Technical Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Supply Chain Development

Position Title: Technical Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Supply Chain Development 

Department/Program: WASH

Level: TBD 

Reports to: Technical Director, Market Systems 

Based in: Addis Ababa

Required number: One

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds. 

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits. 

Vacancy posted date: July 1, 2024

Application Deadline: July 12, 2024

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non?profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job. 

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a Technical Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Supply Chain Development to drive and enable growth in the WASH market and Access to WASH product and services by developing business models and strengthening supply chains that improve the delivery of WASH products and services through high-potential private enterprises operating in Ethiopia. 

Key Result Areas:

• WASH market growth strategy 

• Business model development and updates

• Supply chain management and support 

• Private sector partners engagement 

• WASH knowledge development 

Sounds like you? Read on! 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee market landscaping, including GIS mapping and analysis, throughout the project to identify barriers and opportunities in the existing WASH supply chain and provide recommendations that could potentially strengthen the supply of WASH products and services to low-income consumers, including guidance on distribution, production and sales. 

• Lead the development of sustainable business models that lay out the product offering, distribution channels, pricing and sales models, P&L calculations, and public and private finance partners. 

• Identify, vet, and incubate private sector partners to deliver quality products and services through the development of systems, partnerships, contracts, and other tools to strengthen manufacturing and distribution. 

• Develop agreements and MoUs for business partnerships, foster linkage along the supply chain to enable smooth distribution of products and enhance household access. 

• Assess needs, opportunities, gaps and constraints for accessing finance for suppliers. Establish financing products suitable for business partner needs.

• Contribute to the development of metrics and establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework for tracking project progress, specifically tracking supply chain development among private sector partners. 

• Engage with relevant government/local partners to effectively foster coordination and partnerships with private sector manufacturing and distribution partners/stakeholders. 

• Supervise market research, concept and prototype development for new products and services in line with overall project strategy. 

• Review and analyze monitoring level data to improve management and decision-making and to adapt and optimize business models under implementation.

• Oversee private sector (particularly manufacturing) partnerships, market assessments, and guidance on governance issues to facilitate new product entry. 

• Provide regular, concise reporting on program activities, including document and sharing key learning on the potential to scale identified business models with a private sector perspective. 

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Develop and implement annual objectives and plans.

• Monitor and ensure the proper utilization of allocated departmental budget.

• Support the development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and on-going feedback.

• Represent the Organization in external relationships related to the Department.

• Participate in group decision making processes by forming part of different groups/committees.

What are we looking for? The basics

• Master’s degree in management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields with six (6) years of demonstrated experience out of which four (4) years is at managerial or technical advisor level

  OR

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields with eight (8) years of demonstrated experience out of which four (4) years is at a managerial or technical advisor level

• Demonstrated experience in relevant areas such as business management, private sector delivery of water and sanitation services, sales and marketing, supply chain strengthening, social entrepreneurship

• Experience providing business development support as well as suppliers and purchasing in the sanitation, hardware or construction industry; and/or design and implementation of sales and marketing programs 

• Proficient in English and Amharic languages, both written and verbal communication 

• Proficient in MS office applications and market research and analysis tools

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Ethiopia

How To Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Technical Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Supply Chain Development Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline is July 12, 2024. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.