Senior Technical Expert II – Policy Unit


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Company Name/ Contact Person : ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
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Job Details
Job Title : Senior Technical Expert II - Policy Unit
Date Posted/Updated : Friday, February 17, 2023
Application Deadline : Sunday, February 26, 2023
Job Type : Contract
Category : Economics
Job Code : NA
Description
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Senior Technical Expert II - Policy Unit

• Term of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Required number: One
• Application deadline: February 26, 2023

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• The specific duties of the Senior Policy Expert- Policy Unit will include:
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end work required for the development of policy instruments and implementation plan for selected ARDP thematic areas. The policy instruments, in this context include, among others, enabling environments that support and regulate the implementation of policy directions set in the revised ARD policy. This could involve specific policy, strategy/road map, legal framework (law, proclamation, directive), implementation plan, and framework/guideline
• With this general task, the senior policy expert will have the following duties:
• Coordinate the development of project design document, and project implementation plan, including a Results Framework (RF)
• Work closely with the Analytics team to develop the policy instruments for the thematic areas
• With support from the Policy and food systems program Director, lead stakeholder engagements in developing the policy instruments (i.e., proclamations, regulations, guidelines, directives,), and present to senior policy makers
• Prepare proposal and support partnership and resource mobilization team to raise financial resources to support the implementation of the policy instruments
• Join analytical case teams to take on policy-focused work, including problem structuring, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, facilitate stakeholder engagement, drafting policy documents (i.e. proclamations, regulations, guidelines, directives), and presenting to senior policy makers
• Lea and coordinate the submission process of policy instruments to relevant authorities for endorsement
• Organize validation workshop: validation workshops will be organized to socialize studies, to review findings, and to collect additional inputs to enrich draft policy instruments.
• The position reports to the Policy and food systems program Director
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et
• It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter.
• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualifications/Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum MSc in Public Policy, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Project Management, Business Administration or closely related fields from a reputable University
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the agriculture sector, policy, and project management experience
• Proven ability to effectively liaise with senior policymakers, as well as development partners, non-governmental and private sector organizations
• Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment (fluency in English is essential)
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the country’s broad economic reform program, the rationale and what it will mean for agriculture and rural development
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty, and desire to be of service
Education Level : Master's
Experience : 5-10 years
Location
City : Addis Ababa
State : Addis Ababa
Country : Ethiopia
Salary Details
Min. Monthly Salary : Pay Scale
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