The Position

 Head – Inclusive Finance Job Reference: IF/IMTF/04/2025

 AGRA’s approach is to build an inclusive agricultural finance system based on partnerships and opportunities that will reduce the cost and risk of agricultural finance. The strategy focuses on three critical integrated components that can make the agricultural finance system work inclusively for food crops. These are:... availability of concessional, blended capital, capable providers of financial services, and finance-able SMEs and farmers.

Head – Inclusive Finance will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to improve the availability of affordable financial services (credit, investment capital, savings, insurance, etc.) to the actors across the agricultural value chains, including smallholder farmers. The person should be committed to delivering, be agile and responsive to different stakeholders and opportunities. S/he should be entrepreneurial and open to innovative ideas and able to draw and build on consultative input from other AGRA stakeholders where needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Lead and manage AGRA’s Inclusive Finance sub-unit in scaling AGRA’s transferable assets in inclusive finance through leveraging partners’ funds and making catalytic investments in new solutions that can reduce the cost and risk of agricultural finance.
Lead the implementation and regular review and adjustment of AGRA’s Inclusive Finance Strategy, including the hypothesis, the theory of change, action, and the interventions.
Lead our SME and BDS ecosystem development strategies within and across input and output markets, mechanization, gender and youth inclusion, as well as around policy and state capability.
Drive AGRAs efforts in shaping the continental policy and regulatory agenda on agri-lending as a critical driver of agriculture transformation driven by small farmers and SMEs.
Co-lead in the implementation of inclusive finance and insurance initiatives and programs at country and regional levels, such as MAJI, REGAIN, RK-FINFA, among others.
Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with other partners, working to improve access to finance for agriculture in Africa to understand the landscape of current efforts, refine AGRA’s role in ensuring appropriate access to financial services for food systems actors, and to improve collaboration in investments that further this work by sharing the lessons that inform future.
Inspire high-level intellectual leadership to enable the team to develop innovative solutions that reduce the cost and risk of agricultural finance and catalyze private sector investment in food systems in Africa.
Build and maintain a wide network of stakeholders and contributors to the inclusive finance Including networks such as SAFIN, AMEA, AFRACA, and others.
Disseminate insights and results through written and verbal
Inspire and grow teamwork, partnership, and collaboration among the center of expertise and country teams to raise the overall quality of deployment of financial resources in AGRA’s grant-making activities.
Achieve talent development of existing staff, hiring new staff as necessary, and managing team dynamics of the team to ensure a high-performance team.
Direct and provide coaching to relevant program and country staff and
Oversee the current Inclusive Finance investments to ensure that they are being executed effectively and make any adjustments needed.
In partnership with the Resource Mobilization team, contribute to fundraising of sufficient resources to AGRA’s operations, as well as investments directly into dedicated programs in the IMT&F business line.
Represent AGRA on governing bodies of returnable grant investments (ABC fund, IAHCL, and ASIF) and report on those portfolios.
In partnership with the monitoring and Evaluation team, set indicators of success and support the measurement plans for these indicators to be well-defined (SME performance, leverage) and effectively implemented for each investment


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


Master’s degree in finance, rural development, business, economics, or another relevant field.
Bachelor’s degree from a reputable academic institution in a relevant field, such as agriculture, agricultural economics, rural development, business, or economics.
Experience spanning operational, strategic managerial, and leadership in the financial services sector, preferably in Africa, specifically in the areas of rural and agriculture finance, advisory and analysis, knowledge development and dissemination, and partnership development.
Proven writing and communication skills, including an ability to edit and/or produce final strategy documents and proposals for external review.
Deep familiarity with the agricultural finance landscape in Africa, including its challenges and opportunities, and ability to develop creative and innovative solutions that improve access to financial services for Agri SMEs and farmers.
Strong networks that can be leveraged to reduce cost and risk of Agri-financing in partnerships can reach the scale and depth necessary to achieve a sustainable food systems transformation.
Familiar with key developments, research, and industry trends centered on innovative products for financial inclusion such as blended finance, long and short-term credits, savings, and insurance.
Ability to engage in high-level policy dialogue with regulators, central banks, and financial service providers to promote enabling environments for inclusive finance.
Strong skills in managing large-scale inclusive finance programs and donor-funded initiatives, ensuring alignment with KPIs, timelines, and impact targets.
Ability to translate innovative concepts and models into investment opportunities for AGRA’s grant-making activities.
Fluency in English required; ability to communicate in French is an added more

