ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE

Position:  Senior Procurement Officer II- FARM Project( Re-Advert)   

Term of Employment:  One year with possibility of extension

Duty Station(s):  Addis Ababa         

Required Number: One

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 centred 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:

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Director and FARM Project Director, the Senior Procurement Officer is responsible to execute and facilitate procurement of goods, services and works required for ATI’s program and operational needs with a focus on AFD procurements in accordance with the policies and procedures of ATI, Government Public Procurement, AFD Procurement requirements and guidelines. .

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support procurement and FARM Project Directors to ensure effective service delivery.

The position is a full time on AFD - Farm Project.

• Review Specification for goods/Terms of Reference for service before commencing the procurement process for their compliance requirements of AFD.

• Examine and re-evaluate AFD contract agreements and report to a FARM Project Director when there are any deviations.

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated AFD procurement requests and detailed procurement plan

• Assist the FARM team in performing risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements

• Assist in managing the FARM project implementation including setting targets and monitoring performance in relation to procurement.

• Work with procurement officers and prepare AFD bidding documents, bid evaluation proceeding and contract documents preparation on time with AFD standard.

• Prepare and facilitate the presentation of procurement evaluation reports to Procurement Endorsing Committee

• Regularly update procurement status on the ERP to make sure Service Level Agreements of FARM project are met the standard.  

• Review and submit periodic AFD procurement status reports on timely basis

• Assist in the identification of new work areas including the sourcing of new suppliers, methods 

• Update vender list periodically to meet the requirements of the ATI and AFD 

• Follow up the implementation of FARM Project procurement contracts and other additional contracts as per the request from the immediate supervisor.

• Perform any other FARM Project duties assigned to him/her as deemed necessary by his/her immediate supervisor.

• AFD procurements Supervision, including day-to-day progress monitoring, reviewing deliverables, assessing progress, and contributing to supervision documentation.

• Prepare and facilitate training on procurement based on AFD guidelines and international development financing institutions.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics, Management, Procurement and Supply Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or other relevant fields

• At least 10 years (with Bachelor’s) or 8 years (with Master’s) of related experience (recent experience as Senior Procurement Officer a plus)

• Knowledge and experience of government procurement procedures and practices. A previous experience of AFD procurement guidelines (or world bank procurement guidelines) would be an asset.

• Experience working in donor financed project procurement activities is a plus

• Good knowledge of supplies management software is a plus

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship

How To Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to THIS LINK. 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 

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.