The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly ATA, invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Senior Project Officer II – Soil Health and Fertility Management. ATI is a government institute working to transform Ethiopia’s agriculture sector and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through sustainable, inclusive, and climate-smart approaches.
Duty Station
Oromia (Based in Addis Ababa), Ethiopia
Employment Type
Full-Time (One-year contract with possibility of extension)
Required Number
One
Application Deadline
January 3, 2026
Position Summary
The Senior Project Officer II – Soil Health and Fertility Management will plan, implement, monitor, and report ADEY program interventions related to soil health and fertility management. The role provides technical guidance to regional partners and youth enterprises, with strong emphasis on youth employment, particularly for young women, and integration of soil health practices into ACC initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and implement soil health and fertility management activities aligned with ADEY and ACC programs.
Support youth enterprise creation in soil fertility agribusiness, including vermicompost, compost, lime, and related technologies.
Provide technical and business advisory services to youth and women entrepreneurs.
Strengthen market linkages among input suppliers, producers, processors, and buyers.
Build capacity of extension systems on soil fertility, acidity, salinity, and on-farm soil management.
Coordinate stakeholders from government, NGOs, private sector, and research institutions.
Monitor progress, manage budgets, and prepare timely technical and progress reports.
Education
Master’s degree in Soil Science, Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, or related field.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in job creation or enterprise development projects.
Skills & Competencies
Strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Hands-on experience with soil fertility technologies integrated with youth job creation.
Strong English communication skills; proficiency in relevant regional language required.
Entrepreneurial mindset, teamwork, integrity, and passion for smallholder farmer development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (maximum 5 pages) via https://apply.ati.gov.et and clearly mention the position title in the subject line.
Please do not submit scanned certificates.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.