Design Consultant for GSE Accelerator Programme (Corporate & SME)

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa is seeking a consultant to design a GSE Accelerator Programme aimed at enhancing listing readiness for Ghanaian corporates and SMEs. The role is based in Addis Ababa and will run for six months, delivering a comprehensive programme framework, curriculum, and operational model.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a diagnostic assessment of listing readiness gaps among target corporates and SMEs.
• Design the structure and progression model for a cohort‑based accelerator programme.
• Develop a practical curriculum covering governance, financial reporting, disclosure, capital structuring, and investor relations.
• Create a mentorship and advisory framework to support participating firms.
• Propose an operational delivery and monitoring framework aligned with GSE listing outcomes.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of professional experience in capital market development, SME financing, or institutional capacity building.
• Proven experience in developing corporate or institutional strategies within the financial sector.
• Demonstrated experience designing accelerator or issuer‑readiness programmes.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, financial reporting, and capital raising in African markets (desirable).
• Experience working with international organisations, development partners, or regional economic bodies (desirable).

Required skills

• Capital market development
• SME financing
• Institutional capacity building
• Corporate governance
• Financial reporting
• Capital raising