sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2022) and reported a turnover of EUR 58 m in 2021.

The Project

GIZ has been commissioned with the implementation of the project “Private Sector Development in Ethiopia” (PSD-E). PSD-E aims to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies from improved growth opportunities. The target groups are owners and employees of SMEs, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies. This shall be achieved through five Outputs: (1) Institutional, human resource and technical strengthening of relevant public institutions, (2) Capacity enhancing of chambers and associations, (3) Strengthening the capacities and services of intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem, (4) Strengthening the capacity of private & public business development service providers, (5) Direct support to MSMEs and entrepreneurs affected by conflicts and crises.

sequa implements Output 5 of PSD-E project. The general objective of the intervention is to address the needs of the population affected by the crises by creating or securing employment and income prospects through business recovery and continuity support of Ethiopian SMEs from affected regions. Moreover, the support will provide access for the population to cost-effective, environmental and climate friendly as well as qualitatively appropriate products and services targeting basic foods, WASH, logistics, transport and ICT sectors.

The intervention measure primarily targets SMEs with high growth and employment potential, employing typically between 10 to 50 employees. They must already be established in the local market and offer access to helpful consumer goods or services needed by the crisis-affected population. SMEs with more youth, women, and IDPs/Returnees employees are given priorities.

Scope of the Assignment

The scope of this assignment is to provide technical shampoo and conditioner production support and training for an SME in the Amhara region, enabling the company staff to produce the desired products with their in-house production facility and workforce.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities & Deliverables

The consultant is expected to provide the following work packages for the SME supported:

Work package 1: Gap assessment and Status-quo analysis

• Onsite observation of existing production facility, machinery, production capacity, processes, compatibility of machinery and processes with the new intended products,
• Assess the skill of the workforce to produce desired products and conduct need assessment for training,
• Assessment of raw material availability,
• Assess and analyse process and product compliance with national and international health and safety requirements.

Deliverables  : Gap assessment and analysis report

Days : 3

Work package 2: Preparation of production facility, workforce, and other essential requirements for producing shampoo and conditioner

• Prepare training manuals for the production team,
• Design processes and machine layout to start production,
• Develop SOPs, formulas, and flow charts for each product type,
• Support the company in getting the desired mandatory certification.

Deliverables

• Training manuals
• Provide SOP and the formula for each product type

Days : 5

Work package 3: Provide capacity-building support and start production

• Train the company team in the new product characteristics, raw materials needed, production process, and quality and certification requirements,
• Ensure that the company team understands the recipes and procedures for each product,
• Coach and monitor the team and ensure the company can produce desired products without external support.

Deliverables

• Shampoo and conditioner products (on mass level),
• Quality control manual

Days : 12

Total Days : 20

In addition, the consultant is expected to provide additional duties if needed.

Assignment Period: May 2023-December 2023

Working time scope: 20 days within the assignment period, and expandable depending on personal qualifications and needs of the assignment

Project: Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSDE): Output 5

Project code: ETH-1023-Shampoo and Conditioner Production Expert

Job Requirements

Qualification / Skills

• University Degree in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields;
• Excellent understanding of shampoo and conditioner chemistry, including mass production;
• Good understanding of certification requirements for shampoo and conditioner production;
• Fluent in English and Amharic;
• Strong communication and training skills;
• Computer literacy (MS Office);
• Very good writing and reporting skills in English.

Your Working Experience

• More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing shampoo and conditioner;
• Previous experience in providing shampoo/conditioner and soaps and detergents production training or consultancy;
• More than 2 years of experience in SME coaching in relevant sectors;
• Relevant experience in working on similar projects.