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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 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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