Project Director – MSME Ecosystem Deployment

About the Role

The Project Director will spearhead the design, implementation and scaling of a large‑scale MSME handholding initiative across regions in Ethiopia, coordinating multi‑stakeholder partnerships, managing budgets, leading field teams, and ensuring measurable impact on digital adoption, financial inclusion and market access for SMEs.

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 to ensure impact delivery

Skills Required

Fields of Study

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Project Management
• Development Studies
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• International Trade

How to Apply

Submit a CV, cover letter, evidence of relevant project leadership experience and contact details for three professional references via email; find contact details below.