16 Economics Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

// Senior Learning Manager Term of Employment :   One Year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s) :             Addis Ababa Required Number:         One Salary & Benefits :         Competitive Application Deadline :   June 14, 2019   BACKGROUND The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager for Learning will report to the Evaluations and Learning Unit Director and contributes to the team in the following key activities. Lead in generating, documenting, sharing and application of project/program learning from projects implemented by Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency and also the Growth and Transformational Agenda Deliverables (TADs). He/she is the key person in designing learning framework, facilitating project/program, cross-projects/program and organizational learning on project management and impact ATA is delivering as well as learnings from TAD implementation. He/she is also responsible in monitoring/tracking evaluation recommendations are applied in new project design and/or in the course of implementation. Works closely with the evaluation and learning team and project management and communication units to prepare and share research/evaluation/policy briefs and mechanism in storing and sharing learning project learning. MAJOR DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that a learning culture is fostered within the organization and learning is an integral element of programming/project management. Prepare organizational learning framework focusing on project and program learning. Promote learning in the organization, regularly analyze and produce reports on best practices and case studies; ensure new analysis and information is available. Facilitate and lead project and program learning sessions through generating, capturing, storing, sharing and application of learning that supports evidence-based programming. Design special research and impact evaluations to generate knowledge on what is working well and what is not Design platforms for storing and sharing learning within and outside of ATA, including partners. Work with project teams to ensure evaluation recommendations are applied in new project design and/or in the course of implementation. Assist/engage reviewing evaluations and baseline reports and work with evaluation teams to facilitate validation workshops. Design platforms for storing and communicating evaluation reports and project learning. Work with the evaluation and learning team and communications unit in preparing and sharing research/evaluation/policy briefs. Facilitate capacity-building activities with ATA staff on learning. Work with Evaluation and communications team to produce and communicate learning and evaluation briefs. Perform other duties as required and requested by the Evaluations and learning Director. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics/ Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other Learning and Knowledge management related and/or relevant fields. At least 8 years on hands experiences working in learning processes in program and project perspectives. Have experiences in baseline studies, evaluation and/or impact evaluation, preferably in the field of agriculture and rural development. Specific experience and skills on research design, generating, capturing, storing and application of project and program learning. Specific experiences in designing monitoring & evaluation systems based on planning frameworks such as logical framework, results framework, outcome mapping. High level of research report, evaluation/research and policy brief writing skills. An understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural system, with a broad perspective on how the entire system operates and how public, private, NGO and informal actors operate within the system. Strong analytical skills as well as good knowledge of on-going efforts to transform agriculture in Ethiopia. Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability and results. Highly facilitative and collaborative working style. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, 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 and Amharic is essential.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. 

// Regional Project Officer I – Problem Solving Term of Employment :    One year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s) :              Amhara Required Number:          One Salary & Benefits :          Competitive Application Deadline :    June 14, 2019   BACKGROUND: The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Project Officer I will be key member of Regional office of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), reporting to the Regional Implementation Support Director. The position holder is expected to provide effective support in areas such as strategy development, strategic and operational planning, program management, problem solving around implementation issues, stakeholder coordination and reporting. The Project Officer I position is therefore very fast-paced and varied, and often quite challenging but also very rewarding. This is a fantastic opportunity for a very motivated individual with strong analytical skills, and with some experience with strategy development, program planning and management, to step up into a career focused on delivering agricultural sector transformation. ATA provides best-in-class training to our staff, as well as regular actionable feedback taking into account each staff member’s specific development objectives and career goals. Through these and other professional development activities, the holder of PO I position develop her/his skills at a highly accelerated pace. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support strategy development, strategic and operational planning, including: Structure own work stream, develop and apply appropriate analytical frameworks and approaches, collect data and complete high-impact analysis for robust recommendations; Prioritize assigned tasks and manage own work stream from start to finish, including timelines, content, and stakeholder input and validation; Identify and mobilize key required resources, including budgetary, human resources, etc. to ensure execution; Proactively identify risks and issues affecting work stream delivery, support problem solving on overcoming implementation obstacles, promptly communicate upward with solution options; Organize and conduct interviews with junior-to-senior level stakeholders; Deliver high-quality analyses, documents and presentations with communicating key insights; Where applicable, provide assistance to JPO in completing their activities. Support program management, stakeholder management and coordination, implementation problem-solving, and reporting, including: Present ideas and respond to queries clearly and concisely in team meetings and externally. Prepare, engage in and lead regular briefings and update with stakeholders; Prepare performance and financial reporting utilizing standard tools and templates; Synthesize implementation lessons learned for future refinement / best practice sharing. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree focus on Business, Economics, Agriculture, Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration and other relevant subject areas. 2-3/5-6 years’ relevant work experience for Msc/BSc degree respectively in management consulting or other strategically and analytically focused roles in public, private or development sector organizations; Interest in and familiarity with Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, agricultural and rural development. Genuine intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate and bring large-scale change. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data gathering skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with highly collaborative working style. Experience with project and stakeholder management preferred. Experience in working within multi-cultural teams preferred. Strong willingness to learn, and ability to be a real team player. Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, results and accountability. Strong personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service. Fluency in English and Amharic, and the working language of the specific region is required.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 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.

