Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY (ATA)
Position: Communications Officer
Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa
Required Number: Two
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: April 2, 2017
BACKGROUND:
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and is Secretary to the Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister.
The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different pillars: Production and Productivity which includes Inputs and Crop Protection, Livestock, Research and Extension, Mechanization and Rural Finance; Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Growth including Sustainable Irrigation and Watershed Management, Sustainable Land Management, Gender and Nutrition, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Targeted Livelihood Support, Biodiversity and (temporarily) Planning and MLE; Agribusiness and Markets including Market Support Services, Commercial Farming, Agro-processing & Market Development, and Cooperatives Development; and Enhanced Implementation Capacity which includes ICT, Private Sector, and Organizational and Human Capacity. In addition, the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters Initiative is another critical focus area for the Agency. Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Officer is a position in the ATA Communications Team, a department that sits within the ATA’s Office of the CEO. The Communications Officer will be responsible for executing the organization’s communications strategy together with other members of the Communications Team. Primarily, this role will involve crafting consistent messaging that accurately and positively conveys the work of the ATA, in order to build awareness and understanding about the organization’s work.
In addition to working across all areas of the organization as a communications generalist, the Communications Officer will also provide operational support and assistance to ATA program/project teams. The successful applicant will be driven, dynamic, possess a problem-solving mindset, as well as excellent communication skills.
The position will report to the Communications Manager, with potential for advancement. This role presents a unique opportunity to engage with key players in Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The position is based in Addis Ababa.
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