The PIU Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership towards effective implementation of the Financial Sector Strengthening Project (FSSP). The manager will oversee the PIU’s day-to-day activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the project’s successful execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

The manager will be expected to:

Program Quality and Management

• Provide direction, supervision, and guidance to PIU staff.

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of the project’s work plan and budget, ensuring alignment with program objectives.

• Monitor progress on agreed targets and ensuring timely achievement of deliverables.

• Establish and maintain systems to monitor and evaluate the project’s results framework.

• Ensure compliance with program guidelines, NBE’s internal policies, and WB’s requirements.

• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports within agreed timelines.

Coordination and Partnerships Management

• Work with project implementing agencies National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) on project implementation

• Facilitate collaboration between NBE, financial institutions, and relevant government agencies involved in the project.

• Organize and lead Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders.

• Foster strong relationships with development partners, including the World Bank, to address implementation challenges and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Budgetary and Financial Planning and Management

• Oversee the project’s financial management to ensure fiduciary compliance and efficient use of resources.

• Monitor and approve program expenditures in line with the agreed budget.

• Mobilize additional resources to support the project as needed.

Supervisory Roles

• Guide, coach and mentor PIU staff towards fulfillment of project objectives;

• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of PIU team members.

Reporting

The PIU Manager will report directly to the Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia or their delegate, who represents the lead implementing agency for the project

Job Requirement

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The manager is expected to meet the following criteria’s:

• 1st degree or above in in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Management, or other related fields.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing programs of similar scope and complexity, preferably with World Bank or other donor-funded projects.

• Proven experience in coordinating with government agencies, financial institutions, and development partners.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings.

• Strong analytical skills in economics and financial development.

• Familiarity with Ethiopia’s banking sector policies and regulatory environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, networking and communication skills;

• Strong self-motivation and innovative skills, with the capacity to work independently and meet competing deadlines;

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, demanding, and multitasking work environment;

• Fluent in oral and written English and Amharic;

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

• Excellent ability to use information technology (computers, computer programs, internet, etc) for analysis, report writing, presentations, etc.

Place of work: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Remark (For all positions):

• Salary and Benefit: Competitive and negotiable, based on qualifications and experience

• and provide support to all implementing agencies as required.

• Duration: One year with possible extension depending on performance and availability of funding

• Application Deadline: March 24 – 28, 2025

• Application Procedure (how to apply): Interested and qualified applicants should submit an Updated CV along with copies of essential documents (work experience and education) either by post to the address below or in person at the National Bank of Ethiopia, Building 2, Human Resource Management Directorate, and 6th floor.

Human Resources Management Directorate

National Bank of Ethiopia

P.O. Box: 5550, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Note:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an assessment.

• Incomplete and doubtful/suspicious documents will not be accepted by the Bank.