Entrepreneurship Development Institute Vacancy
Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Labor and Skills in Ethiopia, dedicated to fostering a dynamic and innovative private sector through comprehensive entrepreneurship support programs, including business development services (BDS), access to finance, and market linkage initiatives.
EDI has established regional offices and Centers of Excellence in Entrepreneurship within higher education institutions to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among faculty, graduates, and the local community. EDI is dedicated to building the capacity of public and private institutions to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ethiopia and beyond.
Position: Junior Project officer / Admin Assistant
Required Qualification:
- BA/BSc Degree in any field
- 0-1 years of experience
- Prior experience in providing training, BDS, M&E, data collection, analysis, report writing, project coordination and facilitation etc. would be a plus.
- Certificate of Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (ETW) or BDS provided by EDI Ethiopia would be a plus.
Skills and knowledge:
- High level of drive and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to take initiative and ownership of assigned tasks
- Commitment to understanding the project objectives and impact
- Motivation to expand skills and capabilities within the role
- Dedication to completing tasks professionally and in a timely manner
- Adherence to organization and project values/principles
Duty Station: Headquarters, Addis Ababa with some travel to regions
Deadline: February 28th 2025
How To Apply
Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the necessary services. The applicants should clearly describe the name of the position they are applying for on their application letter.
Applicants should submit their recent and compressive CV with a motivation letter of application and other relevant supporting documents via email: hr@edi-ethiopia.org or in person at Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) located around Wossen area EDI headquarters building 3rd floor. For more information contact Tel. +251996173733 info@edi-ethiopia.org up to or before 28, February, 2025, 4:00 P.M. Further information can be obtained at the office hours from 8:30 A.M to 12:30 P.M and from 1:30 P.M to 5:30 P.M. on week days.
Female Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for all positions
Please also be aware that EDI does not demand any payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Additionally, EDI Ethiopia has not enlisted any agent for recruitment purposes. We emphasize that EDI Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer.
