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AGRA and its Work

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. We do this by empowering the continent's 33 million smallholder farming households to transform their agriculture from a struggle to survive to profitable businesses. The continent's farmers regularly face challenges, and we aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to their agricultural and environmental challenges, leading to increased harvests for reduced hunger and more income.

Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access improved and high-yielding seeds, gain knowledge on sustainable farming, and link them to profitable markets.

In 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 and men. We achieve our key objectives through a focus on the following four areas of intervention:

1. Policy and state capability - We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
2. 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.
3. Sustainable farming – We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanisation and irrigation.
4. 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.

Implementing Our New Strategy Through People

People are the heart of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery and our impact.

We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the continent, combined with an inclusive and diverse workforce from over 24 nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action extends beyond ourselves as we strive to catalyze the transformation of African Food Systems by being deeply collaborative, Executing Excellently, Sincerely Constructive, and Increasingly Entrepreneurial, aligned with our values of I-RISE (Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).

The Program

The RE-GAIN program - Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa, aims to address the impacts of climate change on harvest and post-harvest food losses in seven African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The program focuses on strengthening food security by supporting the innovative adaptation of the harvest and post-harvest value chain. It seeks to reduce food loss, improve food quality, enhance local capacity, and reduce climate risks through the wide-scale adoption of Food Loss-Reduction Solutions (FL-RS) among smallholder farmers. The program operates across three primary pathways: farmer-centric, supplier-centric, and institutional support.

The Position

The Program Analyst will provide support, regular updates, and generate insights on program performance data for the Program Management Unit (PMU) to support the Lead-PMU in the oversight and management functions of the PMU, ensuring accountability to AGRA senior leadership. He/ she will be responsible for the coordination and management of the REGAIN program data, documentation, and processes related to implementation in all 7 countries.

The ideal candidate will also support the PMU in administration functions, reporting, compliance, and internal and external communications within the REGAIN program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Administrative Management
:

• Oversee and manage all arrangements, including outside logistics related to conferences and workshops under the REGAIN program.
• Oversee and manage processes related to meeting management, including budget preparation and approval, drafting meeting memos, procuring services, managing funds transfers and DSA payments, processing payments for goods and services, reconciling payments, and following up on payment and vendor management.
• Maintain a real-time record of ongoing projects and those in the pipeline.
• Maintain a database of contacts, including addresses, telephone numbers, and other relevant information about institutions that the unit deals with.
• Maintain a robust online filing system for the REGAIN Program.
• Oversee a comprehensive range of administrative responsibilities, including calendar management, travel arrangements, local transport management, invoice processing, and providing support and training to staff on AGRA's administrative systems and processes.
• Manage the audit process alongside the internal audit team by providing supporting documents and collaborating with teams to respond to internal and external audit recommendations.
• Oversee the Team Central Audit system and follow up with the team on pending issues.
• Coordinate communications by collaborating with communication teams for promotion, monitoring, evaluating, and organizing high-profile meetings through meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication.
• Relay, respond to, and reroute general requests for information and electronic communication, facilitating liaison with implementation teams as necessary.
• Identify, compile, and extract information from files, publications, databases, and other sources, either on related initiative or as directed by the unit.
• Collaborate with the POD Team to ensure optimal use of office equipment, supplies, and inventories through preventive maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date leave plans and travel records for the unit.

Team Meeting Management

• Provides timely information on relevant materials and updates regarding planned travel and meetings.
• Take notes and prepare meeting reports.
• Manage administrative duties in organizing meetings and tracking contract deliverables.

Procurement Management

• Initiate procurement requests, raise requisitions, follow up on payment processing, review reimbursable invoices, and validate supporting documents.
• Onboard service providers/consultants on AGRA processes and aligning milestones with payment disbursements.
• Initiate contract amendments – drafting the amendment memos and justification for submission to procurement.
• Align and monitor service providers' achievements against targets as per the REGAIN program.

