Senior Manager – Organization Development & HR Relations

Key Responsibilities

📚 Learning & Development

• Conduct organizational and individual learning needs assessments.
• Design and coordinate training and professional development programs.
• Manage learning and development interventions from planning through implementation.
• Promote a culture of learning, coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Manage relationships with external trainers, consultants, and training providers.
• Support career development and provide learning guidance to managers and employees.
• Coordinate panel discussions and cross-functional learning sessions.
• Manage staff education grant processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and assess return on investment.
• Review and recommend improvements to ATI's Learning and Development policies.

👥 Onboarding

• Coordinate the overall onboarding process for new employees.
• Ensure effective first-day and biweekly onboarding activities.
• Manage the employee buddy program.
• Organize quarterly onboarding sessions and document outcomes.

📊 Performance Management

• Develop, enhance, and manage ATI's Performance Management System (PMS).
• Support employees and supervisors in setting annual performance goals and KPIs.
• Coordinate quarterly, mid-year, and third-quarter performance reviews.
• Monitor completion rates across organizational units.
• Coordinate performance calibration and organization-wide performance reviews.
• Support Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Support performance-based rewards and recognition.
• Analyze annual performance results and provide recommendations.

🏢 Organizational Development

• Develop annual organization-wide training needs.
• Coordinate succession planning and identify potential successors.
• Support organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate organizational navigation and team health surveys.
• Work with IT teams to integrate survey results into Power BI.
• Monitor employee turnover and conduct exit-interview analysis.
• Develop reward and recognition procedures.
• Track organizational development initiatives and report progress to senior management.

📄 HR Services

• Ensure employee requests for supporting letters are handled efficiently.
• Ensure employees receive and use ATI identification cards.
• Ensure work certificates are issued to employees who complete clearance after resignation.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree: minimum 8 years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree: minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Extensive experience in:
  • Learning and development
  • Performance management
  • Organizational development
  • Succession planning
  • Organizational change
  • Competency frameworks
  • Job evaluation and grading
  • Career development
• At least 4 years of experience in staff performance management, training, development, or related areas.
• At least 2 years of leadership or managerial experience.
• Professional certification in HRM, training facilitation, or performance management is an advantage.

💡 Required Competencies

• Strategic and critical thinking
• Leadership and facilitation
• Coaching and mentoring
• Conflict management
• Performance management
• Program and project management
• Decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, reporting, and documentation
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Digital/IT proficiency
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English and Amharic

📍 Working Conditions

The position is based in Addis Ababa, with regular interaction with regional offices, training facilities, consultants, and external partners. Travel to regional offices and training locations may be required.

📨 How to Apply

Submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV – maximum 5 pages

Apply through the official ATI application portal:

ATI Online Application Portal

⚠️ Important:

• The position title must be clearly stated in the subject line of your cover letter.
• Do not submit scanned certificates with your application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📅 Deadline: August 21, 2026