LICA 11 - Programme Officer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This vacancy is open for locally residing Ethiopian nationals ONLY.

Vacancy No: ITC/ICA/15/2022

Assignment TitleProgramme Officer

Category/GradeUNOPS - LICA-11

Requesting Division / SectionDivision of Enterprises and Institutions / Sector and Enterprise
Competitiveness (DEI/ SEC)

Duty stationAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Durationone year, with possibility of extension

Application period11 March – 27 March 2022

BACKGROUND

Alliances for Action (A4A) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together private and public actors with
the aim to promote competitiveness and income-risk diversification for smallholder farmers and MSMEs.
Above all, A4A improves commercial linkages and participation in trade by targeting VC operators and
focusing on several product-market combinations. The various VC stakeholders, including lead firms and
support institutions, work together and form market-led partnerships that enhance VC integration, technical
support, policy alignment, and local institutional capacity building.

A4A focuses on bridging the knowledge, sustainability, and inclusiveness ’gaps’ faced by VC operators at
local, national, and international level. The players employ collective action in problem-solving, market and
product diversification, and inclusive participation in trade. The process results in adapted locally owned
solutions and partnership systems for the VC operators from farm to fork . An essential requirement of A4A
success is investment and in-kind as well as monetary contribution by all participating stakeholders – or
Alliance partners – for the funding of operational costs and support activities.

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Alliances for Action) and the general guidance
of the NTF V Programme Manager and in close collaboration with other members of the A4A and NTF V
teams the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:, the Programme Officer will be responsible
for the following duties:

• Develops, implements and evaluates “NTF V Ethiopia: Building Alliances for Action in coffee from seed

• Performs consulting assignments according to the Alliances for Action approach, in collaboration with

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of

• Generates survey initiatives using NTF V and A4A data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets

• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and

• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include

• Initiates and coordinates regular outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes

• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external

• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions,

• Performs other duties as required.

KEY DELIVERABLE AND MONITORING / PROGRESS CONTROLS (OUTPUTS)

Develops, implements, evaluates, effective leadership and management of “NTF V Ethiopia: Building
Alliances for Action in coffee from seed to cup”; demonstrates timely delivery of outputs in accordance with
overall objectives and policies. Plays a lead role in identifying significant issues and develops well-reasoned,
innovative approaches to deal with these issues. Serves as an effective spokesperson internally and
externally and forms strong partnerships with relevant parties.

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education and qualifications (level and field of study)
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management,
economics or a related field.

Note: A first-level university degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in business administration, management,
economics or a related field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum experience (nature, length and field of experience)
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme
management, administration or related area.
Desirable experience
Previous work experience in sustainable development and project implementation desirable. Experience of
working with international/donor organizations or in national development agencies desirable.

Minimum language requirement
Advanced knowledge of English. Knowledge of local language is desirable.

Critical job-specific competencies

ITC’S VALUES are: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

PROFESSIONALISM:Knowledge and understanding of key export-oriented agricultural value chains in
Ethiopia and related trade issues . Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches
relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and
participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including
familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the
internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan
own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal
concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
women and men in all areas of work.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by
genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may
not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for
team shortcomings.

PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies
priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and
adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart
of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and
negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and
on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available
information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed
and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.