Reporting:

• Provide support to oversight by assisting technical officers in reviewing progress reports on AMIS and Oracle.
• Maintaining shared spreadsheets to track program administrative expenses.
• delivers together with the Lead – Program Management Office the preparation of donor reports, board reports, and AGRA annual and quarterly reports.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business, Management, Public Administration, Communication, or any related area.
• Project Management certification would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools.
• Proven track record of supporting multiple executives simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of corporate operations and executive-level communication.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively coordinate logistical arrangements for conferences and workshops, manage comprehensive meeting processes including budget preparation, approval, and procurement of services, and ensure timely communication of relevant updates regarding travel and meetings.
• Demonstrates exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and has strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues. Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage program activities while demonstrating proficiency in procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of resources and services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to Please quote the job reference number
PA/PMU/08/2025
in the subject line of the application e-mail.

Applications must be received on or before 1st August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AGRA and its Work to Transform Agriculture

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. We do this by empowering the continent's 33 million smallholder farming households to transform their agriculture from a struggle to survive to profitable businesses. The continent's farmers regularly face challenges, and we aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to their agricultural and environmental challenges, leading to increased harvests for reduced hunger and more income.

Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access improved and high-yielding seeds, gain knowledge on sustainable farming, and linkages to profitable markets. In 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 and men.

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.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting, transformative journey with us?

The Position

The Chief of Partnerships and Business Development (CPBD) will shape and lead AGRA's institution-wide partnership and fundraising agenda, positioning the organization to attract, align, and sustain diverse forms of capital and collaboration in support of its strategy.

This role combines relationship stewardship, strategic positioning, resource mobilization, and investment partnership development. The CPBD will manage and grow AGRA's ecosystem of funders and strategic partners, while also designing innovative, fit-for-purpose investment and partnership platforms to advance food systems transformation.

This leadership opportunity is for an individual with deep integrity, cross-cultural intelligence, and a passion for designing systems that shape the future. A senior, strategic leader with deep credibility across development, investment, and philanthropy networks. Someone who blends influence with humility, is inspired by African-led transformation, and brings an instinct for building alignment across complexity. The CPBD will report directly to AGRA's President and serve on the Executive Committee.

The CPBD will:

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President on global positioning, strategic partnerships, and resource strategies.
• Guide AGRA's institutional engagement with bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations, private sector actors, DFIs, sovereign wealth funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee and strengthen the Development Cooperation, Private Sector Engagement, and Institutional Partnerships teams.
• Incubate and scale strategic initiatives that crowd in resources and visibility behind key thematic and regional priorities (e.g., youth employment, climate-smart agriculture, nutrition, regenerative systems).
• Serve as a key convenor and steward of AGRA's flagship partnership platform—PIATA—and shape its future evolution.
• Elevate AGRA's voice and profile on global platforms (e.g., COP, WEF, SDG summits) and lead high-level external representation in collaboration with the President.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative funding mechanisms, including blended finance structures, challenge funds, and catalytic partnerships.

Key
Responsibilities
of the role include:

Partnership Strategy and Stewardship

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year institutional partnership and resource mobilization strategy.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with key external partners, serving as AGRA's senior-most relationship manager.
• Develop a differentiated and coherent value proposition for partners, aligned to AGRA's evolving strategy and Africa's priorities.

Resource Mobilization and Investment Partnerships

• Expand AGRA's funding base beyond traditional aid, including philanthropic capital, climate finance, private sector partnerships, diaspora funding, and demographic ownership.
• Build systems and capabilities for pipeline development, proposal generation, donor reporting, and compliance.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to design and structure catalytic finance vehicles (e.g., funds, alliances, joint ventures).

Team Leadership and Organizational Influence

• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team covering Development Cooperation, Institutional Partnerships, and Private Sector Engagement.
• Embed a culture of partnership and co-creation across the organization; support country directors and technical leaders to own and cultivate relationships.
• Ensure effective coordination between central and decentralized partnership functions.

Strategic Initiatives and Positioning

• Shape and steward high-value strategic initiatives that position AGRA for future relevance and impact.
• Lead or co-lead AGRA's representation on key platforms and alliances.
• Design initiatives that unlock collaboration and visibility across governments, investors, and implementers.

