4 Government Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

Vacancy Announcement ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY Position : Junior IT Support Officer Term of Employment :   One year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s) :              Addis Ababa Required Number:        One Salary & Benefits :          Competitive Application Deadline :   July 22, 2018 BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is Secretary to the Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister.  The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Agricultural Transformation Council, chaired by the Prime Minister. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different  pillars :   Production and Productivity  which includes Inputs and Crop Protection, Livestock, Research and Extension, Mechanization and Rural Finance;  Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Growth including Sustainable Irrigation  and  Watershed Management, Sustainable Land Management, Gender and Nutrition, Climate Change  Adaptation and Mitigation, Targeted Livelihood Support, Biodiversity  and  (temporarily)  Planning and MLE;  Agribusiness  and  Markets  including Market Services, Commercial and Contract Farming, Domestic & Export Market Development,  and  Cooperatives;  and  Enhanced Implementation Capacity  which includes ICT for Agricultural Services, Private Sector in Agriculture, and Organizational and Human Resource Capacity . In addition, the  Agricultural Commercialization Clusters   Initiative  is another critical focus area for the Agency.  Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models . Our Culture We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.  At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a  meaningful  contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the IT support Officer is to assist customers who are experiencing any procedural or operating difficulty with the use of IT applications, products or services. Complex and/or high priority problems are elevated to specialized support groups for resolution when needed, but the IT support officer is responsible to ensure that an effective solution is provided to the user. In this role, the candidate will provide maintenance of the computer desktop environment by analyzing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal IT Helpdesk. S/he will be responsible for administration and internal support of the Agency’s PCs, Laptops, printers, servers, and related equipment. Tasks include end user support, license tracking and performing, PC maintenance, upgrades and configurations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions Provide helpdesk support and resolve problems to the end user’s satisfaction Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT helpdesk Monitor Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation Utilize and maintain the helpdesk tracking software Document internal procedures Assist with onboarding of new staffs Ensure each workstation has a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, Docking station, LCD display, hard drive, and any additional specialized equipment Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses Report issues to the Service Desk for escalation Manage PC/ Laptop, tablet, Smart phone setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, images and software Manage Printers, scanners, digital senders, UPS, Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required Provide accurate information on IT products or services Record events and problems and their resolution in logs Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team There is often pressure to work as fast as possible to deal with problems and achieve immediate results in all situations, either to ensure the minimum loss of working hours or customer-contact time, or to enable members of staff to use their computer again. Due to the nature of the work, you may be expected to work shifts, weekends or be on call and it may be necessary to work extra hours to finish a job.   Job Requirements Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering or related field. At least 2 years of relevant experience as a help desk technician/officer or other customer support role Training / certification in industry standard products preferably from Microsoft or Cisco is preferred Strong computer literacy skills with an emphasis on software, hardware, networking, application knowledge, installations and use. MicroSoft applications, Data Base applications, Internet and internet protocols Tech savvy with working knowledge of office automation products, databases and remote control Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issue Ability to multitask - Sense of urgency; maintain a positive attitude Excellent telephone presence with organized follow-up skills Excellent communication skills Customer-oriented and cool-tempered Proficiency in English and Amharic   How to Apply APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at  http://apply.ata.gov.et/ Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form.  Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Manager, Learning & Development                                              Term of Employment :   Two Years Duty Station(s) :               Addis Ababa Required Number:          One Salary & Benefits :           Competitive Application Deadline :   July 13, 2018 BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Resources and is Secretary to the Agricultural Transformation Council.  The  programmatic  focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different pillars:   Crops & Natural Resources which includes Inputs and Plant Protection, Soil Health & Fertility, Irrigation and Drainage, and Mechanization;  Cross Cutting Initiatives , which includes Inclusive Growth, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, and Planning and MLE;  Livestock , which includes Animal Health and Genetic Improvement and Feed & Feeding;   and  Agribusiness and Markets  including Market Development, Rural Finance, ICT, and Private Sector. In addition, the  Agricultural Commercialization Clusters   Initiative  is another critical focus area for the Agency.  Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. Our Culture We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.  At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a  meaningful  contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Learning and development manager is responsible for the creation and delivery of tailored training programs for the ATA staff. Designed with leadership, management, business and personal growth and best practices in mind, the intention is to expand on the talents and skills across all employees at all levels within the agency.  The L&D Manager will lead a team of professionals who will establish training and performance programs. The manager will assist in the Agency’s success by coaching and developing its people. