Background

DAI Europe, together with consortium partners, is managing Enterprise Partners (EP), which aim to support and transform the private sector and Ethiopia has continued economic growth over seven years.  EP is utilising the Making Markets Work for the Poor approach (M4P) and has two main pillars to achieve the goal of integrating the poor, and especially women, in sustainable economic enterprises that create jobs and improve incomes. 

The EP pillars are:

• The Agro-Industrial Group is expected to achieve the outcome of increasing returns on investment (productivity) and investment levels in the identified sectors of cotton/textiles, livestock/leather and horticulture, in order to achieve the impact of creating jobs and raising household incomes. Additionally this pillar will incorporate the promotion of climate change awareness and addressing women’s economic empowerment.
• The Finance Group aims to achieve the outcome of increasing the investment levels and access to financing in the economy, particularly to the private sector.   
• The Investment Promotion Activities.

Background specific to this assignment

In partnership with Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ethiopian Investment Commission and Textlie Industry Development Institute, a study titled ‘’New Capacity Creation in the Apparel Sector in Ethiopia‘’ was developed. Detailed analysis of the problem, the local and global context as well as country benchmarking work has been undertaken in the process. Based on the analysis, policy recommendations were drawn to enhance the overall productivity, export performance and investment attraction potential of the sector. Initial discussions have been held with key stakeholders and consensus has been reached on the overall content and direction of the strategy which will now be publicizes.

As part of finalizing this roadmap, a direction from government partners, has been given to further enrich the draft recommendations into an actionable plan. Hence, the focus of the assignment is on the validation and refinement of the recommendation to ensure swift decisions and action in relevant institutions,  no further analysis of the constraints is needed as this has been deeply addressed in the roadmap. This consultancy is intended to provide secretarial and process support to develop recommendation implementation action plans and follow up. This secretariat is intended to support a high level working group that will be formed consisting of Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Textile Industry Development Institute.  While the secretariat will be the main process driver they will have the support of external technical expertise on a draw down basis for additional input that is needed

Purpose of this Assignment

The consultant(s) are expected to further refine and develop action plans for the strategy.  Present them to the high level working group and then suppor on implementation.

Specific Tasks

• Understand the full context of the roadmap and subsequent recommendations that have been developed
• Develop action plan for the recommendations in the Textil and Apparel Policy Recommendations and present these plans to high level working group.   
• Further break down forwarded recommendations across five main areas and three themes into specific actionable plans. Action plans should clearly indicate timelines, responsible institutions and deliverables.
• Support in the implementation of the action plan as per the institution and conduct various tasks such as (but not limited to):

•  Identifying target investors for attraction
• Support in content development for promotional materials to be used for sectors
• Identification of key promotional platforms for attendance
• Provision of any information on sector as requested
• Engaging with key investors as requested
• Closely work with the Investment Promotion Experts in EIC. 

Reporting structure.  The STTA will be working fully at EIC and report to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy Research and Investment Promotion Division.

Qualification and Requirement.

 Minimum Qualification

• A minimum of Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Law,  Engineering or other relevant disciplines;
• At least 7 – 10  years of combined professional work experience in either one of more of the following:
• providing policy advice on economic development, industrial policy and/or investment related subjects in different developmental contexts
• Team leadership, program/project coordination/support type roles,
• investment promotion and facilitation,
• institutional capacity building roles,  business and/or public administration roles

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical skills in economic and social dimensions of development and investment;
• Basic understanding of Ethiopia’s economic policies and investment system;
• Experience in prioritizing and sequencing programmatic and operational activities;
• Experience in creating partnerships at the national level and (preferably) at international level;
• Demonstrable track record of success with program design, performance management, learning systems and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, accountability and results;
• Highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style;
• Excellent computer (ICT)  skills, analytical and data gathering skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service;
• Fluency in English and Amharic is essential.