PIATA Leadership and Evolution

• Serve as institutional lead for PIATA (Partnership for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa).
• Reimagine PIATA's structure and role as a platform for greater alignment and co-investment across funders.

The Ideal Leader

This is a pivotal executive role in a moment of transformation for both AGRA and the wider development ecosystem. The ideal leader will not only bring credibility and networks but will also be energized by the opportunity to shape a new paradigm for how African-led institutions partner, fundraise, and collaborate. This is a chance to lead with purpose and with influence.

This role requires a globally fluent, Africa-anchored leader with deep credibility and networks across at least two of the following spaces:

• International development
• Strategic philanthropy
• Climate and sustainable finance
• Agricultural systems and food security
• Private capital and investment platforms

The idea leader will be:

• Influential and collaborative:
  able to build trust and alignment across a range of institutions and individuals.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial:
  comfortable designing novel partnership structures and pursuing innovative opportunities.
• Adaptive and grounded:
  able to navigate both high-level strategic spaces and operational realities.
• Values-led:
  committed to AGRA's mission and excited by its evolving direction.

This is both an outward-facing and institution-shaping role. It will require exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to navigate internal and external complexity, and the capacity to lead a lean, high-impact team while collaborating across the matrix.

Key
Requirements of
the role include:

• Experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading multi-country and multi-partner strategies, preferably in Africa.
• Track record of fundraising success with institutional donors and/or mobilizing private and philanthropic capital.
• Understanding of agricultural development, climate finance, or adjacent sectors.
• Experience engaging with high-level stakeholders, including heads of state, multilateral agencies, and global investors.
• Proven ability to lead and grow diverse, high-performing teams.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, economics, business, agriculture).

How to apply for this role?

AGRA is a crucible for a diverse and equal opportunity organization. We welcome the torch bearers of change for this role. All expressions of interest will be enveloped in confidentiality. Interested executives are requested to
send in a cover letter and their updated resume/CV via email to before the application deadline of 19th September 2025.

If you would like to recommend relevant leaders for this role, please share their profiles and contact details at the same email address.

For more information on AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position: Contracting Officer (Short term contract)

The ideal candidate will manage the entire Procurement contract lifecycle to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals. This includes drafting and negotiating contracts, amending contracts, engaging stakeholders, monitoring vendor performance, and addressing any issues or disputes that arise. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders. His/her work supports effective procurement, legal adherence, and operational efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement processes have been carried out in compliance with the procurement policy before initiating any contract.
• Ensure timely initiation of contracts and purchase orders and follow through to signature and performance.
• Coordinate with contract supervisors to ensure timely contract performance and submission of deliverables. Any challenges shall be reported and resolved on time.
• Effectively collaborate with internal departments (e.g., legal, finance, and operations) to align contracts with organizational objectives
• Monitors contract execution to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating risks proactively
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports of all contracts under implementation and contracts under drafting and approval.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract management system to track milestones, renewals, and performance metrics
• Prepare quarterly reports and share with Units the status of ongoing and completed contracts with payment status.
• Report on problematic contracts in a timely manner and recommend actions to be taken in accordance with the contract provisions, including recommendations for blacklisting in line with the procurement policy.
• Analyze vendor/consultant complaints and ensure they are resolved in a timely.
• Assess new vendor forms to ensure they are well-supported before approval.
• Support in carrying out due diligence on vendors/consultants before contract award and during contracting/contract implementation.
• Monitor and close all open purchase orders within the stipulated time.
• Using the e-procurement system, monitor the payment status of all consultants/vendors and report any delay.
• Initiate contract renewals at least three months before they come to an end.
• Review contracting templates and recommend changes aimed at improving efficiency in the contracting and contract management cycle.
• Support efforts to build supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service, and quality.
• Implement audit recommendations on a timely basis.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Membership in a professional association is desired.
• Possession of procurement training will be an added advantage.
• Experience in contracting in a multi-program International NGO.
• Experience and knowledge of procurement processes shall be an added advantage.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of contract laws, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with international and local procurement laws, as well as donor-specific requirements where applicable.
• Encourage compliance with anti-corruption policies and ensure integrity in vendor interactions.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to Please quote the job reference number
CO/OPS/03/2025
in the subject line of the application e-mail.

