Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: HR Manager - Learning and Development- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: March 19, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Conduct individual and organizational development needs; design and implement learning and development strategies and programs that support the organization to achieve its mission.• Ensure all learning and development initiatives support the achievement of strategic objectives and organizational priorities.• Manage all professional development programs and oversee all activities from planning content through delivery of materials and objectives.• Leverage learning industry trends to help employees learn and grow and foster innovative and positive learning approaches and experiences.• Establish and promote a culture of learning, coaching and professional development across the Agency• Lead the development and implementation of succession plan in order to ensure sustainable staff development and retention of highly competent staff (talent retention).• Design and implement development plans for high potential talent.• Identify and maintain relationships with external vendors/consultants in order to ensure effective delivery of interventions; achieve the desired impact and return on investment.• Understand capabilities of and current trends to maximize the Agency’s Enterprise Resource Management System (ERP) to best engage, track and report on HR activities.• Manage and enhance the Performance Management System and support its implementation through building the capacity of both supervisors and employees.• Advice managers and employees on their personal learning & development; and develop/review career development path and provide guidance.• Ensure team is operating in the most effective way possible and have the appropriate level of skills and capabilities to be successful.• Leverage and align work to appropriate resources across the team to ensure work is completed in the most efficient and impactful way.• Prepare budget for learning and development programs and effectively manage the utilization.• Perform other related tasks as requested.

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BSc or MA/MSc (MA/MSc preferred) in Learning/Training and Development, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or other relevant fields of study.
• More than 8 years (for Bachelors) or 6 years (for Masters) of relevant experience, out of which at least:
• 4 years’ experience in staff performance management, training and development, and/or other related activities, and
• 2 years in leadership or managerial position.
• Extensive expertise and experience in designing and implementing learning and development interventions, competency frameworks, performance management, career development, talent management and succession processes.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience in facilitating and delivering learning programs.
• Excellent skill in Microsoft applications such as Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, PowerPoint. Experience in ERP is an advantage.
• Strong ability to build relationships across the organization and with Senior Management Team.
• Ability to managing multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Fluency in English and Amharic in essential.

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.