Job Title: Technical Advisor (MSME Development and Access to Finance)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 23 July 2026

Company Profile

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a leading international service provider committed to sustainable development and international cooperation. Working on behalf of the German Government and other international partners, GIZ supports countries in developing innovative solutions that foster inclusive economic growth, strengthen institutions, and improve livelihoods.

In Ghana, GIZ partners with government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and development organizations to promote sustainable economic development, private sector competitiveness, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Advisor (MSME Development and Access to Finance) to join our team in Accra and contribute to initiatives that strengthen Ghana’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide technical advisory services on MSME development, entrepreneurship promotion, and access to finance initiatives.
• Design, coordinate, and implement interventions that strengthen the capacity and competitiveness of MSMEs.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building programmes, including training, coaching, mentoring, and business development services for entrepreneurs and business support organizations.
• Promote innovative approaches that improve MSMEs’ access to finance, investment opportunities, and financial inclusion.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government institutions, financial institutions, private sector organizations, business associations, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration to support sustainable private sector development.
• Conduct research, market assessments, and policy analyses to inform project implementation and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor project activities, document results, prepare technical reports, and contribute to knowledge management and learning.
• Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with programme objectives.
• Perform other technical and advisory duties as required to achieve project goals.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A university degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in private sector development, MSME development, access to finance, or entrepreneurship promotion.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing capacity-building programmes for MSMEs and private sector actors, including training, coaching, mentoring, entrepreneurship support, and business development services.
• Sound knowledge of Ghana’s MSME ecosystem, business support organizations, and financial sector, with a strong understanding of access to finance, investment, business growth, and financial inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships and coordinating effectively with public institutions, financial institutions, private sector organizations, development partners, and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Experience with project management or knowledge management systems is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, teamwork, and achieving measurable development outcomes.

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding role within an internationally recognized development organization.
• A collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainable private sector development and inclusive economic growth in Ghana.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button.