AGRA and Its Work to Transform Agriculture
AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. We aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to the challenges farmers face, leading to increased harvests, reduced hunger, and improved incomes for farming households. Our goal is to transform agriculture from a struggle to survive into profitable businesses.
Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access high-yielding seeds, gain better farming knowledge, and link to profitable markets. Through our work, we aspire to build the alliances, partnerships, and networks required to drive an inclusive agricultural transformation. We work with our partners to create an equitable, youth-friendly environment that harnesses the youth dividend on the continent to drive growth and facilitate open employment opportunities for young women.
Key Focus Areas
- Policy and state capability: We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
- Seed systems: We trigger higher productivity by increasing the availability and access to improved seeds by farmers, allowing them to increase their harvests for food security and better incomes.
- Sustainable farming: We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanization and irrigation.
- Inclusive markets and trade: We work to increase the linkages between farmers and other market actors for a positive, sustained cycle of commercialization and reinvestment.
Why Join Us?
People are the heartbeat of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery, impact, and success. We have cultivated a workplace that fuels Depth in Collaboration, Excellence in Execution, Constructive Engagements, and a spirit of being Increasingly Entrepreneurial, all underpinned by our cherished I-RISE Values (Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).
We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the African continent, combined with an inclusive, diverse, and talented workforce from over 25 nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action goes beyond ourselves as we arise to catalyze African Food Systems transformation and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
We are looking for people who are passionate about being part of a mission-driven team that is making a real difference on the continent, love to work on cutting-edge agricultural technologies, and are able to grow their skills, expertise, and experience career growth while enjoying very competitive compensation and benefits.
Are you ready to embark on this exciting transformative journey with us?
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
- Accounting certification will be an advantage.
- Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations, and reporting software.
- Ability to work independently in a diverse environment.
- Experience in working with similar organizations or institutions will be an added advantage.