Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Transport Assistant
Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: October 21, 2017
BACKGROUND:
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and is Secretary to the Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister.
The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Development and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different pillars: Production and Productivity which includes Inputs and Crop Protection, Livestock, Research and Extension, Mechanization and Rural Finance; Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Growth including Sustainable Irrigation and Watershed Management, Sustainable Land Management, Gender and Nutrition, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Targeted Livelihood Support, Biodiversity and (temporarily) Planning and MLE; Agribusiness and Markets including Market Support Services, Commercial Farming, Agro-processing & Market Development, and Cooperatives Development; and Enhanced Implementation Capacity which includes ICT, Private Sector, and Organizational and Human Capacity. In addition, the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters Initiative is another critical focus area for the Agency. Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models.
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 ATA, 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 Transport Assistant reports to the Field and Town Vehicle Dispatcher and provides fleet management administrative support within the Logistics team. He/she is responsible for providing support on specific fleet related administrative tasks, such as support on allocation of town and field vehicle deployments, monthly fleet reporting, compiling monthly fuel credit coupon summery sheet, working with rental vehicle service providers and maintaining the monthly payments through ERP system.
This position/individual is responsible for streamlining operations and identifying the best ways to use organizational resources to achieve operational goals
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Fleet Management
Reporting
Vehicle Documentation & Maintenance
Administration and data base
· Minimum Bachelor Degree in logistics and supply chain management, economics ,statistics or other related fields
· 2-5 years’ experience in logistics and transport management or other similar experience with commercial, governmental or humanitarian environment
· Familiar with logistics practices and procedures such as fleet tracking, contract administration, web-based data analysis, property and transport management
· Computer proficiency and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and/or logistics programs including report writing skills (Outlook and MS Office-i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
· Experience establishing organizational systems to improve efficiency and functioning in a fast pace environment
· Personal qualities including strong human relations & interpersonal and communication skills, suitable for team work & synergy, responsiveness, proactive thinking
· Demonstrates integrity by modeling the organizational values and ethical standards.
· Good command of written and spoken English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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· Knowledge of the less complex mechanical components and service requirements of fleet and vehicle equipment such as changes, replacement, or maintenance of engine and some other parts.
· Knowledge of the operating characteristics and service requirements of motor vehicles and equipment used by the organization
· Knowledge of vehicle arrangement and appropriate skill in monitoring fuel consumption and vehicle mechanics added value.
· Adaptability, flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks
· Good planning and organizational skills
· Innovative and problem-solving skills and capacity to deliver under pressure.
· Strong people and client relationship skills
· High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision