Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – External Vacancy Announcement

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is inviting qualified and motivated professionals to apply for the following positions.

Position 1: Project Management Intern

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized higher education institution.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and Amharic.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities with the capacity to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in project management, event coordination, communications, and international development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to communication materials, social media content, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Strong self-awareness, empathy, conflict sensitivity, and respect for diversity.
• Gender-sensitive and culturally competent with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous internship, volunteer experience, or employment in project management, administration, event coordination, or international organizations is an added advantage.

Location: Addis Ababa

Application Deadline: July 3, 2026

Position 2: Private Sector Development (PSD) Advisor

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Private Sector Development, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in private sector development, particularly in MSME development, Business Development Services (BDS), and Access to Finance.
• Experience working with business membership organizations or associations is highly desirable.
• At least three years of project management experience, including contract preparation, Terms of Reference (ToR) development, proposal preparation, and coordination with implementation partners.
• Strong understanding of Ethiopia's private sector landscape, particularly in the Afar Region, including financial services and business development markets.
• Specialized expertise in one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage:
  • Business linkages
  • Business continuity management
  • Green economy
  • Investment planning and management
  • MSME financial inclusion
  • Digital transformation of businesses
• Experience supporting women-led enterprises is an added advantage.
• Previous experience with GIZ or other international development organizations is preferred.

Language Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in Afar, Amharic, and English.

Position 3: Advisor

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Education Planning and Management, Vocational Education, Educational Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• At least five years of experience in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) management, supervision, administration, or human resource development.
• Experience working with private sector institutions to support cooperative training programs is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong educational planning and management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Passion for education, capacity building, and student development.
• Strong coordination, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Development-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively.

Duty Station: Semera

Application Deadline: July 7, 2026