// Analyst Program, Analytics Team Term of Employment :   Three years commitment required Duty Station(s) :              Addis Ababa Salary & Benefits :           Competitive Application Deadline :    June 13, 2019   BACKGROUND The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: As ATA’s strategic advisory and consulting function, the Analytics Team works with Directors and Senior Directors within the organization, as well as senior leadership at partners in government, multilateral and bilateral donors, NGOs and private sector companies, to execute high-impact, analytically challenging projects. The team applies an approach similar to top strategy consulting firms and government strategy units to support partners to more effectively bring together strategic, analytical, technical and operational capabilities required for transformation. Please see http://www.ata.gov.et/programs/analytics/ for additional details. As the entry point for new graduates or candidates with up to one year of work experience, our 3-year Analyst Program is an extremely fast-paced and varied experience, often quite challenging but also very rewarding. After an initial 3 weeks of on boarding and training, Analysts in the program work with other members of the Analytics Team in three to five-person case teams, completing three to five client cases per year on diverse topics. Analysts therefore have the chance to work closely with extraordinary colleagues and learn from senior client staff and stakeholders. They are expected to quickly take on increasing seniority and responsibilities. Rapid development and growth is supported by a best-in-class training and professional development program with approximately 150 training hours in total in the first three years. Each Analyst also receives daily coaching and frequent feedback based on his or her specific development needs, and can participate in rotations with other teams at ATA. The 3-year program therefore offers a highly unique experience and provides each analyst with a set of capabilities and tools that can serve as a major strength throughout his or her career. ATA also offers a highly competitive salary. After eighteen to twenty-four months, Analysts who perform well can be promoted to the Senior Analyst role. Senior Analysts take on greater responsibilities including delivering more complex and challenging workstreams independently and starting to oversee the work of Analysts, supported through a progressive training curriculum, regular coaching and feedback. At the end of the 3-year program, the best performing Senior Analysts will be invited to join Analytics’ Leadership program, which includes an award for graduate study abroad before returning to ATA to continue as Associate Case Team Leader (with a 3-year commitment). ATA Analytics’ Analyst Program is a fantastic opportunity for young graduates who are highly motivated and passionate about their own development and about making a difference to drive change at a national scale and impact the lives of millions of Ethiopians!. MAJOR DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prioritize and manage work streams from start to finish, including data collection, analysis and content development, stakeholder input and validation, and ensure required timelines and quality standards are met. Identify and structure problems, develop key hypothesis and innovative solutions, and apply suitable analytical frameworks and approaches to test these hypothesis and solutions. Identify and acquire relevant quantitative and qualitative data using a range of applied and pragmatic techniques, quality control data to ensure validity and accuracy. Organize and conduct interviews with up to mid-manager level stakeholders, plan and execute other critical stakeholder management activities. Execute wide range of analysis drawing on best practice approaches used in public and private sectors, and from various academic fields, to generate critical and actionable insights for partners. Produce of high-quality presentations and/or written documents. Proactively and frequently engage with senior staff to seek input and enhance outputs, identify risks and issues affecting timely delivery of work streams, and promptly communicate upward with solution options and recommendations. Present ideas and respond to queries clearly and concisely in internal and external discussions. Effectively manage operational activities (e.g. scheduling, logistical and financial organization of field trips and workshops, procurement processes, etc.) for delivery of work streams. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field with minimum GPA of 3.4 and above, and up to 12 months of professional experience. Knowledge of agriculture is not required, but applicants should have strong interest in agricultural and economic development in Ethiopia. Genuine intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate and bring large-scale change. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Collaborative mind-set and a team player. Strong desire to learn, highly coachable and values frequent, constructive feedback. Committed to stay at ATA for at least 3 years. Fluent in English and Amharic, with strong written and oral communication skills.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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. 

