This EU-funded project focuses on supporting supporting the advancing implementation of the AfCFTA in Ethiopia with a focus on a private-led value chain development approach to increasing intra-African trade, promoting greater economic integration, sustainable growth, and creating jobs.

The four specific objectives of the project are:

• Specific Objective 1: The private sector is actively engaged alongside the government to support the AfCFTA’s successful implementation
• Specific Objective 2:  Regional value chains are integrated, and trade/transport connectivity is facilitated with a focus on increasing women's participation in commercial and logistics processes;
• Specific Objective 3: Relevant authorities in the implementation of the AfFTA are supported;
• Specific Objective 4: Academic institutions and research institutions are supported.

The project team will be based in Expertise France’s offices in Addis Ababa, ensuring proximity to stakeholders and beneficiaries.

The Project Officer will play a key role in providing technical assistance, overseeing the implementation of project activities, supporting the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions, and contributing to the project's communication efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader, the Project Officer will conduct the following activities in strict compliance with Expertise France procedures:

1.       Technical Assistance and Activity Implementation

• Provide technical support in prioritizing project activities to enhance program delivery and coverage.
• Draft concept notes aligned with the project’s strategic objectives.
• Prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs) in collaboration with project partners and support the recruitment of experts for activity implementation.
• Provide logistical, monitoring, and oversight support to experts to ensure effective delivery of project outputs.
• Conduct quality control of project deliverables and ensure adherence to agreed implementation plans.
• Contribute to updating project tools and methodologies.

2.       Monitoring and Evaluation Functions

• Collect and analyze data on activity implementation to strengthen project monitoring and evaluation.
• Review data against performance indicators to assess project success and impact.
• Collaborate with the M&E Officer and other team members to integrate M&E functions across all aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist the M&E Officer in developing and implementing M&E plans and frameworks.
• Contribute to the preparation of M&E reports.

3.       Communication and Content Creation

• Develop engaging content for the project's social media platforms, including text, images, and videos, in line with the project's communication strategy.
• Create and Maintain a social media calendar and schedule posts to maximize reach and engagement.
• Monitor social media channels for comments and messages and respond appropriately.
• Track social media analytics and prepare performance reports.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials, such as newsletters, brochures, and presentations.

4.       Other Responsibilites

• Provide support in organizing project events, workshops, and meetings, with the assistance of the admin team.
• Maintain project files and documentation.
• Assist the Project Assistant with procurement processes as needed.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader.