apply Now!
AeTrade Group is launching a large-scale Integrated MSME Handholding and Business Growth Project to empower SMEs, youth-led enterprises, women-led businesses, cooperatives, traders, and producers. We are seeking a Project Director to lead project implementation across regions, driving digital adoption, financial inclusion, market access, logistics support, and job creation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, launch, and scale-up of the MSME handholding project.
Supervise senior project management and field teams.
Engage government, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector
stakeholders.
Ensure efficient budget management, reporting, and compliance.
Drive training, capacity building, and continuous MSME support.
Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, ensuring impact delivery.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Project Management, Development Studies,
Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in project leadership, enterprise development,
financial inclusion, or digital platforms.
5+ years in senior management leading large teams and multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven experience managing large-scale projects with government, financial
institutions, and development partners.
Fluency in English and Amharic required; additional local languages an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and project execution ability.
Experience managing large field teams and complex structures.
Deep understanding of MSME development, financial inclusion, and digital trade.
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
Strong analytical, budgeting, and performance management skills
How To Apply
Submit the following to info@aetradegroup.com with subject line Application – Project Director, MSME Ecosystem Deployment:
Updated CV
Cover letter
Evidence of relevant project leadership experience
Contact details of three professional references
Skills (mandatory):
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills., Analytical: strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Apply Now!