ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Junior Project Officer-Vertical Support
Term of Employment: end of June 2020
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: November 17, 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: Crops & Natural Resources which includes Inputs and Plant Protection, Soil Health & Fertility, Irrigation and Drainage, and Mechanization; Cross Cutting Initiatives, which includes Inclusive Growth, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, and Planning and MLE; Livestock, which includes Animal Health, Genetic Improvement and Feed & Feeding; and Agribusiness and Markets including Market Development, Rural Finance, ICT, and Private Sector. 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 Junior Project Officer-Vertical Support (JPO) will support the Senior Director of the Cross Cutting Initiative vertical (CCI) with analytical and operation oversight of program teams within the vertical. The JPO will report to the Program Manager (or in his/her absence Senior Director) of that vertical and be based in Addis Ababa.
The JPO will work closely with the Senior Director and/or other Leadership members of that vertical/team; facilitate stakeholder engagements and operational planning; pull together and compile multiple reports; and provide analytical support to program teams under the vertical. S/he will also support the Senior Director, particularly in terms of following up on actions to address key issues that hinder the timely execution of activities and ensure that initiatives and activities are on track.
This is a fantastic opportunity for entry level applicants with some development experience in Ethiopia who are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to drive change at a national scale and impact millions of farmers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: