Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Project Manager-Regional - Term of Employment: Through July, 2020- Duty Station(s): ATA Regional Office Mekelle- Required Number: One (1)- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: March 17, 2019POSITION SUMMARY:The Regional PMO Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible to create and lead the regional PMO office, and standardize Project Management practices in the regional office. The SPM will support the regional project staffs/teams and build their execution capacity to ensure that all the projects under the Agricultural Commercialization Cluster (ACC) initiative and other ATA-led projects implemented in the region are delivered on time, on budget and achieve the targeted results.The incumbent will work very closely with the director of Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) in the head office, regional ATA project staffs/teams, and concerned Regional Bureau of Agriculture teams and other regional Government offices to ensure the establishment of the regional PMO and standardizing project management processes and techniques thereby increasing the execution and delivery capacity of the regional project team.Project execution capacity has been identified as a major bottleneck to the transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, and the Manager will be on the front line of catalyzing change affecting millions of smallholder farmers.This position will report directly to the Regional Implementation Support Director and the Director of Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) at the Head office. The PPM team sits within the Implementation Support (IS) Vertical, which strives to standardize project/program/portfolio management practices in the agency and elevate project management skill of ATA project teams that drive the impact and effectiveness of the ATA’s and partners’ work with smallholder farmers. The position will be based in ATA regional Offices.Essential Duties• In collaboration with the regional Implementation Support Director and the director of Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) of the ATA Head office, create and lead a regional Project Management Office (PMO)• Support the design and implementation of project management systems, processes, and tools in the regional ATA office with guidance from the PPMO Director of the ATA Head office and support from the Regional Implementation Support Director• Undertake regular capacity need assessment of the regional ATA office with respect to Project Management Skills and implement tailored capacity enhancement interventions• Facilitate the development of problem solving skills within the regional projects team• Link projects with common or related activities and facilitate the transfer of learnings from one project to another• Develop an approach to enhance the capacity of ATA regional government partners in best project management practices and techniques• Regularly seek feedback from ATA and partner project teams for improvements to Project Management tools, training and support• Perform other related tasks when assigned

Master's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in project management, agricultural economics, business, economics, engineering or other relevant field. Master’s degree in one of the above supplemented with professional certification in project management preferred
• At least 8 years’ relevant professional experience for MSc/MA candidates, in the direct management of large, complex, long-term projects in the public, private sector or in international development, including responsibility for people management, goalsetting, budgeting, work planning, meeting targets, and capacity building
• 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
• Highly adaptive and resourceful problem solver in rapidly changing environments – who enjoys the challenge of inventing and iterating creative and practical solutions
• Energized by a fast-moving environment with an emphasis on high performance, accountability and results ,has 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
• Previous PMO Managing experience is advantageous
• Fluency in English, Amharic, and the specific regional language where the position resides is required

5-10 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) at http://apply.ata.gov.et Or email to Recruitment@ata.gov.et and include “Regional Senior Project Manager” and your preferred duty station (Amhara, Oromia, SNNP or Tigray) in the subject line.• Also, please DO NOT submit scan of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.