Senior Policy Advisor (m/f/d)- Economic Transformation Cluster- Sustainable Industrial Clusters II (S.I.C. II) & Private Sector Development

The Government of Ethiopia (GoE) implemented several reforms that have opened considerable opportunities for investments in the economy and adapted private sector-led economic growth as one of the strategic pillars for economic development. In 2019, the GoE introduced the “Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda” (HGER). In 2021, the GoE launched the “Ten-year Development Plan (2021-2030)” that details the strategic path to achieve the HGER vision of an economic transformation. One of these policies is the Industrial Development Policy, which made textile and garment industry a priority sector on the Ethiopia’s path to industrialization. Despite its potential, the sector encounters several significant challenges. These include an underdeveloped supply chain marked by inconsistent quality and limited availability of key raw materials, such as cotton. Infrastructure deficiencies, coupled with a high turnover of skilled workers due to uncompetitive wages, further complicated operations. Additionally, the sector's growth is hindered by policy and regulatory barriers, including inconsistent policy implementation and fragmented, bureaucratic procedures that can stifle efficiency and deter investment. Addressing these issues is crucial for leveraging the full potential of the textile and garment industry as a catalyst for Ethiopia's industrial growth.

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The British and German governments are supporting the country’s pathway towards industrialization through the implementation of a joined project named Sustainable Industrial Clusters (S.I.C.). S.I.C. ensures the resilience of firms in industrial parks (IPs) and surrounding clusters is strengthened, to enable continued contribution to economic transformation of the sector. The project is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under a co-financing agreement between the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Aside from supporting the industrialization sector, the German government is also supporting private sector led growth specifically for MSMEs, startups and small and growing businesses (SGBs) through the implementation of the Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSD-E) project. PSD-E strengthens the capacities and
private sector orientation of public institutions, Business Membership Organizations (BMOs), startup ecosystem intermediaries and Business Development Service
Providers (BDSPs). In addition, the project provides direct support to MSMEs, and entrepreneurs affected by recent conflicts and crises to sustain or recover their
business operations by improving their business performance and creditworthiness. The project is also implemented by GIZ on behalf of BMZ and co-funded by the European Union and The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands.
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The two projects are jointly seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to collaborate closely with senior leaders at key political institutions. The role focuses on
advocating for and shaping policies that benefit the manufacturing sector, particularly within the textile and garment industries. Are you committed to
influencing policy environments and governmental strategies? Join our team.

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