The Position

 Associate Program Officer – Post-Harvest Management and Delivery RE-GAIN Job Reference: APO/PHM/KE/04/2025

 The Associate Program Officer – Postharvest Management and Delivery will guide the implementation of extension services interventions, training, and capacity building, and support farmers on the use of climate-resilient Food Loss – Reduction Solutions (FL-RS)... interventions of the RE-GAIN program in Kenya. The Associate program officer will further ensure the coordination of multiple actors in the harvest and postharvest management phases of value chains.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of postharvest management interventions under the RE-GAIN program in Kenya. The role will focus on creating demand for post-harvest solutions by smallholder farmers, creating local capacity for adoption and marketing of food loss reduction solutions that would enable reducing food losses, improving food quality, and enhancing climate resilience among smallholder farmers by promoting the adoption of Food Loss-Reduction Solutions (FL-RS). The Program Officer will work closely with in-country partners, farmer organizations, extension service providers, government agencies, and the private sector to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of postharvest technology.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Management & Compliance


Support the programmatic, financial, and administrative management of grant activities, ensuring compliance with AGRA, GCF, and government regulations.
Work closely with the finance team to track expenditures, prepare budget forecasts, and ensure efficient use of program funds.


Program Implementation & Technical Support


Work with implementing partners to support the rollout of FL-RS interventions, ensuring they are climate-smart, cost-effective, and scalable for smallholder farmers.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers, cooperatives, extension agents, and agribusinesses on best practices in postharvest management.
Mobilize smallholder farmers and key market players, create demand among smallholder farmers and their local institutions.
Coordinate with innovators such as research institutions and technology providers to facilitate access to innovative postharvest solutions that reduce food loss.
Promote harvesting best practices, cleaning and sorting produce, drying technologies, storage solutions, packaging and transportation, processing and value addition, pest and disease management, and smart monitoring and digital solutions.


Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement


Design and implement training programs for extension service providers and smallholder farmers to enhance their knowledge and skills in climate-resilient postharvest technologies and practices
Work with government bodies, development partners, and the private sector to create an enabling environment for increased adoption of food loss reduction technologies.
Foster partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to scale up postharvest management solutions across Kenya.


 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL):


Collaborate with the M&E team to track program performance, ensuring that interventions achieve their intended impact.
Develop and maintain a knowledge management system that captures key learnings, success stories, and best practices for replication and scale-up.
Contribute to the preparation of technical and financial reports, case studies, and impact assessments for internal and external stakeholders.


 Green Climate Fund (GCF) Considerations:


Ensure compliance with GCF environmental and social safeguards, particularly around gender equity, smallholder inclusion, and climate adaptation metrics.
Track and report on climate resilience indicators, ensuring that postharvest interventions align with GCF’s adaptation and mitigation priorities.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination to meet GCF’s rigorous reporting and accountability frameworks.


 Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural extension and advisory services or a relevant field
Experience in agricultural development projects in Kenya.
Experience in grant management, financial reporting, and donor compliance, preferably with climate finance mechanisms like GCF.
Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, and development organizations.
Excellent skills in training, facilitation, and knowledge transfer to farmer organizations and extension providers.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to track program impact and report on key indicators.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of how climate change impacts agricultural systems.
Must be familiar with climate-smart practices that enhance Food Loss reduction solutions against climatic shocks.
Demonstrate the ability to roll out capacity building and extension services at the community level and devise and implement effective strategies for packaging, promotion, and farmer outreach to ensure the dissemination of best practices
Demonstrate the ability to develop/design and lead the implementation of capacity-building activities that integrate FL-RS sustainability principles into Kenya’s agricultural transformation, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective achievement of the program goals. more

The Position

 Senior Specialist – Blended Finance Job Reference: SS/IMTF/04/2025

 Senior Specialist – Blended Finance supports governments and public institutions, including development banks, to play their role of leadership in creating an enabling environment that motivates potential funders (like DFIs/IFIs and financial services providers) to enter the food systems/agricultural sector,... which is perceived as risky with low returns. This role influences governments and public institutions to make the agricultural finance sector more attractive for financial sector players through effective design and deployment of public sector instruments like input subsidy, guarantee schemes, and other de-risking tools and policies.

The ideal candidate will forge partnerships between Governments, public institutions, and financial sector players in the development, funding, and deployment of blended finance instruments that address the risks and gaps in financing the agricultural sector. S/He will support the development of models and instruments that enable the financial ecosystem to effectively fund the agricultural sector. The role holder will actively co-develop innovative risk mitigating instruments (including insurance) that unlock financing for Agribusinesses and farmers and promote, where necessary, the use of digital channels for financial services delivery to reduce risk and costs of financing the agricultural sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Assess, analyze, and understand the Agricultural Finance situation in each of AGRA’s 15 focus countries in relation to the country plans, focus value chains, availability of youth-focused funding, and AGRA’s investment portfolio.
Identify risks and market gaps in financing the input and output markets for the identified value chains in collaboration with the AGRA country staff.
Identify relevant public sector partners (Ministries, Central bank, de-risking schemes, DFIs/IFIs, donors) that are instrumental in designing and deploying de-risking instruments and relevant policies and regulations that enhance financing of food systems with a focus on the agricultural sector.
Support AGRA’s country teams to engage public sector actors and enhance their role in reducing the cost and risk of financing the agricultural sector by introducing innovations and best practices through consultancies, convenings, and catalytic
Initiate dialogue with public sector partners on their role in financing the agricultural sector and the support that AGRA could bring to expand and improve financing of food systems. This could be through consultancies, grants, and convenings.
Engage with public sector actors to support them in identifying opportunities and potential partners that improve access to financial services for food system actors.
A trusted technical advisor to the Governments and, based on skills and evidence, advocates for the deployment of public funds to catalyze agricultural finance in the
Build strong networks in agricultural finance and stay abreast of market developments to proactively disseminate knowledge and experience to AGRA’s partners, networks, and other stakeholders in Africa.
Develop and optimize tailored solutions that grow the agricultural finance sector (using public and donor funding) as a project proposal or program, including facility structuring, negotiations, documentation, and delivery.
Achieve Resource Mobilization for AGRA and the focus countries to expand the blended finance portfolio and profile of AGRA.
Optimizes relevant data and information and analytics to support the Head – Inclusive Finance to drive effective negotiations with governments and donor agencies involved with dense, functional networks of blended finance partners throughout AGRA’s program
Document and disseminate learnings derived from the blended finance


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


Bachelor’s degree from a reputable academic institution in a relevant field, such as public finance, agricultural economics, or business economics
A master’s degree in (agricultural) business, macroeconomics, or another relevant field is desired.
Experience in financial development, preferably in a public (funded) institution or an agricultural finance program in Africa
Good knowledge of the structure and functioning of public sector institutions that can reduce the cost and risk of agricultural finance.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing blended finance structures that mobilize private capital to support inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.
Experience in the financial and agricultural sector and working with relevant public institutions that influence the functioning of the financial ecosystem.
Ability to align blended finance mechanisms with development outcomes and climate resilience in the agriculture sector.
Proficiency in structuring concessional finance instruments (e.g., guarantees, subordinated debt, technical assistance) tailored to agricultural value chains and rural development context.
Ability to work effectively and build the knowledge base of both national and regional teams in the specialized field of blended finance for food systems.
Knowledge of market systems development (MSD) approaches and their interaction with blended finance intervention.
In-depth understanding of the financing needs and challenges across agricultural value chains, especially in smallholder-dominated markets.
Knowledge of the public regulatory regimes operating at the national level to identify areas for improvement in the financial instruments and products available to the agricultural sector.
Proven experience working with bilateral and multilateral donors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and philanthropic organizations to mobilize capital and align funding with agricultural development objectives.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships that enhance the scalability and sustainability of blended finance interventions in agriculture.
Excellent writing skills (ToRs, grant proposals, and knowledge documents) and communication skills (conducting webinars, chairing meetings, panel and moderation roles). more

The Position

Youth Inspiration and Advocacy Officer Job Reference: YIA/GYI/02/2025

The Inspiration and Advocacy Officer is pivotal in advancing AGRA’s mission, which is centered on sparking inspiration and fostering engagement among young individuals in agriculture. Tasked with developing strategic plans, orchestrating impactful campaigns, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, this... role aims to motivate and mobilize youth towards embracing innovative and sustainable practices in agriculture. The Officer will be instrumental in energizing a movement that empowers the next generation to shape a thriving agricultural landscape in Africa.