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Ensure all learning and development initiatives support strategic objectives and organizational priorities Manage all professional development workshops and programs. Oversee all activities from planning content through delivery of materials and objectives Develop criteria for learning metrics that align with the Agency’s strategies Leverage learning industry trends to foster greater efficiency and deliver innovation and positive learning experiences Identify and manage external vendors to ensure offerings are effective, achieving the desired impact and there is an acceptable cost to value ratio 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 Work with the HR team to create development plans for high potential talent Design and implement development plans for high potential talent Develop criteria for learning metrics that align with annual business strategies Manage the ATA Performance Management Program, to enhance the Agency’s capacity Manage all of ATAs training and education programs Establish and promote a culture of learning, coaching and professional development across the Agency Ensure team is operating in the most effective way possible and have the appropriate level of skills and capabilities to be successful Understand what's unique about each team member and know how to capitalize on their strengths and find ways to upskill where gaps exist Leverage and align work to appropriate resources across the team to ensure work is completed in the most efficient and impactful way Perform other related tasks as may be requested   Job Requirements BA/BSc or MA/MSc (MA/MSc preferred )in Training and Development, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or other relevant field More than 8 years (for Bachelors) or 6 years (for Masters) of relevant experience in  Human Resource activities, out of which at least:               o    4 years’ experience is in staff performance management,  training and                            development, and/or other related activities, and               o   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 facilitating and delivering training programs Strong ability to build relationships across sectors, and with Senior Leadership Ability to managing multiple  tasks and work under pressure Fluency in English and Amharic   How to Apply APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV ( maximum 5 pages)  to  recruitment@ata.gov.et , and submit a completed ATA Application Form at  http://apply.ata.gov.et/ Women  are highly encouraged to apply. NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY Position :  Director, Communications Term of Employment :   Fixed Duty Station(s) :               Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Required Number:          1 Salary & Benefits :          Competitive Application Deadline :   July 30, 2018 BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and is Secretary to the Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister.  The  programmatic  focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different pillars:   Crops & Natural Resources which includes Inputs and Plant Protection, Soil Health & Fertility, Irrigation and Drainage, and Mechanization;  Cross Cutting Initiatives , which includes Inclusive Growth, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, and Planning and MLE;  Livestock , which includes Animal Health and Genetic Improvement and Feed & Feeding;   and  Agribusiness and Markets  including Market Development, Rural Finance, ICT, and Private Sector. In addition, the  Agricultural Commercialization Clusters   Initiative  is another critical focus area for the Agency.  Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. Our Culture We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.  At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a  meaningful  contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications Director leads the development and successful implementation of the ATA’s communications strategy. This includes external engagement with national, international and regional media and partners to enhance partnerships, build ATA’s brand, share learnings and highlight success stories, as well as internal communications, events and training to strengthen the capacity and culture of the ATA team.  The successful applicant will have a passion for strategy coupled with the entrepreneurialism and pragmatism to execute at a tactical level. S/he should demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing a team and assisting the organization to achieve broad-based social impact through the Agricultural Transformation Agenda. The Communications Director will manage a team of six people and report directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Services. Strategic Services is a new vertical within the ATA formed to enhance the effectiveness of the ATA and our partners’ work. As part of Strategic Services, the Director will work closely with the Performance Management/MLE, Ministry-based Delivery Units, Project Management, and Analytics teams. This role presents a unique opportunity to work directly with the ATA Senior Management Team and mobilize stakeholders on highly visible initiatives within an exciting national and international context. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Lead the development and successful implementation of the ATA Communications Strategy to reflect external engagement, internal communications, branding, and project support needs Inspire and lead a team of dedicated communications professionals by effectively planning, prioritizing, coaching and providing development opportunities Maintain a regular and strategic media presence, including facilitation of events for major projects and partners, interviews with the CEO and other senior leaders/experts, speeches and news articles, and enhancement of website and social media Lead production of key publications, including annual reports for the ATA and the Transformation Agenda, quarterly newsletters, press releases, and project briefs Collaborate with the Partnerships and Government Relations teams to engage key stakeholders and partners for joint publicity and communications initiatives Collaborate with the Senior Management Team in communicating organizational strategy and priorities Collaborate with Project Team Leaders to develop annual communications plans for all ATA projects and provide technical advice on procurement of creative and marketing vendors Build the communications capacity and awareness of the strategic role of communications with ATA teams through targeted training and mentoring Develop a platform for the ATA team that facilitates sharing of key documents and information among teams and across the organization Ensure the quality, consistency, timeliness and professionalism of all ATA communications materials, through brand manuals, communications toolkits, and team trainings Monitor, evaluate and report on communications activities and identify new communications approaches and opportunities Manage planning, recruiting and budgeting for the Communications Team Other communications activities as assigned by the Senior Director of Strategic Services   Job Requirements Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, media relations or other relevant field At least 10 years’ relevant professional experience for MSc/MA candidates, preferably in a generalist corporate communications role with a national or international focus, including experience managing a team Self-motivated team-player with proven ability to contribute to organizational success at both strategic and operational levels First-rate oral and written communication skills, and ability to shift smoothly between storytelling and structured technical communication to fit the audience Sophisticated stakeholder engagement skills with a successful track record dealing with government bodies, development agencies, media, and the general public Passion and talent for training, coaching, and capacity building Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability and results Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service Experience in the agriculture and/or development sectors preferred Previous international work experience or work with international organizations is a plus Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic   How to Apply We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at  http://apply.ata.gov.et . Women  are highly encouraged to apply. NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.