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Vacancy Announcement (re-advertised)
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Market Linkage and Agribusiness Promotion Manager, ACC National Coordination and Capacity-building Unit (NCCU)
Term of Employment: Project-based 1 Year Term with Possible Extension
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa (with travel)
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: June 29, 2015
BACKGROUND:
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development and transformation. The Agency does this through problem-solving, project implementation and support, and coordination and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation.
The Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) approach is being introduced in Ethiopia by the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency, the Synergos Institute, and partners at the Federal and Regional levels, and from the development and private sectors. ACCs apply a geographically-focused approach for rapidly enhancing priority agricultural commodity value chains throughout the country. The implementation of this National Framework will support agricultural sector transformation by enhancing and supporting existing structures to address systemic as well as commodity- and geography-specific bottlenecks across priority commodities value chains. This Framework builds on previous federal and regional efforts for value chain development and advocates for a more focused and market-driven solution with significant coordination between diverse public, private and development sector actors.
To support implementation of the ACCs approach, the National Coordination and Capacity-building Unit (NCCU) will be established with the following main responsibilities:
· Ensure coordination of Federal engagement across Regions, and coordination between Regions
· Support effective cross-sector and public-private stakeholders coordination and problem-solving of issues at the National level, including alignment with other national and regional policies, strategies and programs
· Provide upward reporting and escalation to the Prime Minister and ACC Board, chaired by the Prime Minister
· Act as Secretary of the National ACC Board, including organizing and supporting Board meetings, following up on actions agreed, and other related responsibilities
· Ensure mobilization of substantial domestic and external resources
· Ensure effective capacity-building support to Regional and local teams
· Facilitation of private sector investments by ensuring timely and efficient investment support (e.g. registration, certification) and ongoing problem-solving support
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented individuals are committed to doing their best and work together 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, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our people and are committed to providing our employees with the tools and training necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The National Coordination and Capacity-building Unit (NCCU) will consist of a Unit Lead, Market Linkage and Agribusiness Promotion Manager and several additional professional staff. The Market Linkage and Agribusiness Promotion Manager reports to and supports the Unit Lead, driving the Unit’s efforts to market development, facilitating market linkages with major private sector companies and producer groups at the National level and promoting agribusiness investments and activities through the ACC Framework, including identification, design and coordination of implementation of critical policy and other national level interventions to promote agribusiness through ACCs. Specific duties are listed below.
The ideal candidate will therefore possess very strong knowledge and experience of value chain development and market linkages as well as agricultural commercialization, agri-business / agro-industry promotion, and industrial development initiatives in Ethiopia and abroad, with a particular emphasis on policy enhancement and implementation of related strategic initiatives. Market based programing experience with a particular focus with smallholder farmers as well as large program / project management experience is also preferred. Finally, the candidate will demonstrate a passion for transforming agriculture and improving the lives of small-holder farmers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
· Support Unit Lead in day-to-day stakeholder and program management, and other areas as required
· Ensure standard target-setting, planning, program management and reporting processes and tools are effectively applied across all levels in day-to-day activities
· Ensure use of best practice analytical and problem-solving tools and approaches within the Unit
· Provide capacity building and training to National, Regional and local teams
· Drive identification, design and coordination of implementation of critical policy and other interventions to promote agri-business through the clusters and create market linkages across the clusters
· Identify systemic issues affecting the priority value chains across the clusters
· Facilitate market linkages among producer groups, private sector and public sector
· Provide content direction and input to other members of the team
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agribusiness, Business / Management, Operations, Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant fields
· At least 7 years professional experience supporting planning and implementation of agricultural value chain upgrading and agribusiness development activities, preferably including program management of large-scale agro-processing 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 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 required; fluency in regional languages preferred
· 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
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form, which can be downloaded at http://www.ata.gov.et/wp-content/uploads/Application-Form2.pdf.
Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Please email (i) cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) and (iii) the completed application form to Recruitment@ata.gov.et and include “Application for Market Linkage and Agribusiness Promotion Manager, ACC NCCU” in the subject line.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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