Senior Project Officer II: Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusiveness and Safeguarding

 ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE (ATI) Position: Senior Project Officer II: Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusiveness and Safeguarding Term of Employment:        One year with the possibility of extensionRequired Number                One Duty Station:                       Addis Ababa, EthiopiaApplication Deadline:        February 28/2026BACKGROUND: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 center 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 CultureWe 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:Senior Project Officer II: Gender, Youth, and social inclusiveness and Safeguarding at the headquarters, will be responsible for managing and leading problem-solving initiatives on gender inclusion and; provide technical support to non-social program and project team members to ensure the team aligns their day-to-day activities in gender, social and youth sensitive and responsive manner.She/he will report directly t...