Applications must be received on or before 24th October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AGRA and its Work

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. We do this by empowering the continent's 33 million small-farming households to transform their agriculture from a struggle to survive to profitable businesses. The continent's farmers regularly face challenges, and we aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to their agricultural and environmental challenges, leading to increased harvests for reduced hunger and more income.

Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access improved and high-yielding seeds, gain knowledge on sustainable farming, and link to profitable markets.

In 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 and men. We achieve our key objectives through a focus on the following four areas of intervention:

1. Policy and state capability - We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
2. 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.
3. Sustainable farming – We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanization and irrigation.
4. 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.
5. Youth, Gender, and Inclusiveness – We enable women and youth to contribute to and benefit from agriculture for their economic empowerment.

Implementing Our New Strategy Through People

People are the heart of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery and our impact. We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the continent, combined with an inclusive and diverse workforce from over 24 nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action goes beyond ourselves as we arise to catalyze African Food Systems' transformation by being
Deeply collaborative, Executing Excellently, Sincerely Constructive, and Increasingly Entrepreneurial,
aligned with our values of (I-RISE; Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Intern to support the RK FINFA program. The intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of the project, including report writing, coordinating meetings, raising internal memos, taking minutes, budget tracking, and other administrative duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation and writing of project reports and documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule project meetings, including preparing agendas and distributing meeting materials.
• Raise and manage internal memos and communications within the project team.
• Take detailed minutes during meetings and ensure timely distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support the Project Manager in various administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Support in the preparation of presentations and other project-related materials.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Recent University Graduate with a degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Experience with budget tracking and financial reporting is a plus.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV (including e-mail and telephone contacts) to

. Please quote the job reference number
INT/RKFIN/08/2025
in the subject line of the application email.

Applications must be received on or before 31 August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AGRA and its Work

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access improved and high-yielding seeds, gain knowledge on sustainable farming, and link to profitable markets.

In 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 and men. We achieve our key objectives through a focus on the following four areas of intervention:

1. Policy and state capability - We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
2. 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.
3. Sustainable farming – We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanization and irrigation.
4. 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.
5. Youth, Gender, and Inclusiveness – We enable women and youth to contribute to and benefit from agriculture for their economic empowerment.

Implementing Our New Strategy Through People

People are the heart of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery and our impact.

We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the continent, combined with an inclusive and diverse workforce from over 24 nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action goes beyond ourselves as we arise to catalyze African Food Systems' transformation by being
Deeply collaborative, Executing Excellently, Sincerely Constructive, and Increasingly Entrepreneurial,
aligned with our values of (I-RISE; Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).

The Position

General Counsel & Corporation Secretary

Purpose:
To lead AGRA's legal function and governance, ensuring the institution operates with integrity, compliance, and accountability while maximizing the effectiveness of its Board and governance structures.

This role combines legal stewardship, board governance, institutional compliance, and strategic advisory to the President and Board. The General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will ensure AGRA's legal resilience across its multi-country operations, while enabling its Board to play a more strategic, value-adding role in the transformation of African food systems.

The General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will report to the President administratively and to the Board Chair in their secretarial capacity, serving as a key member of AGRA's executive leadership team.

The General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will:

• Serve as AGRA's principal legal advisor
  : oversee all legal matters, mitigate legal risk, and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple African jurisdictions.
• Strengthening governance and Board effectiveness
  : act as Secretary to AGRA's Board and Committees; manage board documentation, action tracking, and communication; enhance alignment between Board and Management.
• Enable strategic Board engagement
  : design systems and structures that leverage AGRA's influential Board more fully supporting strategic input, stakeholder convening, and aligned communications.
• Lead institutional compliance
  : review contracts, grants, procurements and partnerships; ensure legal soundness and adherence to donor and statutory requirements; provide oversight of litigation.
• Build capacity and leadership
  : develop and mentor AGRA's legal team; oversee external counsel; ensure governance and legal processes are strategic enablers rather than bottlenecks.
• Shape future structures
  : advise on placement of risk, compliance and regulatory affairs functions within AGRA, ensuring alignment with best practice.