// Project Officer II – Direct Seed Marketing Term of Employment :   One Year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s) :             Oromia Region (Addis Ababa) Required Number:        One Salary & Benefits :         Competitive Application Deadline :   June 1 st , 2019   BACKGROUND: The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: Given the above background, ATA is looking to hire Project officer to work with Oromia regional BoAs, various development partners, and other stakeholders to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the DSM expansion project in the region. The project officer will report to the project team leader who lead a dedicated DSM team that is currently operating under the Inputs and Plant Protection Program. The project officer will be tasked to coordinate project activities across the region. Moreover, the project officer will manage technical experts in various regional offices to oversee the initiative in the region. The ideal project officer possesses a passion for improving the lives of small-holder farmers, and a deep familiarity with Ethiopia’s agricultural system. The candidate should have strong skills and experience in project management, stakeholder management and coordination. Moreover, the candidate is expected to have extensive background knowledge and experience in the marketing and distribution of agricultural inputs. In addition, s/he should possess the operational and entrepreneurial ability to mobilize stakeholders across the seed system, and drive practical change on the ground. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The major duties of the project officer include, but are not limited to, the following: The technical experts will be part of a dedicated DSM team that will report to the Input supply and marketing and plant protection program. The major duties of the technical expert include, but not limited to, the following: Support the design of concrete implementation plan with clear activities, milestones and targets in collaboration with BoAs and development partners Coordinate with regional BoAs in the identification of direct seed marketing agents based on pre-defined criterion Support the development and review of modules to be used for training relevant stakeholders such as producers, seed marketing agents, farmers, woreda experts, DAs , etc. Organize workshops, training sessions, and capacity building programs for relevant stakeholders such as producers, seed marketing agents, farmers, etc. Coordinate with external partners and ATA teams in co-launching Input Tracking system (ITS) and Input Credit through voucher system Evaluate and monitor the overall progress of the DSM annual performance in the region Document and report project progress and associated risks to the project team leader and external partners (MoA, BoAs and development partners) Integration with related external projects/ program: liaise with external development partners and ensure effective integration of DSM project with other related programs e.g. CBSP, AOSS, IVS, etc. Provide ad hoc support to Inputs program and Regional ACC team as required on issues relating to core organizational development, prioritization of interventions, problem solving, planning. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s/Bachelor Degree in fields such as Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Development Economics or other closely related fields. At least 6 years’ professional experience for BSc and 4 years for MA in areas related to agricultural input marketing, Small and Medium enterprise (SME) development, cooperative development, value-chain development, and other related disciplines. Understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural system with a broad perspective on interactions between public, private and informal actors in the seed system. Deep knowledge of agricultural input marketing and distribution systems across value chains of key crops such as maize, wheat, tef, etc. Experience in prioritizing and sequencing of both programmatic and operational activities Experience in program design, performance management, stakeholder management, MLE systems Knowledge of analytical methods such as different statistical tools Practical experience in developing and maintaining linkages between producers and markets Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork and accountability Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service Fluency in Amharic and proficiency in English are essential. Knowledge of other Ethiopian languages desired.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 5 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.

// Assignment Title:   Commodity Management Expert, Ethiopia Department/Location:  Ethiopia Technical Point of Contact: Project Director Type:   Consultant Classification:    Consultancy          Overview:    IBTCI is currently seeking Commodity Management Experts to participate in a Study on Somali Regional Consumer Commodity Preferences, Commodity Applications, and Food Processing Capacities for Humanitarian Aid in Ethiopia. The main objectives of this study are to assess and determine whether the variety of Food for Peace (FFP) commodities that are received and distributed by WFP in the Somali Region are appropriate and to assess and determine what foods are preferred by the recipient population. Additionally, this study will evaluate the potential interest, capability and scale of food processors in transforming in­ kind staple food assistance commodities to supply- for large-scale humanitarian purposes. Finally, the study will suggest the way forward for humanitarian aid in the light of the new political and security developments in the Somali Region. Activity for this assessment is expected to take place from July 1 st , 2019 to September 30 th , 2019; the approximate time period will be about 75 days.                                                                      This position is contingent on award. Responsibilities Using your experience and subject matter skills, perform the following job responsibilities for the task order. Tasks could include, but are limited to:   Scope of Work:   Design and lead interviews about food preferences, diets and cuisine; Travel across Somali region meeting with merchants, traders, pastoralist nomads and beneficiaries of food rations; Perform specific data collection and analytical works as directed by the Team Leader; Perform analytical work tasks as directed by the Team Leader; Assist with the Consumer Commodity Preference Team work output; Assist with the planning, managing, and supervising the commodity review; Other duties as assigned.     Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practices of Crisis, Conflict & Governance, Agriculture & Food Security & Economic, Education & Growth and Global Health and/or Business Development divisions.   This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients. This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product. Qualifications Preferred   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expertise and an understanding of food assistance and related commodity supply chains; Expertise managing the data collection and data quality control in the field. Fluency in Somalie and/or Oromiffa are strongly preferred.   Minimum Requirements: Ability to collect field information, analyze and review price trends, food availability and nutrient complementarities of local foods; Five years  of experience with data collection procedures, surveys and analysis and interpretation of databases and managing the logistics of evaluation, assessments and reviews; Understanding of food assistance and a background in related commodity supply chains; Experience overseeing field supervisors and enumerators; coordinating field logistics, schedules and equipment; and managing the data collection and data quality control in the field; Good communication skills and the ability to interact with Ethiopians and international project professionals; Fluency in written and oral English; Ability to travel overland extensively in Ethiopia for several weeks.   Education:   Bachelor’s degree, (Master's degree preferred) in a discipline such as accounting and finance, business administration or another field relevant to commodity review and assessment.   Supervisory  Responsibilities:   This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.   Travel:  International travel to Ethiopia will be required, as well as travel to approved zones/woredas in the Somali Region in Ethiopia, where WFP is implementing FFP-funded activities with commodities.     No phone calls please.  All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.                                                    IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws.  We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.  We are an E-Verify Employer.   If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 703-749-0100.

