ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Position: Technical Advisor: – Executive of qualification and human resource Management- Food System
Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa, Secondment to MoA
Required Number: One
Application Deadline: Apil 30,2026
Background
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly known as the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, which is a key contributor to the country’s GDP, exports, and workforce. The ATI’s work is cantered on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (SHFs) across the country for improved income, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability.
The ATI works to transform the agriculture sector in Ethiopia by conducting policy and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support and capacity building, coordinating.
platforms to better integrate partners and projects and designing and directly leading several innovative/pilot interventions. The Institute joins forces with various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, and development partners, to support the implementation of agricultural development programs and initiatives. In addition, the ATI collaborates with national and international partners to facilitate knowledge exchange and learning opportunities. The Institute plays a crucial role in generating and disseminating information to support evidence-based decision-making in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.
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 teamwork to achieve excellent results.
At ATI, 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 mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
Position Summary
The Technical Advisor: Executive of Qualification and human resource is responsible to provide strategic leadership to the MoA program’s Human Resource (HR) processes; Develop, implement, interpret and revise HR policies, procedures and systems as necessary; involve and support in the development of MoA strategies; Initiate, catalysed and manage desired organizational learning, change and transformation processes; initiate and facilitate organizational value and culture bundling processes; lead periodic HR strategy, policies, system and procedures reviews; lead the strategic staff performance review and management processes; Develop and implement human resource plans aligned to MoA’s country strategy, plans and priorities; lead the employee resourcing, recruitment, selection, and induction processes; lead the development and implementation of employee welfare and wellness services including medical schemes, insurance, work life balance; take leading role in development and maintenance of sound Human Resource Information System; lead the strategic and annual plan and budgeting processes for HR programs and functions; provide strategic HR support to operation & program team across the organization, play vital role in the joint team leadership of the MoA program’s overall engagements, and play leading role in the mainstreaming of gender concerns in all HR processes of the organization.
Outcome 1: Develop and Implement HR strategies, Systems, Policy and Procedures (20%)
Outcome 2: Effectively lead the hiring and deployment of best talent that meets MoA current and future talent need (20%)
Outcome 3: Monitor and ensure that high quality HR services are delivered to all staff on timely manner (10%)
Outcome 4: Ensure effective management of employees’ compensation and benefits (10%)
Outcome 5: Ensure effective management of the Performance Management System (5%)
Outcome 6: Learning and development Programs designed and delivered to build employees’ ability (20%)
Outcome 7: Ensure effective Systems, Structure, Processes and Procedures are in place. (10%)
Outcome 8: Develop HR operational plan and budget and report implementation (5%)
Required Qualification, Competencies and Experience:
Working Conditions Requirements:
The job holder spends most of the working hours in the office where his or her tasks are largely carried out in an office setting working with computer. There are non-frequent travels to regional bureaus organizations under the ministry.
Behavioral competencies:
Technical competencies:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Team Management and Development
Program/project designing, planning, and delivering results
Leadership
Strategic Planning and Execution
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Talent Management
Other requirements (Languages, Licensing or Certifications)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ati.gov.et. It is mandatory to mention the position title in both the subject line of your cover letter and the Outlook email subject line. Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
Women are highly encouraged to apply
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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