The Innovation and New Tracks of Jobs Manager will directly report to the Innovation and New Tracks of Jobs Director and will have the following responsibilities:
Identify innovation opportunities in Ethiopia, including in the digital economy
Support the director by conducting rigorous analysis and benchmark studies on identified innovative sectors and their potential in job creation
Propose high-level policy recommendations and reforms for the development of innovative sectors
Liaise with private sector stakeholders/entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship platforms in Ethiopia to identify future opportunities
Undertake continuous tracking and monitoring of innovation programs/initiatives in Ethiopia by defining key performance indicators
Facilitate the incubation of pilot and flagship innovation projects that have a potential to create new markets and opportunities.
Job Requirement
Education and Experience
MA/BA in Agro-Economy, Business Administration, Business management, Policy Analysis, Social Work or related fields
A minimum of 9/7 years of work experience in related field