// Job Title: Market Specialists - Agribusiness Technical Support to a Participatory Small-scale Irrigation Development Program (PASIDP II) Job Locations:   East Hararge – Harar, Oromia  Hadeya zone-Hossana, SNNPR Regional Market Specialists will lead the overall work in his/her assigned regions, including markets and value chain assessments and analyses, supporting business plan development and implementation. Regional Market Specialists will coach and train farmer organizations, local extension and Development Agents to enhance their ability to analyze different entrepreneurial and agronomic options and support effective organizational/enterprise management.  S/he will facilitate linkages to buyers, financial institutions and other key market actors as well as ensure ongoing learning, knowledge exchange and capacity building. Duties and Responsibilities   Regional Market Specialists’ duties and responsibilities are described below:  Technical Assistance in Market analysis and Marketing ·         Assess key site-specific market opportunities by identifying and engaging potential buyers ·         Assess technical and financial viability of market opportunities through data collection and analysis; ·         Evaluate current production and marketing systems and identify opportunities for developing new and/or enhancing existing businesses ·         Engage with farmers and their organizations to make choices on major crops to be cultivated and technologies applied based on an informed analysis of their options, which depend on market demand, technical capability, assess to technologies and finance, as well as other relevant factors; Business Plan Development and Implementation Support the development of business plans at Irrigation scheme /IWUA, Irrigation cooperatives level, including strategies for strengthening farmer cooperatives’ and Water Users Associations’ organizational capacity and management Guide effective management of Irrigation cooperatives’ and marketing associations, coaching and supporting emerging entrepreneurial leadership, as well as robust and transparent management practices Support farmer groups with technical issues related to business plan implementation as they emerge Support Financial analysis of farming/Cropping system; Training and Coaching ·         Train and coach local extension experts and Development Agents (DAs), cooperatives and farmers on managing production, accessing markets and services, engaging in participatory planning and applying tools for financial viability analysis; ·         Coach DAs to enhance their ability to support IWUA, Irrigation cooperatives and farmers’ groups in managing their enterprises; ·         Regularly visit IWUA, Cooperatives, farmers and DAs to coach them and monitor performance; ·         Train Irrigation water user association, cooperative leaders, DA on the issues related to marketing, market oriented irrigated crop production, Business plan Development, ADP and other training identified through Training Need Assessment;   Facilitate linkages with other key market actors and manage relationships Support identification and prioritization of market system actors and facilitate linkages between farmers, farmer organizations, private sectors and these different actors, including financial institutions Facilitate interactions between farmers, engineers, agronomists, cooperative experts and consultant during feasibility studies to ensure that assessments are accurate, and business plans are both participatory and realistic. Example Identification market outlets, Input sources, development of market strategy;    Ensure continued facilitation of transparent and mutually beneficial business relationships, including with intermediate processors, off-takers, traders, input and service providers, and rural financial institutions (RuSACCO) as a model for viable market access alliances; Support IWUA and irrigation cooperatives improved income and Repayment capacity; collective sale of produce, link with better market, negotiate prices, and produce large quantities of high quality produce; Assist primary cooperatives and unions; Facilitate donors, partners, and external guests visiting project in respective regions;  Work planning, Reporting and Learning Develop monthly and quarterly reports, describing IWUA& cooperatives assistances, technical marketing, financial progresses; Develop and maintain regional-specific work plan, in consultation with Project Manager and key GoE counterparts including PASIDP II staffs/Focal Persons; Share agribusiness knowledge and approaches to replicate successes to other sites Deliver on-time, high quality, quarterly reports and other work products, as required; Collaborate and support project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning colleagues Continuously exchange knowledge with other staff members and key stakeholders; identify and share knowledge with key market system actors and with the broader TNS Ethiopia team Ensure learning by documenting progress, outcomes, challenges and lessons learned Closely work with regional and woreda PASIDP focal Person(WFP) and Zone Technical committees    Job Requirements ·         B.Sc. /M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Rural Development, Cooperatives, Business Administration, Finance or related fields with 7 years’ overall work experience; ·         Demonstrated expertise and experience in agribusiness; and, in particular, marketing of agricultural products (most preferably) ·         Demonstrated strong analytic capabilities: Value chain analysis, financial analysis, markets analysis ·         Excellent planning skills; Strong and very detailed oriented when planning and preparing documents ·         Ability to work according to a work plan and meet deadlines; while at the same time adapting to new information ·         Excellent problem solving, negotiation skills and willingness and experience serving remote rural areas; ·         Strong skills in business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) ·         Fluency in written and spoken English, Oromiffa and Amharic (must); Preferred Qualifications and Capabilities ·         Experience identifying buyers and facilitating agreements   How to Apply Qualified and interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and salary history as a single document (either Word or PDF) to  ethiopiajobs@tns.org  or send through post office in the below address until May 25,2019. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.  Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted. No phone calls please. Address:  TechnoServe Inc. PO Box 100598 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply. TNS has the right to cancel this advertisement

// This position is located in the Macroeconomic Analysis Section of Macroeconomics and Governance Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and is focused to macroeconomics, development economics, public economics or a specific economic sector or sectors. The Associate Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of Macroeconomic Analysis Section. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is mandated to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. To find out more about UNECA, please go to www.uneca.org. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the duties of the Associate Economic Affairs Officer may fall mainly into one of the three functional areas below.  Economic and/or sector analysis:  • Collects, evaluates, interprets, analyses specified statistics and qualitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to particular sectors, countries, regions or development topics.  • Maintains databases and programmes for database management and organizes non-quantitative information.  • Assists in the design, testing, operation and modification of econometric models. • Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar material on economic or sector issues in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists;  • Prepares first drafts of sector, country or regional components of analytical studies on development issues and policies.  • Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc on development issues.  Intergovernmental support:  • Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies. • Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports and similar material. • Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings. • Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc on development issues for inter-governmental processes.  Technical cooperation:  • Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of technical cooperation project proposals in the area of economic development. • Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. • Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects.  • Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.  General:  • Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services;  • Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. Competencies •Professionalism: Knowledge of economic theories and their application. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to undertake research, analyse data, make recommendations and write reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. •Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. •Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education A first-level university degree in economics or related fields is required. An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in Development Economics or related fields is desirable. Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related fields is required, preferably applied to the Africa Region.  No experience is required for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the G to P Examination (G to P). Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in either language is required; and knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. As YPP, NCRE and G to P candidates have been through a rigorous assessment process, no formal competency-based interviews or assessment tests will be conducted. Special Notice This job opening is advertised to fill a temporarily vacant position during the absence of the regular incumbent for a period of six months or longer. The regular incumbent is entitled to return to this position at the expiry of the temporary vacancy period. If the regular incumbent exercises the right to return, the appointment or temporary assignment or promotion of the candidate selected for this job opening will not be renewed or extended. The selection process for this job opening will be conducted pursuant to ST/AI/2010/3 on the “Staff Selection System” and include the compliance review process by a review body described in staff rule 4.15. In case of selection, a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat who meets the definition of “internal candidate” in staff rule 4.10 will be placed on a temporary assignment if he or she holds the same grade as the job opening; and a temporary promotion if he or she holds a lower grade than the job opening. If the regular incumbent vacates the position during such temporary assignment or promotion, the selected staff member will be laterally assigned, promoted or transferred to the position without further selection process under ST/AI/2010/3. -- • If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. -- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. -- The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. -- For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 December 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. -- Education qualification exceeding the specified requirement of this job opening including university degrees and certificates shall not give rise to additional entitlements or benefits, or facilitate a move to the Professional category. The movement of staff members from the General Service and related categories to the Professional category in the United Nations Secretariat is exclusively allowed through the Young Professionals Programme competitive examinations. Only a few staff members pass the competitive examinations. Passing the competitive examinations does not guarantee movement to the Professional category. For further information, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=GP -- Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.   United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

// This post is located in the Innovative Finance & Capital Market Section, Private Sector Development and Finance Division (PSDFD) of the Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Innovative Finance & Capital Market Section (IFCMS), the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the duties of an Economic Affairs Officer are likely to fall mainly into one of the three functional areas identified below. (These duties are generic may not be carried out by all Economic Affairs Officers.) Economic or sector analysis  • Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information on current issues related to the initiatives and activities of the Innovative Finance and Capital Market Section including assessment of markets, investment opportunities and the competitiveness of African countries, and policies and regulations for developing and deepening capital markets; • Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts economic and financial intelligence tools to determine market trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of innovative finance and impact investment; • Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of private sector development and financial deepening; • Identifies and analyses policy proposals and initiatives that deepen and expand national and regional capital markets, including those that promote domestic debt and equity markets and increase private sector engagement in areas such as infrastructure, housing and real sector financing; • Represents UNECA in international, regional, and national meetings to collect information on innovative finance and capital markets related issues and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions;  • Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues; • Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff; Intergovernmental support  • Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies; national, regional and global financial and non-financial institutions, regional commissions, Economic and Social Council; • Follows intergovernmental meetings and investors forums and prepares summary reports; • Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Division/Section and Secretariat senior staff to such meetings; • Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on private sector development, innovative finance and capital markets issues for intergovernmental processes; Technical cooperation  • Assist the Innovative Finance and Capital Markets Section (IFCMS) team and other sections of the Private Sector Development and Finance Division (PSDFD) in mobilizing internal and partner resources (extra-budgetary resources, grants, and joint-funded activities) to finance non-recurrent activities of the sections of PSDFD and overall ECA engagement with private sector;  • Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team; • Organizes training seminars for national experts; • Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects; • Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects; • Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects; General • Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services. • Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Colleagues and senior staff within immediate work unit and peers in the broader organizational unit.  Middle level officials of UN agencies, regional and global development banks and other international organizations. Government officials, private sector, academics and other members of civil society. Competencies • Professionalism: Ability to apply economic and financial theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic and finance topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Demonstrate strong skills in gathering data from various sources and analyse it. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or Doctorate) in economics, finance, trade or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic and financial research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area. Previous exposure to working with private sector and/or financial institutions, and developing financial instruments (e.g. bonds, equities, and guarantees), investment policies and regulatory processes is an advantage. Languages Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 December 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.   United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

// Job Title: Cluster Coordinator Term of Employment :      One Year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s) :  Amhara: Awi , North Gondar and North Shoa ,  Oromia – Addis Ababa, Tigray – Humera Required Number:   9 Salary & Benefits : Competitive Application Deadline : May 22, 2019   BACKGROUND The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: The ACC Cluster Coordinator will drive day-to-day coordination of implementation activities in the ACC by public, private, and development sector stakeholders, as agreed in the ACC target-setting and operational-planning process. Specific responsibilities include: Coordinate planning within the ACC, including strategic as well as joint operational planning with other ongoing activities, Ensure strong program management within the ACC through driving day to day coordination of interventions and reporting, verifying status and progress of interventions, proactively identifying issues and solution options, working with stakeholders to ensure effectively joint problem-solving, Escalate issues and needs to Regional levels where appropriate, including support around coordination, resources, capacity-building, policy and other systemic interventions Ensure upward reporting meets needs for Regional and National stakeholders Coordinate planning (including preparation and circulation of meeting agendas, presentation decks, and cluster reports) and facilitating of cluster commodity value chain alliance meetings and other activities within the cluster, follow ups Record and document cluster level basic databases including cropping system and all agricultural data and information. The ideal candidate will therefore possess strong senior public and private stakeholder relationships in the ACC, with a strong understanding of identifying and problem-solving challenges to agricultural value chain development, as well as best practice program and project management approaches and monitoring and evaluation activities. He / she will also have in-depth experience and knowledge of previous agricultural commercialization, agri-business / agro-industry, or industrial cluster or corridor initiatives in Ethiopia and Africa. Market based programing experience with a particular focus with smallholder farmers will be an added value as well. Finally, the candidate will demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Mainstream use of planning, program management and reporting processes and tools developed by the National and Regional ACC Teams within the ACC Support Team and by other local stakeholders, to ensure effective decision-making Coordinate effective planning and management of interventions within the ACC, including joint planning and ongoing alignment with other ongoing programs and initiatives (local, Regional and Federal) Drive day-to-day stakeholder coordination and problem-solving of issues at the ACC level Ensure regular communication, and performance and financial reporting, with the Regional ACC program manager, key local public, private and development partner stakeholders Effectively escalate issues which cannot be addressed at the ACC level to the Regional ACC Senior Director for resolution   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant fields At least 6 years of professional experience (4 years with Master’s Degree) supporting planning and implementation of value chain development and upgrading activities, preferably including project management of large-scale agro-processing and agribusiness focused initiatives In-depth knowledge of agriculture and rural development, in particular: Ethiopian policies and strategies Agricultural cluster and corridor implementation initiatives in Ethiopia or abroad Market-led value chain development and upgrading Excellent stakeholder management skills including thorough knowledge and understanding of various regional level and federal level institutions; extensive experience in facilitating dialogue with relevant senior public and private stakeholders Excellent oral and written communication skills, with highly collaborative working style Experience in working within multi-cultural teams preferred Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Fluency in English and Amharic languages and Working Languages of the respective regions is required; Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability and results   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  and include  “ Application  for Cluster Coordinator, Specify the region of interest ” in the Cover Letter. Women  are highly encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

// Project Officer I – Ethiopian Agribusiness Accelerator Platform (EAAP) Term of Employment :   Project-Until June 30 th 2020 Duty Station(s) :  Addis Ababa Required Number:    One Salary & Benefits : Competitive Application Deadline : May 16, 2019   BACKGROUND The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status. The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 mentor-ships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Officer will be a core member of the Agribusiness Accelerator Project Team and will be primarily responsible for providing analytical, technical, and problem solving support on a range of areas that include, but not limited to: value chain analysis, market and investment research, training module development, business opportunity identification, and operational capacity building. Stakeholder engagement and management will also be an important area of responsibility of the Project Officer. The Project Officer will work closely with Program Teams within ATA’s Agribusiness and Markets as well as across other ATA Program Teams, and with external stakeholders such as supported enterprises, the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Federal and Regional level government bodies, relevant associations, and other private sector market actors to improve and expand market infrastructure and services for agricultural commodities in Ethiopia. This position will officially report to the Managing Director of the Ethiopian Agribusiness Accelerator Project.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide analytical, technical, and problem solving support to the Agribusiness Accelerator Project Team Contribute to the identification and dis-aggregation of problems for detailed analysis and development of appropriate analytical frameworks for problem solving Support programmatic and operational planning and facilitation of stakeholder engagements Prioritize assigned tasks and support work streams from start to finish, including timelines, content development, and information validation Manage operational planning, including logistics, timely communication and documentation to ensure effective execution of planned activities Prepare and compile regular reports including but not limited to monthly project reports, quarterly and annual reports on transformation agenda deliverables, and bi-annual reports to the Transformation Council Proactively present ideas and respond to queries clearly and concisely in meetings and interactions with external stakeholders Support delivery of high-quality written documents and presentations Support the Agribusiness Accelerator Managing Director in building the capacity, as necessary, of key public and private sector actors in Ethiopia’s honey value chain development efforts Engage stakeholders across the agricultural system (government, business, cooperatives, commercial farmers etc.) to expand and improve the honey marketing system Through field visits and consultations, work with government bodies, selected cooperatives and private sector actors to improve their ability to access improved market linkages, infrastructure and services Identify synergies between the public and private sector and promote collaboration in the area of honey value chain development Set key performance indicators, milestones and targets; engage stakeholders to creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles to achieve desired results Integrate the Agribusiness Accelerator project with other ATA programs and projects to achieve synergies and outcomes that impact the broader agricultural system Regularly report to the Project Lead of the Agribusiness Accelerator Project on progress, challenges and constraints of the work   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in economics, management, business administration, international development, agriculture development, social sciences, or other area relevant to agricultural development Minimum 5 years’ experience for BA/3 years for MA in either one or more of the following: strategically or analytically focused roles, consulting, program/project coordination/support type roles, investment facilitation or agribusiness, business management/administration, research in public or private sector, corporate finance, or stakeholder management Interest in and familiarity with Ethiopia’s rapidly changing smallholder and commercial agriculture sub-sectors Natural intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills Robust oral and written communication skills Strong willingness to learn from and contribute to dynamic team environments Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, that emphasizes high performance, results and accountability Strong personal values of integrity, professionalism and desire to be of service Fluency in both English and Amharic is required; command of an additional Ethiopian language is a plus.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et  OR recruitment@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.

