Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Investment Expert- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Office of the President of Oromia Regional State, Finfinnee- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: June 08, 2020 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Carry out impact analysis of investment policies and programs implemented by the regional government to scale up what works well and rollout what does not work in time;• In addition to the priority areas, the expert studies, surveys, investigates, and reports on selected economic issues of consequence on its own initiative in consultation of the Office of the President;• Identify potential local and international institutions that might be interested in collaborating with the Office within the rules, regulations, and protocol of the Office; and• Make assessment of possible implications of any federal government initiatives on the Oromia regional state and produce policy analysis to inform the President.• Closely work with stakeholders and harmonies relationships including with investment commission, regional investment office, High Value Investors, Academics and others;• Support the harmonization and swift communication channels between the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Oromia Investment Office and other relevant stakeholders;• Prepare Oromia Investment Map, Brochures and help the preparation / redesigning of a dedicated website or weblink;• Help the preparation of Investors tick box list of actions with detailed contacts and responsible personalities;• Engage the relevant Country sustainability and Credit rating agencies in a bid to address the information gap and providing expert feedback on scores and reports;• Assist the Economic and legal structural reform impacting the Investment climate and help to scale up the Ethiopian Investment outlook;• Support and work with ‘Ease of Doing Business’ team and scale up the PMO’s ambition of transforming Ethiopia as an attractive investment destination;• Work on developing agendas as directed by the political leadership;• The Expert will directly report to the Coordinator of Policy Advisory Team of Oromia President Office.

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or other relevant disciplines.
• At least 8 years of combined professional work experience in either one or more of the following:
• providing policy advice on economic development, industrial policy and/or investment related subjects in different developmental contexts
• Teaching, academia
• team leadership, program/project coordination/support type roles,
• investment promotion and facilitation,
• institutional capacity building roles business and/or public administration roles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong analytical skills in economic and social dimensions of development and investment;
• Basic understanding of Ethiopia’s economic policies and investment system, with broad perspective on how the entire system operates and how public, private and informal actors operate within the system;
• Experience in prioritizing and sequencing programmatic and operational activities;
• Experience in creating partnerships at the national level and (preferably) at international level;
• Demonstrable track record of success with program design, performance management, learning systems and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, accountability and results;
• Highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style;
• Excellent computer (ICT) skills, analytical and data gathering skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service;
• Fluency in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo is essential.

5-10 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 3 pages) at http://apply.ata.gov.et by mentioning the position title on the subject line.• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply. • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.