Economic Programming and Private Business Partnerships Advisor

About the role

The Economic Programming and Private Business Partnerships Advisor will shape and strengthen People in Need Ethiopia’s economic and private‑business programming portfolio. The role combines strategic oversight, programme delivery support (currently the EU Empower project), partnership development and external positioning, with a focus on identifying new opportunities, building relationships and designing market‑relevant interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Continuously scan the economic landscape to identify emerging sectors, opportunities and partnership potential aligned with Ethiopia CP strategic priorities.
• Develop and refine the country programme’s approach to economic programming, ensuring interventions are grounded in market realities and positioned for sustainable impact.
• Lead structured market and sector assessments and translate findings into actionable strategic directions, programme adaptations and new initiatives.
• Facilitate access to finance for target groups and market actors by brokering relationships with banks, micro‑finance institutions and impact investors to develop tailored financial products.
• Lead business engagement and strategic partnership activities to expand private‑sector involvement in the country programme.

Required profile

Required skills