Positioned at the core of efforts to grow and curate the AGRA youth community, the Officer ensures an environment where youth can engage and participate through the platform. The role focuses on delivering high-profile campaigns and prizes, serving as a catalyst to inspire and champion a new generation of Africans poised to drive growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation within the agri-food sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Media and Content Management


Strategic Content Creation: Develop and curate impactful content across various platforms, including Op-Eds, social media, and traditional media outlets, aligning with AGRA’s vision and objectives.
Follower Mobilization and Engagement: Devise and implement strategies to grow and mobilize followers on social media channels (X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram). Foster a vibrant community by nurturing discussions and interactions.
Stakeholder Engagement and Growth: Identify and engage key stakeholders, including youth networks, influencers, and media, to amplify AGRA’s presence and messages, aiming to expand followership numbers.


AGRA Youth Online Platform Management:


Content Curation and User Experience: Manage the online platform, curating content for an enriching user experience that resonates with AGRA’s mission. Focus on fostering engagement and knowledge-sharing among users.
Youth Mobilization and Engaging Sessions: Drive participation and engagement among youth on the platform. Plan and execute engaging sessions, such as webinars and focus group discussions, to encourage active involvement.
Integrated platform management: Support the usage of the different platforms for the uptake of all linked services and interventions.
Partnership Collaboration for Amplification: Collaborate with partners, influencers, and thought leaders to enhance AGRA’s online presence and develop collaborative initiatives to increase engagement and visibility.


Prize and Campaign Project Management:


Youth Awards Organization and Content Creation: Oversee the Youth Awards, ensuring seamless execution and developing compelling campaign content that attracts and engages participants and stakeholders.
Reviewer Coordination and Fair Evaluation: Coordinate reviewer teams for fair and accurate adjudication. Ensure fairness in the evaluation process and maintain the integrity of the competition.
Campaign Strategy Development: Lead the creation and execution of campaigns for the competition, aiming to maximize participation and impact among the youth demographic.


Advocacy and Representation:


Youth Representation and Participation: Advocate for and facilitate the involvement of young entrepreneurs in influential fora and high-level events, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
Partnership Coordination for Youth Mainstreaming: Collaborate with organizing partners to integrate youth perspectives into events and sessions, amplifying the youth voice within the agricultural sector.
Community Mobilization for Advocacy: Mobilize community members to support advocacy efforts, amplify AGRA’s advocacy messages, and encourage active participation.
Manage the Ambassadors group: ensuring biannual meetings and an ambassadors communication Campaign.


Partner Engagement:


Collaborative Partnerships Establishment: Cultivate partnerships with organizations, influencers, and thought leaders to strengthen AGRA’s impact through collaborative projects and initiatives.
Stakeholder Identification and Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders pivotal to the success of online community initiatives and advocacy efforts, fostering meaningful partnerships.


Impact Measurement and Reporting:


Youth Awards Impact Assessment: Measure the impact of the Youth Awards on participants and the agri-food sector, evaluating outcomes and successes achieved through the initiative.
Progress Reporting and Assessment: Prepare regular reports detailing achievements, outcomes, and progress in advocacy opportunities and initiatives.
Community Data Analysis for Strategy Optimization: Analyze data from the AGRA youth online community to gain insights into trends, challenges, and opportunities for youth agri-preneurs, which will inform future programming and content strategies.


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – social sciences, communications.
Demonstratable experience with youth entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs, ideally in agri-food.
Experience managing strategic communications with far-reaching influence is desired.
Understanding and affinity for young African entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector in the African continent is required.
Must possess strong communication and media skills, including via social media, radio, and print.
Be able to provide clear and efficient production of relevant content.
Experience in event management, including coordinating diverse partners with no direct line of accountability.
Must be a clear public speaker who embodies the spirit and potential of Africa’s next generation.
Demonstrate strong project management skills against tight deadlines.
An English speaker, with other languages desirable, especially French. more

The Position

Program Delivery Analyst Job Reference: PDA/GYI/02/2025

The Programs Delivery Analyst will provide program management, program coordination, and implementation support, analytics, and progress reporting in the delivery of AGRA’s Gender and Youth agenda, across the AGRA regions and countries. S/He should ensure that the country-related, continental, and regional priorities have... the metrics, program analytics, and data needed to accurately integrate Gender, Youth, and Inclusiveness (GYI) priorities into the AGRA business lines and results framework

