Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency

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Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Partnerships Manager- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: January 20, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The specific duties of the Partnerships Manager will include the following:• Identify, evaluate, and propose possible development partners that could support the ATA’s strategy and programs• Support and participate in preparing the comprehensive resource mobilization strategy and its implementation plan• Manage the partnership proposal development process in collaboration with program teams ensuring proper alignment with program objectives and agency priorities• Lead the development of concept notes, and the proposal development processes in collaboration with program teams to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal program priorities, cross-cutting issues and donor priorities and requirements• Lead the timely submission of narrative reports in alignment with financial reports to respective development partners ensuring high quality• Harmonize planning, budgeting, and reporting guidelines & templates for Development Partners (DPs) to align their support with priority areas• Support the review of grant agreements and other binding documents and facilitate the signing• Support the day-to-day engagement with development partners to build strong relationships• Work with ATA’s Finance Team in the analysis of forecasts and financial allocation processes within ATA to meet program objectives and donor requirements• Collaborate with the Finance team to establish financial data tracking and analysis for budgeting, monitoring, reporting and grant audit to meet program objectives and partner requirements• Support the budget analysis and forecast process twice a year and provide input to the budgeting process in close consultation with the finance team• Develop and manage a comprehensive database of donors to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners• Performs any other duties as assigned

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Bachelor's

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Development or other relevant field of study, obtained from a recognized University
• More than six years of experience in the management of partnerships involving donors, of which two years should be in a senior position
• Experience in international development, including working in resource mobilization for multilateral and bilateral agencies, private foundations or NGOs
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks involving multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environment and to ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and high degree of personal initiative
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and fluency in English and Amharic

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5-10 years

How to apply

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 3 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et• It is mandatory to mention the position title in the subject line of your application email• Please DO NOT submit scans of educational and experience certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.