Project Officer II – Farmer Profiling at ATI
Project Officer II – Farmer Profiling at ATI
Position: Project Officer II – Farmer Profiling
Term of Employment: Six months with a possibility of extension
Duty Stations:
• Oromia (Addis Ababa) – 1 Position
• Amhara (Bahir Dar) – 1 Position
• Tigray (Mekelle) – 1 Position
• Hawassa – 1 Position
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025
Important Note: Applicants must specify their preferred duty station in their application. Applications without a specified location will not be considered.
About ATI
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is a government institution dedicated to accelerating the transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector. By 2030, ATI aims to be the leading center for innovative solutions in Ethiopian agriculture.
ATI collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), regional governments, and development partners to overcome systemic challenges and enhance agricultural productivity through two key strategies:
1. Identifying and resolving critical bottlenecks in agricultural transformation.
2. Driving the development of high-priority agricultural value chains within designated Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC).
With headquarters in Addis Ababa and regional offices across Ethiopia, ATI delivers strategic studies, technical support, project coordination, and direct implementation of transformative agricultural initiatives.
Why Join ATI?
At ATI, we foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Employees benefit from:
• A dynamic work environment with talented professionals.
• Meaningful career development and training opportunities.
• A strong commitment to employee growth and mentorship.
About the Project and Role
The Ethiopian Digital Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services (DAEAS) 2030 Roadmap envisions a productive and inclusive agri-food system driven by digital services. As part of this vision, the Farmer Profiling Project aims to create a comprehensive farmer database to improve data quality, integration, and access.
Over three years, the initiative will develop 1 million farmer profiles, enabling more efficient digital extension services and strengthening Ethiopia’s agricultural system.
Role Overview
ATI is seeking a Project Officer II to support the Farmer Profiling Project. The Project Officer will:
• Assist in building and managing a farmer profile database.
• Support data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Coordinate project activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure successful implementation of digital agriculture solutions in the assigned region.
This role requires strong project management skills, experience in digital tools, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Implementation & Data Management
• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring the Farmer Profiling Pilot.
• Support day-to-day project activities, ensuring timely completion.
• Facilitate data collection, validation, and quality control.
• Collaborate with data enumerators and statisticians for effective data management.
• Generate high-quality reports and documentation.
2. Stakeholder Engagement & Training
• Coordinate with regional stakeholders, including Bureaus of Agriculture (BoA), NGOs, donors, and private sector partners.
• Organize training sessions and workshops for data enumerators and development agents.
• Provide technical support on Open Data Kit (ODK) and other digital data collection tools.
• Ensure field teams have the necessary resources (e.g., mobile data packages, ICT tools).
3. Digital Agriculture & System Development
• Support the integration of digital solutions for smallholder farmers.
• Assist in developing communication strategies for project outreach.
• Analyze farmer data to identify trends and opportunities for agricultural development.
• Participate in system enhancement discussions, aligning regional needs with project goals.
Qualifications & Competencies
Required Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related fields.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in agriculture or digital initiatives.
Technical & Professional Skills
• Experience managing projects involving data collection, analysis, and system design.
• Familiarity with digital agriculture tools and platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, and NGOs.
• Fluency in English and Amharic. Knowledge of local languages is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel to different regions as required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit:
1. A cover letter
2. An updated CV (maximum 5 pages)
Apply online via http://apply.ati.gov.et.
Subject Line: Application for Project Officer II – Farmer Profiling (Specify Duty Station)
Note:
• Do NOT attach scanned certificates.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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