The Programs Delivery Analyst will be a key resource in the GYI program delivery team that provides result-orientated tracking, analytical reporting, program support, and coordination to facilitate the achievement of deliverables for GYI and across the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) partnership. The Analyst role will utilize a results-delivery approach to drive AGRA’s priorities in the continental, regional, and country delivery teams, as well as external stakeholders, grantees, and all other partners at both regional and country levels. The ideal candidate will promote analytics, and knowledge products and provide insights that enhance the effectiveness of the YEFFA program towards job creation within the implementation of AGRA country programs. S/he will be the reporting link between AGRA business lines and the country program delivery teams, for the AGRA-Mastercard Foundation partnership program execution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Support the monitoring of program activities to ensure timely and effective reporting of program outcomes and progress in multiple country contexts.
Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to develop and implement robust monitoring frameworks for tracking program delivery progress and impact across multiple countries.
Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to translate program deliverables and targets into actionable trackable plans.
Conduct data analytics and create knowledge products that support analytical assessment and reporting of YEFFA/GYI goals and intended impact geared towards the job creation goals for women and youth through the creation of periodic reports.
Track adherence to work plans, budget line items, and country targets for the youth and gender business line.
Ensure effective data collection and analytics that inform the production of monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reporting.
Ensure effective reporting between different teams working on gender and youth initiatives, including internal experts, countries deliveries teams, and external grantees who are supporting program execution.
Engage with internal and external data stakeholders, including government agencies, partner organizations, and local communities in AGRA countries, to consolidate data to foster collaborative tracking and analysis to support the execution of the program towards gender and youth lens.
Communicate program results through presentations and written and verbal communication periodically.
Regularly review data and performance metrics to identify performance, and areas for improvement to make informed recommendations.
Track progress on key program delivery goals and modalities.
Collate the learnings, actions, and outcomes to form the learning agenda.
Identify planning and progress gaps within the program, to support and coordinate design training programs to enhance team members’ skills and capabilities.
Identify potential risks and challenges related to program implementation in diverse country contexts and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide country liaison and donor compliance support by working closely with the internal audit unit to highlight any possible risks.
Provide information on policy guidance, policy positions, issues papers, and factsheets on gender and youth, for a range of audiences.
Analyze consultants’ data, providing substantive recommendations for the work program.
Develop plans for convening meetings and workshops on gender and youth capacity building.
Support oversight of adherence to work plans, budget line items, and countries’ targets for the youth and gender business line.


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


An advanced degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Social Sciences, Data & Analytics, Program Management, or any other relevant discipline.
Experience in donor-funded program management with strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Experience working at the nexus between agri-food systems, youth employment, gender inclusion, market systems, and SME development.
A demonstrable track record in program management, with a particular focus on engaging companies (MSMEs, SMEs, and anchor firms), NGOs, government agencies, and development partners in supporting youth employment.
Highly experienced in program delivery analytics, reporting, and governance with a clear understanding of program management, monitoring, and evaluation techniques.
Experience in coordinating, managing, and/or reporting on agriculture/food systems development projects in Africa is desirable.
Strong analytical, policy, and report writing skills with high-level attention to detail, and proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and decision-making tools for programming.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to multitask are a must.
Self-starter with proven ability to plan, and manage multiple deadlines and complex tasks in a dynamic environment across multiple geographies
Excellent data mining ability, with high proficiency in the full suite of MS Office products, and suitable statistical and data analytics software.
Knowledge of program governance within donor-funded programs, with a result and detailed orientated hands-on approach and continuous improvement mindset.
In-depth understanding and experience in program Monitoring and Evaluation and knowledge management with the ability to translate and communicate analytics effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of the French language will be an added advantage. more

The Legal Specialist will be responsible for advising on a broad range of legal matters affecting the organization's work, including contract management, compliance, governance, and risk management. This role will ensure that AGRA’s activities are in line with applicable laws and regulations and will involve collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Duties and... Responsibilities:


Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to AGRA’s projects and partnerships, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
Carry out legal research and provide legal advice to AGRA teams on emerging legal matters, including matters related to data protection, tax, and labour law.
Ensure compliance with AGRA’s operations comply with the country’s legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with the Legal and Regulatory Compliance Plan
Conduct legal research and guide on emerging legal and regulatory issues affecting AGRA's mission.
Support the Senior Legal Counsel in managing the organizations’ litigation that may arise in the course of AGRA’s work, including engaging in negotiation or mediation processes when necessary.
Provide legal training and awareness to AGRA staff and partners on relevant legal issues, policies, and best practices.
Develop or update internal legal policies, templates, and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient legal operations within the organization.
Work closely with other AGRA Units to address legal considerations in their respective areas of work.
Represent AGRA in discussions with external legal bodies, regulatory agencies, and partners, as needed.


