The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is a strategy and delivery-oriented government Institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATI envisions to be the leading centre of innovative solutions for the transformation of Ethiopian Agriculture by 2030.The Institute focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyse agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate the development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, , Oromia, Central Ethiopia ,South Ethiopia, Sidama, South-West Ethiopia, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private, and development sector partners across the country.
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position 1 – Junior Project Officer I- Data Encoder – Farmer Profiling project
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any field from a recognized higher education.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience for Diploma or 1 year of relevant experience for bachelor’s degree with experience in conducting phone surveys or a related data collection role.
Experience in conducting surveys using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) or CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software.
Familiarity with basic research methods and data collection techniques.
Familiarity with rural agricultural contexts and challenges.
Experience working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds is desired.
Experience with data management systems and databases; proficiency in data cleaning techniques and tools (e.g., Excel, Kobo toolbox, ODK, etc) is preferred.
Fluency in Amharic, English and at least one other local language (Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Sidama, Wolaitigna) is a must.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills and as well as attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Term of Employment: Six months
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required Number: 10
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Conduct phone surveys to collect demographic as well as agricultural practice related data from individuals, mainly farmers.
Follow established survey protocols and procedures to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all survey responses.
Enter survey data into a designated database or spreadsheet program.
Identify and report potential data discrepancies or inconsistencies.
Complete data collection tasks within specified deadlines.
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and protect sensitive data.
Participate in training sessions to maintain proficiency in survey methodologies and data collection techniques.
Provide feedback on survey instruments and procedures to improve data collection processes.
Review and verify farmer data accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies in information such as names, contact details, farm demographics, and agricultural practices.
Utilize data cleaning tools and techniques to identify missing information and perform data imputation or data deletion as appropriate.
Collaborate with statisticians and project officers to understand data requirements and ensure data cleaning processes align with project objectives.
Document and record all data cleaning activities, maintaining a clear audit trail of changes made and justifications for modifications.
Adhere to strict data security and confidentiality protocols to protect sensitive farmer information.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders regarding data cleaning progress and any issues encountered.
Collaborate with the National ID program and Ethio telecom to verify farmers’ National ID status and record their ID numbers in the farmer profiling system.
Requirement Skill
Database management
Research skills
Communication
Application LINK: https://ati.gov.et/jobs-2/job/junior-project-officer-i-data-encoder-farmer-profiling-project-ati-addis-ababa-6/
OR
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), at http://apply.ati.gov.et and include “Application for Junior Project Officer I- Data Encoder – Farmer Profiling project” in the subject line. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Position 2 – Junior Project Officer II-Data Collection and Cleaning, Farmer Profiling Project – Addis Ababa
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related fields from a recognized higher education institution.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study with minimum 2 years of relevant experience, including conducting phone surveys or a related data collection role.
Extensive experience in conducting surveys using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) or CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software.
Strong understanding of basic research methods and data collection techniques.
Familiarity with rural agricultural contexts and challenges.
Fluency in Amharic, English, and at least one other local language (Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Sidama, Wolaitigna).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Experience working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds.
Extensive experience with data management systems and databases.
Advanced proficiency in data cleaning techniques and tools (e.g., Excel, Kobo Toolbox, ODK).
Term of Employment: Six months
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa, with the possibility of frequent travel to the regions
Required Number: 4
Application Deadline: April 13 ,2025
Application Link: https://ati.gov.et/jobs-2/job/junior-project-officer-ii-data-collection-and-cleaning-farmer-profiling-project-ati-addis-ababa-5/
OR
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), at http://apply.ati.gov.et and include “Application for Junior Project Officer II-Data Collection and Cleaning, Farmer Profiling” in the subject line. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Position 2 – Project Officer II: Farmer Profiling
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in project management, statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related fields, with relevant experience in project management preferably in the agricultural sector.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in project management and implementation with master’s degree, specifically implementing digital tools with regional organizations, government, private sectors, NGOs, and other similar organizations
Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners, including government organizations, NGOs, donor organizations, and private players.
Ability to effectively manage relationships with farmers and understand their needs.
Relevant experience within the agricultural sector, preferably in the development of use cases for innovative solutions
Experience in communication content creation for various forms of engagement including print & digital content.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make strategic decisions based on data. Experience in designing and implementing data systems is desirable.
Experience in implementing digital platforms in rural communities and knowledge of digital agriculture initiatives would be a plus.
Working knowledge of the agriculture value chain and associated technologies.
Fluency in English and Amharic. Knowledge of local languages is mandatory.
Willingness and experience in traveling to different parts of the country.
Excellent oral and written communication
Self-driven individual with the ability to drive work with minimal supervision; demonstrated track record of organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability, monitoring, and results measurement.
Term of Employment: Six months with a possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Oromia (Based at Addis Ababa), Amhara (Based at Bahir-Dar),Tigray
(Based at Mekelle), and Hawassa
Required Number:Oromia (1), Bahir-Dar (1), Mekelle (1) and Hawassa (1)
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025
Please Note: ‘’PLEASE MENTION THE SPECIFIC DUTY STATION/LOCATION THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, BUT IF YOU DON’T MENTION THE SPECIFIC LOCATION YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Application Link: https://ati.gov.et/jobs-2/job/project-officer-ii-farmer-profiling-ati-hawassa-mekele-bahir-dar-city-amhara-ethiopia-addis-ababa-4/
or
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), at http://apply.ati.gov.et and include “Application for Project Officer II – Farmer profile” in the subject line. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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