ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Regional Senior HR & Admin Officer
Term of Employment: One Year possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Oromia (Addis Ababa),
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: Dec. 26 ,2022
BACKGROUND:
The Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Institute does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in the implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks.
ATI provides a unique 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 teams with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
The programmatic focus of the Institute responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and other sectors along commodity value chains. Across the programs, the ATI engages public, private, and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. Currently, ATI is tasked to coordinate the revised Agriculture and Rural Development policy agendas of the sector and such sectoral level delegation requires high level expertise in the policy areas and skillsets in coordination and networking with multiple stakeholders.
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:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Operations Director, the Sr. HR and Admin Officer is responsible for handling of administrative issues (i.e. management of the cleaners, security guards and coffee services and personnel in the regions). The senior officer is also in charge of implementing effective and efficient recruitment and selection policy procedures & processes, applicants’ assessment tools and maintaining potential talent pool/database/roster in the regions. In consultation with Regional Senior Directors, the Senior Officer will develop the annual HR plan, supports Hiring Managers in prioritizing the plan on quarterly basis and in designing Terms of References and ensuring compliance in regional offices with close supervision from HQ HR function
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Administration:
Manage, motivate, develop and oversee the performance of cleaners, security guards and coffee attendants.
Manage and oversee office and event facility services, including office repair and maintenance, security management, janitorial services, and engages with service providers, employees, and visitors to ATA Regional Offices.
HR – Recruitment & Selection:
Negotiate with selected candidate/s and issue an offer letter dually signed to confirm acceptance of the offer.
Verify candidate background by conducting reference checks.
Prepare contracts, starting dates and other onboarding materials to new joiners in regions.
Ensure all interviewed candidates are informed of the interview result in timely manner.
HR – Learning and Development:
Ensure timely performance management (evaluations) is undertaken in regions.
Provide regional managers and staff with techniques and support in coaching, goal setting and performance management.
Calibrate regional performance and send to HQ HR office.
Provide and/ facilitate trainings for regional staff.
HR – Staff Relations:
Manage and process regional staff medical insurance payment.
Manage leave for regional staff.
Receive complaints from regional staff and act upon them based organization guidelines and government regulation.
Other:
Job Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related fields
Minimum of four years (for Master’s) or six years (for Bachelor’s) of relevant human resource experience, and administration with an international organization preferred
Proven skills in administration and human resources management
Good interpersonal skills and diplomatic
Good data summary preparation and reporting skills
Strong HR management experience
Ability to work methodically, accurately and neatly
Excellent cross cultural skills and ability to work as part of a team
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 3 pages) to CLICK HERE by mentioning the position title on the subject line.
Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