Qualifications and Experience


A Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction (e.g., member of a Bar Association or equivalent).
At least 1 year of professional experience as a legal counsel
Experience with non-profit governance, donor agreements, contract law, and international will be an added advantage.
Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically.
Strong negotiation skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to AGRA’s mission and values, with a passion for sustainable agricultural development and social impact. more

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Support for Project Management:


Develop a template/system for other teams to request CIEA support.
Track and allocate tasks within the CIEA team, ensuring clear ownership and deadlines.


Research and Reporting:


Compile summaries, reports, and insights to aid strategic decision-making.


Event Support:


Assist in... organizing webinars, workshops, and press conferences.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, prepare materials, and follow up with participants.


Media Relations:


Maintain and update media contact lists.
Draft media pitches and track media coverage.


General Communications Support:


Assist in content creation for internal and external communications, including newsletters and social media updates.
Support the team in preparing presentations and briefing documents.


Qualifications and Education Requirements:


Enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, development studies, or a related field.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in event planning or media relations is a plus more

The Travel Associate will be responsible for processing post-travel transactions ensuring timely reconciliations, raising the Purchase orders, confirming the correctness of invoices, processing the invoices, and coordinating with the finance team to ensure timely payment of invoices.

Reporting to the Travel Officer, the Travel Associate will be responsible for ensuring that the processes... following travel have been completed and are handled on time. He/she will liaise with the Travel Officer to ensure that tickets are booked on the system and facilitate the initiation of payment processes for travel-related payments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Reconcile reissued, canceled, and disputed tickets to ensure proper accounting and adjustments.
Reconcile open tickets and refund tickets with vendors to secure credit notes and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure that the quotes provided by vendors align with business requisitions, maintaining transparency and accuracy.
Ensure that vendor invoices are accurately matched against AGRA requisitions and purchase orders to confirm correctness.
Track and verify the timely payment of invoices, ensuring that any outstanding balances are settled accurately and promptly.
Actively follow up with vendors to ensure the timely and accurate payment of all outstanding dues.
Ensure that quotations provided by vendors match the requisitions, maintaining accuracy and openness in all transactions.
Collaborate with the Travel Officer on travel management policies and procedures
Work closely with AGRA Units to coordinate corporate events and ensure staff are informed about travel administrative procedures.
Engage with finance to process travel claims, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with financial policies.
Provide end-to-end travel services, assisting colleagues with travel authorizations, bookings, and inquiries.
Negotiate service agreements and discounts with external travel agencies, hotels, and transportation services to optimize travel arrangements.
Coordinate with insurance providers to ensure staff have valid travel insurance as per AGRA's policies.
Support in the representation of AGRA in discussions related to travel logistics for conferences, workshops, and field missions.
Provide weekly reports on purchase orders, invoices, and payments processed to the finance team to keep all parties informed.
Conduct weekly reconciliations of group fares to ensure accurate billing and adjustments.
Reverify credit notes to ensure that they are accurately processed and applied to the correct accounts


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:


Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is generally required, with a preference for candidates trained in travel and tourism.
Experience in a travel-related role or customer service environment is preferred, demonstrating familiarity with travel logistics and customer interactions.
Certification in travel is an added advantage more

Role Overview:

The Senior M&E Officer will lead the technical coordination of the implementation of the AGRA Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plan in line with the M&E policy. He/she will spearhead the implementation of AGRA’s overall M&E plan and strategy in close liaison with the Head – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).

