Advisor: – Stakeholder engagement

Term of Employment:       6 months with a possibility of extension

Duty Station(s):                    Hawassa

Required Number:                 One

Application Deadline:           June 7, 2026

Job Description

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 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 team work 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 Stakeholder engagement advisor is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of ATI’s communication strategies at regional and SATC levels. The role focuses on strengthening stakeholder engagement, promoting ATI interventions, facilitating market linkages, and ensuring effective information flow between four SATC operating regions and the Center.

The position holder will report to the Senior Director based in Hawassa.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate closely with Directors and Project Officers to plan, align, and execute communication activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze stakeholder interests, influence, and communication needs to recommend appropriate engagement approaches.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key government stakeholders, including Regional Bureaus such as Agriculture, Trade and Industry, and Labor and skill across the regions.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships that enhance ATI program visibility and impact.
• Work with project teams to develop and disseminate information on agricultural products produced in the regions.
• Facilitate linkages between producers, aggregators, processors, exporters, etc, .
• Support initiatives that connect agricultural outputs (e.g., horticulture products such as banana, avocado, vegetables, etc, ..) to sustainable markets.
• Engage with input suppliers, importers, wholesalers, and exporters to strengthen value chain communication and coordination.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of stakeholder events, workshops, and field visits.
• Ensure effective stakeholders’ engagement and visibility during events, including documentation and media engagement where applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Senior Director in line with the role’s objectives

Required qualifications, competencies, skills, training, and experience:

• Minimum of MSc degree or PhD  in plant science, agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural development and related field of studies. or related fields of study.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience for master’s degree holders and 6 years for PhD holders in Agriculture or related fields, out of which 6 years should be in leadership and managerial positions.
• Self-motivated, organized, team-player, capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing events and coordinating multi-stakeholder engagements.
• ·Fluency in English and Amharic is required, with effective written and verbal communication skills.

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: https://apply.ati.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

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.