Project Coordinator (m/f/x) - Ethiopia Portfolio

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To strengthen our International Advisory Services (IAS) team, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to support our growing portfolio of international development and advisory projects in Ethiopia . As part of our Africa team, you will contribute to the successful implementation and further development of our activities in this strategically important market. The position is initially fixed-term for two years.

Your Tasks

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Technical Assistance projects, with a particular focus on the Ethiopia portfolio.
• Support Project Managers in project planning, coordination of timelines, budgets, deliverables, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the organization and implementation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities.
• Conduct research and continuously monitor developments in the Ethiopian financial sector, including regulatory changes, reforms, development programs, and market trends.
• Support the identification of new projects and business opportunities and contribute to the preparation of LOIs, technical proposals, and financial proposals.
• Maintain and further develop relationships with banks, financial institutions, public institutions, development organizations, partners, and other relevant stakeholders in Ethiopia.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and coordination related to the Ethiopia portfolio.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree, preferably in International Business, International Development, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Relevant professional experience in the coordination and implementation of international and cross-border projects, preferably in development consulting or Technical Assistance
• Experience in working with international clients, experts, partners, and other stakeholders
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Amharic is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital collaboration and project management tools
• Very good knowledge of the Ethiopian market and institutional environment, preferably with exposure to the financial sector
• Experience in research, market monitoring, and support of project acquisition and proposal development
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel regularly for project assignments, particularly to Ethiopia

We Offer

• 30 days of annual leave, along with extra days off for special occasions:

  Whether it’s the end of the year, your wedding, a move, or your birthday – we give you the gift of time. This includes full days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a half day on your birthday and on Shrove Tuesday.

• Company pension scheme:

  We’re thinking ahead: with strong additional retirement benefits to secure your future

• Subsidised cafeteria:

  Enjoy healthy and diverse food options at great prices in our cafeteria

• Corporate benefit programme:

  Enjoy exclusive discounts for employees across a wide range of partner companies: from electronics to leisure activities

• Employee events and a strong team culture:

  From summer parties and Christmas celebrations to inspiring skill-sharing sessions: we believe in celebrating success together

• Flexitime and time off to balance overtime:

  A balance of structure and flexibility: Our flexitime model within core working hours lets you compensate for overtime with additional time off

• remote work in a 3–2 model:

  Flexible work model: Three days on-site, two days remote – supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Excellent transportation links:

  Ideally located with excellent access to public transportation

• Exercise and fitness offers:

  Diverse sports options to help you stay active and recharge after work

• Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket):

  Sustainable and budget-friendly travel with the subsidised Deutschlandticket

• Learning & Development:

  Learning is at the heart of what we do: Benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities – from internal training to LinkedIn Learning for flexible, self-paced learning