Vacancy type: Senior leadership roles, Core team roles, long-term embedded advisors, short-term technical advisory roles

Location: Ethiopia

Duration: Up to 4 years from end-2024

About The role

ASI is seeking experienced investment and capacity-building experts with a background in State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for short-term advisory roles, longer-term core team and embedded government positions in Ethiopia. These are anticipated programs, and the positions are contingent upon receiving funding from the donor. ASI will select preferred candidates based on how well their experience aligns with the criteria and the competitiveness of their expected fee rates.

CORE TEAM ROLES

Our core team (including senior leadership roles and component leads) will assist the donor Programme Management Team in the strategic planning and execution of the programmes, the assessment of the effectiveness, impact and relevance of programme activities, the preparation of the quality control of technical and financial progress reports, and in the overall management of the PMU. The professionals in our core team will maintain linkages with the donors, and other development actors, to align strategies and maximise synergies.

Qualification and skills

A university degree in Finance, Economics or a relevant, directly related discipline;

Excellent leadership, team management, interpersonal, facilitation and networking skills,

Fully computer literate;

Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and proven ability to draft high-quality reports and communication notes.

General professional experience

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public investment reform (15 years for senior leadership roles);

Deep situational awareness and stakeholder engagement in Ethiopia;

Experience working on donor funded programmes at a senior level including direction and management of technical assistance. FCDO experience is an advantage, but not essential;

Experience working with senior public sector officials in Ethiopia would be a strong advantage;

Strong technical understanding of the following subject matters would be an advantage: public investment, asset management, SOE reform.

Embedded Advisors

ASI is seeking advisors who will need to have experience in working directly with Ethiopian ministries on public investment related issues, including but not limited to the following:

Professional experience

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with Ethiopian government ministries

Experience working internationally

Strong understanding of the following subject matters would be an advantage: public investment, asset management, SOE reform.

Qualification and skills

A university degree in Finance, Economics or a relevant, directly related discipline;

Substantial experience in the related technical area;

Experience living and working in Ethiopia required;

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Subject Matter Experts

ASI is seeking candidates for the roles of subject matter experts for upcoming donor-funded opportunities aimed at improving the effectiveness of public investment in Ethiopia. Advisors will be required to have experience working with relevant government ministries and public investment related issues, including but not limited to the following topics:

Public investment

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Procurement and contract management

Risk identification and management

Experience in these sectors is desirable- energy, logistics, railways

Asset management

Sustainable asset management

Lifecycle management

Climate vulnerability assessment

SOE reform

Railways

Shipping and logistics

Electric utility

Renewable energy

Water

Qualification and skills

Advanced degree in a field related to the specific technical discipline

Substantial experience in the related technical area;

Experience working in East Africa;

Fluency in written and spoken English.

About ASI

ASI (Adam Smith International) is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that, in turn, stimulate economic growth, stability and good governance.

For nearly three decades in almost 100 countries, we have been working in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society in countries at all stages of development.

Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.

Company-wide, both our pipeline of business opportunities and portfolio of programmes are growing. We want to recruit high calibre candidates to support the continued growth and delivery of our global portfolio against the quality and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. This is an exciting time to join Adam Smith International and become part of a team of bright, dynamic and committed people, determined to transform lives for the better.

ASI is owned and operated by its employees. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance. ASI is a registered B Corp, one of the highest-ranking B Corps in the UK on its measure of positive social and environmental impact.

What we Offer You

Our people are at the heart of our strategy and our decisions. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a dynamic and friendly team environment, the opportunity to support a highly successful portfolio of programmes, and support to develop your skills and progress in your career. The diversity of our workforce makes ASI a great place to work, more creative and resourceful, and underpins strong partnerships. We keep a sharp focus on diversity and inclusion, including through our Equality Action Plan and our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and through leadership from our Executive Team and oversight by our Board.

We recognise the importance of your life outside of work. We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and commit to make a success of flexible working arrangements wherever possible. We’ve built a culture to reflect our values, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. This is an exciting role managing a number of interesting and innovative programmes and with considerable growth potential within ASI.

ASI is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.

Heard Enough? Ready to Apply?

We are keen to hear from you. Please submit a CV with detailed past experience. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A full Terms of Reference for the position will be provided to shortlisted candidates. ASI encourages applications from candidates of all social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations.

Call for Experts: Investment and Capacity-Building

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