He/she will ensure that sound M&E systems and infrastructure are in place at... all levels of investments and interventions (corporate, country, continental, and grantee) to provide timely and relevant data and information for learning and accountability to the AGRA Management Committee, the Board, and institutional donors. The critical role of the Senior M&E Officer is to ensure that M&E systems and plans are in place and being implemented effectively by the regional, continental, and country teams, grantees, and other partners. The position will supervise the M&E Performance Systems (MIS) Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Co-lead the development and operationalization of AGRA’s theories of change and results frameworks at various levels.
Implements the AGRA M&E plan, drawing from the M&E strategy, ensuring that the overall M&E frameworks are incorporated within the Business Lines work plans and countries’ implementation strategies.
Co-lead the identification and mitigation of M&E plan implementation risks.
Design the M&E Management Information System and provide technical assistance to AGRA program Leads and the M&E Head as required.
Lead M&E data collection and quality review efforts including drawing TORs for specific M&E-related initiatives including evaluations.
Coordinates and manages results in progress tracking and learning activities.
Coordinates timely provision of M&E data & information to AGRA management, Donors, and the Board of Directors.
Leads in the effective coordination of data collection activities and surveys with partners and other stakeholders and ensures that AGRA indicators and data requirements are met in national and sector surveys and other data collection activities.
Build professional linkages with development partners, resource centers, and institutions in the areas of monitoring, and impact evaluation.
Enables talent management and development of existing staff, acquiring new staff as necessary, and manages team dynamics to ensure high-performance and positive employee experience.
Assesses the AGRA M&E plan and recommends amendments in line with the AGRA strategy, when necessary, to the Head – M&E.
Plans and actively participates in external reviews and missions by AGRA Donors or other African government Agencies or bodies.
Assesses the need for and implements specific M&E special studies and other pilot projects.
Support the development and implementation of the Learning Strategy and the entire institutional Learning agenda.


Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

Essential


A bachelor’s or master’s degree in development economics, statistics, or social sciences


Desirable


An expert in monitoring and evaluation with over 10 years of experience in the Agricultural development and food security sector. Strong management skills are essential.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including econometric and statistical analysis. more

Job Reference: PID/TD/06/2023
The Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Center of Excellence for Seed Systems in Africa (CESSA), the Team Leader, Catalytic Grants and AGRA Advisory Services will be responsible for CESSA’s responsible for the CESSA’s delivery of catalytic investments in the program. Advisory Services role will entail delivering supportive technical AGRA advisory services... based on SeedSAT recommendations as prioritized across the seed systems eight thematic areas but also according to needs arising to strengthen and improve the seed system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver on CESSA offerings in the technical areas around catalytic grants, Business Development Services, digital tools, meetings and convenings, provision of knowledge products, thematic areas, and Business Development Services
Oversee the process for writing grant proposals in collaboration with thematic area Leads that outlines how CESSA would utilize the funding. 
Maintain working knowledge of CESSA programs and priority funding areas and remain abreast of current research, activities, and trends in the philanthropic sector. 
Ensure that the grant funds, when awarded, are appropriately used for the intended purpose.
Maintain regular communication with other AGRA/CESSA professionals to determine the development partners to lobby for funding.
Work with finance to generate reporting required for compliance and financial statement audits.
Integrate several tools to monitor grants for legal, financial, and program compliance including but not limited to ensuring that grant requirements are correctly documented in the grant files and database.
Organize periodic Program Team staff meetings, including provision of work-related updates to ensure smooth running of program activities.
Coordinates review and approvals for grantees proposals, no-cost extensions and modifications and submissions to Grants Unit for approval.
Delivers together with the Director and Team the preparation of donor reports, board reports, AGRA annual and quarterly reports.
Advise all partners in developing SOPs for better delivery of AGRA advisory services under CESSA.
Align grantee achievements against targets and collaborate with relevant TALs and grantee to identify any consistencies.
Influence the grantees in employing best practices in executing the activities under the grants awarded for meeting the CESSA objectives for the grants.
Mentor youth in disseminating important information towards improving agricultural activities, Work with the capacity and Training team to determine how to conduct the trainings virtually or face to face with an well-developed   train the-trainer model.
Motivate your team for solving problems around complex grant scenarios through consultations/liaison with finance and legal entities.
Manage implementation of a new grants management system and other technology improvements, including development plans and timelines, staff communication, testing and troubleshooting, documentation, training, and release cycles.
Conceptualize ideas towards innovation towards Improvement of managing catalytic grants and offering a wide range of advisory services.
• Design and maintain filing systems for the Foundation’s paper and electronic records.
Design a research uptake plan for all advisory services rendered to stakeholders to influence on policy for practice improvement.
Assess, monitor, and document the grantmaking workflow processes, forms, templates, reports and data to assure full compliance with internal controls and legal requirements.

Relevant Experience & Professional Qualifications

At least PhD or Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics or relevant field
Specialty in seed systems or technology will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience spanning operational strategic managerial and leadership.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to formulate recommendations and improve team dynamics. more