New Job Placement At AGRA

AGRA is announcing its new job vacancy. They are searching for a Lead, Soil Health & Integrated Management.

Major Duties:

Mainstreams soil health and nutrient management thinking into AGRA’s country operational plans around the continent to build resilient agricultural systems at all levels
Reviews strategy and M&E dashboard to understand where AGRA is and is not making progress on soil health outputs and outcomes, in order to inform leadership decisions on next steps and new interventions
Develops and implements policies that can help the countries to achieve ISFM and soil health
Drives support from various institutions to develop and implement innovative financing and soil health initiatives that will support the provision of affordable credit and crop insurances
Collaborates and lead the development of soil fertility management technologies and practices that enhance productivity and prepare small holder farmers to threats through research and capacity building interventions for building resilience

Academic and Professional Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Soil science, Natural resources management, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or related disciplines
A relevant Doctorate degree will be an added advantage
Experience managing complex initiatives with proven ability to develop high impact partnerships
Experience in working with similar organizations or institutions will be an added advantage
Fluency in English required; ability to communicate in French will be an advantage

Required Skills/Abilities

Thoroughly familiar with and experience in working with R&D and analytics houses
Strong understanding of and the ability to interpret and action smallholder farmer soil health needs
Analytical, excellent data mining ability
Strong ability to influence positively both upwards and downwards across cultures and countries
Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve their best with a team approach
Deep understanding of both the government and private sector policies and governance structures
Results and detail orientated with a hands-on approach
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem solving/decision making skills
Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic

Relevant Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience on soils, NRM and/or sustainable intensification, primarily in Africa
At least three (3) years’ Senior-Level experience designing and implementing programs and/or policy and regulatory reform in a relevant sector
Experience driving resilience initiatives in a similar environment will be an added advantage

Location:

Based in West Africa (Ghana/ Burkina Faso) with frequent travel, approximately 40% per year.