Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist, Gender and Nutrition- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: January 06, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Coordinate effective annual planning, budgeting and target setting activities for Transformation Agenda projects• Identify and analyze critical technical issues directly related to design and implementation of prioritized projects• Proactively engage with other DU team members, the ATA and external partners to develop solutions and recommendations to address identified technical issues• Engage with senior staff within the Ministry, the ATA and external partners to align on and implement project adjustments• Contribute to ToRs, concept notes, studies, workshops, and training materials, directly related to prioritized projects• Monitor progress reporting through key reporting systems and tools, engaging with relevant activity owners to ensure reporting is timely and accurate• Identify and escalate challenges around implementation and reporting, as well as solutions and recommendations, to project leaders and the Delivery Unit Head• Provide capacity building on technical project execution to MoA staff• Provide other technical advisory and input needed for effective project implementation as may be demanded by the implementation owners & coordinators, and the DU head pertinent to the TADs and the priorities set by the Minister’s Office

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BSc or MA/MSc required in gender studies (preferred), agriculture, agriculture development, nutrition or a related area.
• 8+ years of professional experience with BA/BSc or 6+ years of professional experience with MA/MSc, in areas directly relevant to gender or nutrition in agriculture
• Deep understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, with a broad perspective on how public, private and non-government organization operate in the system
• Specific experience in planning, prioritizing, sequencing, managing, problem-solving and reporting on implementation of projects
• Self-starter with strong motivation, ownership and commitment to deliver results
• Promotes data-driven and evidence-based problem solving and decision making
• Strong team player with excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Desire to innovate and drive rapid change for Ethiopia’s farmers
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
• Fluency in English and Amharic.

5-10 years

• 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.