Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist I - Output Markets - Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: February 09, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Support the undertaking of analytical studies to identify systemic bottlenecks in agricultural markets• Assist in the conception, launch, and support over time of a portfolio of initiatives designed to measurably improve the development of agricultural markets in Ethiopia• Support in building the capacity, as necessary, of key government, private and informal actors in Ethiopia’s markets system to enable long term improvements within the agricultural markets system.• Engage other programs within the ATA to ensure that efforts around market development and enhancements are aligned and supportive of other activities undertaken in the agricultural sector, especially in Agricultural Commercialization Clusters project.• Strengthen the institutional capacity of public and private market actors to promote marketing of Ethiopian agricultural products in domestic and export markets.• Performance manage ATA’s various market linkage and development initiatives, setting key performance indicators, milestones and targets; engage stakeholders to creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles in order to achieve desired results.• Critically assess capacity gaps hindering the effective implementation of market development initiatives and develop approaches for improving capabilities as required.• Provide technical output to the design of ATA projects related to the program area• Set key performance indicators, milestones and targets; engage stakeholders to creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles to achieve desired results.• Integrate the Market Development Program with other ATA programs and projects to achieve synergies and outcomes that impact the broader agricultural system.

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BSc or Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing Management, Business Administration or another relevant subject;
• Above 6 years hands on experience for master’s and above 8 years for BSc holders in the field of markets, preferably in agriculture.
• Profound knowledge and understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural market system, with a broad perspective on how the entire system operates (how public, private and informal actors operate within the system);
• Deep knowledge of Agricultural Marketing systems including the existing market support services such as market-oriented grades and standards, packaging and branding, commodity certification, contract farming, warehouse receipts system and commodity exchanges
• Ability to coordinate and manage stakeholders – particularly the key market players – within major agricultural commodity markets;
• Ability to conduct markets research and market analysis, identify systemic bottlenecks and come up with potential recommendations;
• Ability to conduct rapid market appraisal, market development research and come up with appropriate intervention recommendations for implementation;
• Experience in prioritizing and sequencing both programmatic and operation activities;
• Experience with program design, performance management, learning systems and monitoring & evaluation;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, accountability and results;
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to team members in the areas of markets, strategic thinking, project design, best management practices, and building strong partnerships;
• Ability to build professional relationships with different sectors and persons;
• Highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style;
• Excellent adaptive problem-solver in challenging environment;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service;
• Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in at least Amharic and/or one additional Ethiopian language is a plus.

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• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.