Advisor: - Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Collaborate with Directors and Project Officers to plan and implement communication and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Analyze stakeholder interests, influence, and communication needs to support effective engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with regional government bureaus and institutional partners.
• Support strategic partnerships that enhance ATI program visibility and implementation effectiveness.

Agricultural Market Linkages

• Work with project teams to disseminate information on agricultural products produced across regions.
• Facilitate linkages between producers, aggregators, processors, exporters, wholesalers, and other market actors.
• Support initiatives connecting horticulture and agricultural products to sustainable markets.
• Strengthen coordination among input suppliers, importers, exporters, and value chain stakeholders.

Event Coordination & Communication

• Support planning and coordination of stakeholder workshops, meetings, field visits, and events.
• Ensure effective stakeholder participation and communication visibility during events.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and media engagement activities where applicable.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Provide regular updates and communication reports to senior management.
• Support information flow between SATC regional offices and ATI headquarters.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Senior Director aligned with organizational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MSc or PhD in:
  • Plant Science
  • Agronomy
  • Agricultural Extension
  • Rural Development
  • or related agricultural fields.

Experience

• Minimum:
  • 12 years of experience for MSc holders, or
  • 6 years for PhD holders.
• At least 6 years in leadership or managerial positions.
• Experience in organizing stakeholder events and multi-sector coordination is highly desirable.

Technical & Core Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English and Amharic (written and spoken).
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Job Details

• Organization:Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI)
• Position: Advisor – Stakeholder Engagement
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
• Duty Station:Hawassa
• Required Number: 1
• Application Deadline: June 7, 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter
• CV (maximum 5 pages)

Applications should be submitted through:
ATI Application Portal

⚠️ Applicants should clearly mention the position title “Advisor – Stakeholder Engagement” in the subject line of the cover letter.
⚠️ Do not submit scans of certificates during the initial application stage.
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
⚠️ Women are highly encouraged to apply.