Senior Project Manager - Capacity Building
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)Description
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Project Manager - Capacity Building- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: November 24, 2019ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Update regularly the strategy for the identification, development and delivery of up-to-date and relevant project management training’s, tools and process that suits ATA project teams need and requirements.• Lead the enhancement of best practice project management processes, tools and training’s in collaboration with senior PPM team.• Promote, support, monitor and control the standardization of project/program/portfolio management practices across ATA in collaboration with Regional Senior PPMO managers• Mentor, train and coach the PPM, ATA and Implementation Partners’ project teams on project management standards methodologies, processes and tools.• Develop the project management capacity of the project team following ATA’s Project Mangers career path.• Focus on enhancing the execution and delivery capacity of the ATA’s and Implementation Partners’ project teams by introducing proven and adaptable project management process, techniques and tools.• Hire, manage and develop junior PPM team members.• Monitor and enhance the competency and maturity of the PPMO and make it a central focal point of contact for project managers related to project management support request.• Recommend and implement efficient and compatible PPM solution.• Ensures clear communication and coordination of training activities between federal and regional PPM team and other units in the vertical.• Collaborate with the relevant team within the IS vertical/ATA in managing project management knowledge.• Regularly survey ATA and partner project teams for feedback on improvements to project management tools, training and support.• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Director.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's
Desired Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, engineering or other relevant field with professional training in Project Management.
• At least 8/10 years’ relevant professional experience with a master’s or bachelor’s degree, in direct management of large, complex, long-term projects in government, the private sector or in international development, including responsibility for people management, goal-setting, budgeting, work planning, meeting targets, and capacity building.
• Experience working in developing countries is highly preferred.
• Highly structured thinker and communicator – who can quickly and clearly envision and explain a system that makes people’s jobs easier.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence people without authority – you get things done even when people don’t report to you and have different priorities.
• Good judgement and decisiveness in choosing among competing priorities – you can wisely lead your team in a rapidly changing environment with limited information.
• Passion and talent for training, coaching, and capacity building – you share your learning with others in a way that fits their needs and enjoy the growth and success of others.
• Highly adaptive and resourceful problem solver in rapidly changing environments – you enjoy the challenge of rapid invention and iteration and come up with surprisingly practical solutions.
• Energized by a fast-moving environment with an emphasis on high performance, accountability and results – you have a drive for excellence and enjoy being around others with the same drive
• Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service – this is your bedrock when all else is uncertain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Previous PMO experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in Amharic and English is required.
• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, engineering or other relevant field with professional training in Project Management.
• At least 8/10 years’ relevant professional experience with a master’s or bachelor’s degree, in direct management of large, complex, long-term projects in government, the private sector or in international development, including responsibility for people management, goal-setting, budgeting, work planning, meeting targets, and capacity building.
• Experience working in developing countries is highly preferred.
• Highly structured thinker and communicator – who can quickly and clearly envision and explain a system that makes people’s jobs easier.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence people without authority – you get things done even when people don’t report to you and have different priorities.
• Good judgement and decisiveness in choosing among competing priorities – you can wisely lead your team in a rapidly changing environment with limited information.
• Passion and talent for training, coaching, and capacity building – you share your learning with others in a way that fits their needs and enjoy the growth and success of others.
• Highly adaptive and resourceful problem solver in rapidly changing environments – you enjoy the challenge of rapid invention and iteration and come up with surprisingly practical solutions.
• Energized by a fast-moving environment with an emphasis on high performance, accountability and results – you have a drive for excellence and enjoy being around others with the same drive
• Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service – this is your bedrock when all else is uncertain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Previous PMO experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in Amharic and English is required.
Experience Requirements
10-15 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• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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