May 14, 2019 Underwriting Officer   // Oromia Insurance Company S.C. invites qualified applicants for the following position: Underwriting Officer Education: First Degree in Management or Accounting or Economics or Marketing or Banking and Insurance or related field. Experience: A minimum of Iwo years of work experience in Underwriting/Claims Term of employment: Permanent. Work place: Nekemte Branch How To Apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the above minimum requirements can send application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Educational documents up to May 17, 2019 to: OROMIA INSURANCE COMPANY S.C. Human Resource and Facility Management Department Address: Africa Avenue, Oromia International Bank Building 6th Floor Addis Ababa OR NEKEMTE BRANCH OFFICE Telephone: 057 661 6680 Nekemte  OROMIA INSURANCE COMPANY S.C. -ETHIOPIA NEKEMTE, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 Junior Claims Officer, Fresh Graduate   // Abay Insurance S.C. would like to invite potential candidates for the following key positions: Job Title: Junior Claim Officer BA Degree in Management, Accountant, Economics or Banking & Insurance Experience: No experience required Competency Requirements: Very high Customer orientation, Interpersonal Communication skill, High Coordination skill & Proactive personality and Detail Orientation & analytical Skill Salary and Benefits: as per Company Scale. Term of Employment: Permanent Required No: one for each position Duty station: Addis Ababa How To Apply: Interested & Qualified applicants can submit non- returnable application, CV and Relevant documents until May 20, 2019 to the following address. Address: Abay Insurance S.C (Head Office) Building 6 th Floor Room No 605. Located Around Atlas Hotel, Atlas Traffic light. Tel: 0115535808/0115535300   ABAY INSURANCE SC ETHIOPIA ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 Senior Accountant   // Job Title: Senior Accountant MA/BA in Accounting or equivalent Experience: With relevant 4/6 years’ experience in related cream Insurance industry with proven experience in managing demanding duties & have track record achievements For all positions: Competency Requirements: Very high Customer orientation, Interpersonal Communication skill, High Coordination skill & Proactive personality and Detail Orientation & analytical Skill Salary and Benefits: as per Company Scale. Term of Employment: Permanent Required No: one for each position Duty station: Addis Ababa How To Apply: Interested & Qualified applicants can submit non- returnable application, CV and Relevant documents until May 20, 2019 to the following address. Address: Abay Insurance S.C (Head Office) Building 6 th Floor Room No 605. Located Around Atlas Hotel, Atlas Traffic light. Tel: 0115535808/0115535300  ABAY INSURANCE SC ETHIOPIA ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME May 14, 2019 Catering Driver I   // Catering Driver I Qualification Required:   A Minimum of 12th/10th grade  Complete   per the old /new curriculum  with Dry II /Public II driving license and minimum of  four years driving experience in ET or in a known organization. N.B: Age limit;  25 - 40 years old.  Auto/2nd grade driving license is Advantageous/Optional                                                                               . Registration Date:   May 15, 2019– May 21 2019. Registration Place:  Ethiopian Airlines Group, Recruitment & Placement Office situated inside the premises of Ethiopian Airlines Group headquarters. Interested applicants must bring all original and copy of their supporting documents, including 6th /8th Grade Ministry Card and Kebele ID with copy & one passport size photograph when they come for registration on the dates stated above.  ETHIOPIAN SKYLIGHT HOTEL BOLE, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 Administrative Assistant/Secretary   // Organization Profile Selam was formed in 1997 as an independent non-governmental culture organization. Selam’s head office is based in Stockholm with branch organizations in Addis Abeba (established 2005) and Kampala (established 2003). Selam also holds two companies: Selam Sounds in Sweden (established 2006), and Selam Sounds in Ethiopia (established 2015). Selam is an international NGO (non-governmental organization) that works thematic area of culture with the vision to promote social change through the enabling and empowering aspects of cultural life. Selam holds a unique position in Ethiopia by functioning as a prominent actor within civil society and the culture sector and by managing culture as a tool for social development. We are looking for a competent Administrative Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations of our  organization. Responsibilities Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize the office operation Perform receptionist duties when needed Answer and direct phone calls Develop and maintain a filing system, retrieving files Type and maintain documents Receive, sort, and deliver letters Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and order items     Job Requirements: Minimum Requirements Diploma or Higher on Secreterial Science or other related fields Other Requirements Knowledge of office management systems and procedures Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular) with a competant typing speed Excellent written and verbal communication skills on Amharic and English Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Good at Internet surfing skills( Email handling). Candidates must be positive with polite attitude. Looking for immediate joiners. Fresh graduates are  welcomed. How To Apply: Interested candidates who meet the above requirement could email their application letter along with CV and Other credentials on apply@selam.se or Submit in person to our Head Quarter, during working hours which is located around hayahulet mazuria, Haile G. Selassie Ave, Rewina Building 7th floor, before May 23, 2019. For More call 0116621323  SELAM ETHIOPIA ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 General Service Manager   // Under the general supervision of the HR & Admin Director, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the activities of visa and travel plan of local and international staffs and visitors; effectively monitor the activities of central archives , office service,  janitorial, communication, and maintenance of buildings and deliver office services. Coordinates and directs the receiving, storing, issuing and recording activities of stock items, undertakes the development of store management systems. Effectively monitor and manage the activities of visa, travel, work & residential permission for international staffs and visitors. Effectively managing all travel process such as visa, flight and hotel booking, etc for local and international staffs who travel abroad  for business trips. Organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the activities of office service, record management, janitorial, communications, building maintenance, and messenger services. Supervises all the Share Company’s correspondence within and outside the Company.  Ensures timely and proper flow of all outbound and inbound correspondences. Ensures that there is uninterrupted electric power and water supply to factory and offices; follows up the proper functioning of sewerage and waste disposal systems. Takes a leading role in the development of systems for stock classification and coding and production of stock categories.Reviews layout of stores and makes recommendations for improvement in the utilization of store space and in efficiency of store service. Approves requests for supplies from stores or their purchases including protective clothes and uniforms for cleaners, guards and other general service employees; follows up the proper utilization of issued items. Supervises and follows up the timely repair of office equipment, furniture, water and electric systems and renovation of buildings (involving masonry, carpentry, painting, plumbing and related works).Supervises the proper upkeep of cleanliness of offices, corridors, rest rooms (toilets) and surroundings.   s with various internal & external investment groups & teams. Job Requirements Education: Ba Degree in Management/Business Administration  Work Experience: At least 8 years experience in related field   How to Apply Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application letter, Curriculum vitae and copy of supporting documents only through email address NTEHR101@gmail.com and the application should be before the application deadline.  Application email subject shall state the position title and the attached files or documents shall be only in a zipped folder format.    Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  NATIONAL TOBACCO ENTERPRISE (ETHIOPIA) S.C ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 Wholesale Supervisor   // To supervise wholesalers across the country and assist Sales & Operations Manager in all aspects of sales and distribution.  This involves planning, budgeting, achieving sales targets, ensuring optimal product distribution, sales analysis and reporting, staff development and other administrative aspects at the national level. Ensures achievement of daily, weekly and monthly sales targets by brand per individual wholesaler to ensure the Annual NTE volume plan is achived and exceeded. Also provide regular sales plan and update on sales tracking to the regional sales team to ensure the achievement of the targets by each region. Ensure effective management of distribution network by closely working with NTE wholesalers and Area Sales Managers in identifying areas of potential business and appointment of new wholesalers in such areas and termination of wholesalers as per the market dynamics and requirements in line with the company policy and procedures. Assist the Sales Operations Manager in the supervision and administrative of wholesale team on all matters including building team spirit, staff motivation, disciplinary issues, manage leave plans, and maintain effective communication and coordination between the sales team in HQ and the regional sales teams . Ensures the sales process and operations are in adherence to the company's policies and procedures by providing guidance and coaching to the sales team, following up closely on sales and taking corrective measures to address the arising matters daily. Ensures proper reporting by providing accurate information relevant to a company’s markets is gathered and analyzed specifically for the purpose confident decision-making in determining market opportunity, market penetration strategy, and market development metrics in relation to our competitors/Illicit. Furthermore, work closely with Area Sales Manager to provide daily, weekly and monthly sales performance analysis to the management.   Job Requirements Education:- University degree, in Marketing, Management, Business Administration or related Experience   4 years relevant experience Language and Other Skills   Fluency on Amharic & English language. Excellent MS Package knowledge.     How to Apply Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application letter, Curriculum vitae and copy of supporting documents through email address NTEHR101@gmail.com and the application should be before the application deadline.   Online application email subject shall state the position title and the attached files or documents shall be only in a zipped folder format.   Failure to comply to the guideline may lead to immediate rejection   Address   National Tobacco Enterprise (Eth) Sh.Co. Roosevelt Road (from Mexico to Sarbet) Beside African Union Head Office 1st Floor Office No 101 Addis Ababa For More information you can call at +251118354276   Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  NATIONAL TOBACCO ENTERPRISE (ETHIOPIA) S.C ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAFULL TIME   May 14, 2019 Internship with United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)   // Internship with United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) 

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