We are looking for candidates who have previous project management leadership roles with demonstrated success, and who align with our company values.

• 7+ years of demonstrated success in program management of complex projects.

• Excellent team builder with demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train, supervise, evaluate, and give feedback to staff.

• Experience with designing and implementing projects with a market-systems approach and/or creating market linkages in Ethiopia. Regional experience is a PLUS

• Experience working with micro and small businesses as well as overall market dynamics

• Excellent time management and planning skills

• Has a sound understanding of the challenges refugees and the local community face with regard to business growth. .

• Excellent budgeting skills

• Highly analytical and organized

• Excellent creative and innovative thinking skills 

• Demonstrated experience in developing business plans, and financial institutions  such as microfinance 

• Great negotiators and influencers, and highly adept at conflict resolution

• Excellent digital skills, including experience with Asana, Slack, and other PM software as needed

• Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business administration, and value chain management or related field. 

• Ability to embrace transparency with diplomacy and sophistication with high-level leaders.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to a range of audiences.

• Fluency in English and Amharic is required.  Any other local language is a plus.

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity

• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region

• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus

• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.