AEC Ethiopia, officially registered as AEC Business Consulting Plc, supports entrepreneurs to grow their business to improve livelihoods and to create thriving communities.
Recently founded in 2021, as the Ethiopia affiliate of the African Entrepreneur Collective. AEC is a 180+ person organization that seeks both social impact and financial sustainability. AEC Ethiopia will work with more than 9000 refugee and host community entrepreneurs, providing a combination of training, consulting, financial services, and market-level systems change. All of our services ensure that businesses in Ethiopia can thrive and contribute to the growth of Ethiopia’s economy.
AEC Ethiopia has 10+ staff in 3 offices across Ethiopia (Addis, Jigjiga, and Assosa), and we have partnerships with ARRA, UNHCR, and Ikea Foundation. In 2022, we developed a new strategic plan to reach beyond what we have previously thought possible.
We have a diverse staff, who all embody the company’s culture. In addition to the skills above, all candidates must demonstrate our core values:
· Purpose: be solutions-oriented and produce high-quality work and be a global leader.
· Achievement: Showing up over and over again to get the work done right.
· Improvement: Be humble and committed to continuous learning and growing. Improve through giving and receiving open and accurate feedback
· Bravery: willing to take risks and create a safe space for others. Be compassionate and inclusive.
· Turikumwe/Tuko Pamoja/Abren Nen/Waliin Jirra/We are Together: We appreciate our colleagues, celebrate success, and support each other in hard times.
AEC Consulting PLC’s is looking for a Investment administrator who will provide the highest quality support to the lending team in Ethiopia , and as we expand to other locations across East Africa |
Investment administrator will be a trusted partner of AEC clients. We are looking for someone with incredible attention to detail who can be sure that all of our operations and communications are in the highest order.
Basic qualifications include:
• Strong English writing and reading skills. STRONGLY is preferred.
• A university degree in finance or other related field
• Must speak fluent English and Islamic, and any another local language.
• Experience in loan management and access to finance for MSMEs in Ethiopia is a bonus
• Very strong attention to details and good follow through.
• Ability to work well under pressure and ability to multitask
• Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
• 2+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field.
• Must be able to legally work in Ethiopia.
· Fun, collaborative work environment
· Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals
· Challenging work and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills
· Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
· Competitive benefits package - health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
COMPENSATION
Compensation includes salary and potential KPI-based bonus, healthcare, retirement benefits, flexible annual leave, possible travel in East Africa, professional development opportunities, and the chance to connect with colleagues across East Africa in a supportive and inclusive environment. In addition, this role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization.