Technical Adviser - Agricultural Transformation Strategies

Major Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Chief Technical Adviser, to build and manage the Agency as an effective means of driving change and improvement in the agricultural sector in Ethiopia.
To support the Chief Technical Adviser to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders from the Ethiopian government (at federal, regional, local levels), donor agencies, international and local NGOs and others.
To take a leadership role in the conception, organization and launch of effective Programs to improve agricultural systems.

Key Functions

• Serving as a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for the overall direction, values, culture and management of the Agency.
• Overseeing initial phase institution-building; identifying, hiring and orienting staff; building a high-performing team; establishing organizational culture and values; developing performance management systems; etc. Providing ongoing management of staff and programs past initial institution-building phase.
• Supporting the development of effective governing and decision making systems within the Agency and for the inter-ministerial council.
• Working closely with Chief Technical Adviser to develop and refine programmatic strategies, approaches, implementation plans, key performance indicators, etc.
• Working with Chief Technical Adviser to establish, support and grow internal capacity in the ATA to execute on plans and to realize key performance indicators.
• Supporting and guiding Program Directors to map and assess the interest and needs of core stakeholders in key Program areas.
• Supporting and guiding Program Directors to develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans. Engaging in active communication and relationship building with stakeholders, through formal and informal one-on-one meetings, convening events, speaking engagements, etc.
• Providing leadership and performance management support to the ATA team in the execution of strategies and plans.
• Engaging in active problem-solving to overcome obstacles encountered during program execution.
• Supporting learning from program initiatives to continually improve the performance of the Agency.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
· Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP
· Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time
Management and Leadership:
· Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
· Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
· Sets clear performance goals and standards; executes responsibilities accordingly
Managing Relationships
· Builds strong client relationships;
· Identifies opportunities and builds strategic partnerships;
· Communicates clearly and convincingly
Managing Complexity
· Supports development of clear Unit strategy;
· Develops innovative solutions

Knowledge-management and Learning: Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP
· Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
· Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Results-Orientation and Development Effectiveness:
· Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
· Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
· Ability to lead implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
· Experience in Projects management with the United Nations System ;
· Good knowledge of the political environment, administration of developing countries particularly countries of the west African region;
· Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and complex environment;
· Ability to produce reports and high leveled political analysis;
· Capacity to dialogue with electoral and high leveled political and Administrative Officers as well as donors from the international community;

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