Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Program Assistant, Strategic Services
Term of Employment: Fixed Term
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required Number: 1
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 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 and 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 Program Assistant mainly focuses on administrative and operational support to the Senior Director and to the Strategic Services department and contributes to ensuring the best use of organizational resources to achieve the department’s goals. He/she reports to and provides general administrative support to the Senior Director, including scheduling, drafting meeting minutes, compiling reports and presentations, completing expense forms, supporting department-wide activities, managing department admin equipment and resources, and handling other high-priority ad hoc requests.
The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial, can-do attitude, and enjoy working in a fast paced organization that is mission and results driven. He/she will have experience with creating and implementing new administrative processes, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational skills. Many advancement opportunities are available after strong performance in this role.
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