Key
Responsibilities
of the role include:

Legal Stewardship and Risk Management

• Serve as AGRA's principal legal advisor, providing timely counsel to the President, Executive Committee, and Board.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across AGRA's multi-country operations.
• Lead contract negotiation, drafting and review for grants, procurements, partnerships, and consultancy agreements.
• Manage litigation, oversee external counsel, and safeguard AGRA's legal and reputational integrity.
• Establish and enforce policies, processes and systems that reduce legal risk and enhance institutional efficiency.

Governance and Board Effectiveness

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors and its Committees, accountable to the Board Chair.
• Manage the scheduling, preparation, and documentation of all Board and Committee meetings, ensuring best-in-class governance practices.
• Drive innovation in Board engagement, introducing practices such as communiqués and enhanced strategic dialogue to optimize Board contribution.
• Support the President and Board Chair in strengthening AGRA's governance frameworks, aligning them with international best practice.

Board Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain strong relationships with AGRA's influential Board members, enabling them to contribute more fully to AGRA's strategy.
• Ensure alignment of external communications with Board messaging; manage Board-related communications and representation at key convenings.
• Work closely with the Partnerships and Communications teams to leverage Board members' networks for institutional positioning and strategic opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between the Board, management, and external stakeholders on governance and legal matters.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Provide oversight of organizational compliance, including grants, procurement and donor requirements.
• Advise on the institutional placement of enterprise risk, compliance, and regulatory affairs functions, ensuring coherence and independence of checks and balances.
• Maintain custody of AGRA's legal documents and ensure adherence to donor, national, and international compliance frameworks.
• Partner with internal audit and risk functions to ensure robust governance and accountability mechanisms.

Leadership and Capacity Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop AGRA's legal and governance team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
• Strengthening legal capacity across the organization through training and knowledge-sharing.
• Ensure that legal and governance functions are enablers of AGRA's mission, supporting agility and innovation while safeguarding compliance.
• Build strong relationships with external legal partners and regulators, ensuring AGRA is represented effectively in relevant forums.

The Ideal Leader

This is a pivotal executive role in a moment of transformation for AGRA. The ideal leader will bring not only legal excellence but also the vision and gravitas to strengthen institutional governance and help AGRA navigate complexity with agility.

The ideal leader will be:

• Strategic and seasoned:
  a senior lawyer with pan-African legal experience, deep operating expertise in Kenyan law, and maturity gained from working across jurisdictions and complex organizations.
• Governance-minded
  : adept at board relations, skilled in enabling high-performing boards, and committed to the highest standards of governance and compliance.
• Stakeholder-savvy
  : able to engage confidently with government, donors, partners, and Board members, leveraging networks to advance AGRA's mission.
• Team-builder
  : capable of leading and empowering a legal and governance team, with a focus on mentoring, delegation and institutional resilience.
• Adaptive and values-led
  : resilient under pressure, collaborative in style, and motivated by AGRA's mission to transform Africa's food systems.

Key
Requirements of
the role include:

• Master's degree in law from a recognized university; admission to the Bar in a sub-Saharan African jurisdiction.
• Certified Public Secretary; Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum 15 years' post-qualification legal experience, with significant leadership in pan-African or multi-country roles.
• Proven experience in board governance, corporate secretariat functions, and compliance management.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, and contract management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to build legal teams and mentor senior counsel.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to influence and align senior stakeholders, including Board members.
• Experience in non-profit, intergovernmental, or international development organizations is a distinct advantage.

AGRA is a crucible for diversity and equal opportunity organization. We welcome the torch bearers of change for this role. All expressions of interest will be enveloped in confidentiality. Interested executives are requested to
send in a cover letter and their updated resume/CV via email to

before the application deadline of 3rd October 2025.

For more information on AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Logistics and Stores Coordinator will optimize inventory control and ensure that the logistics functions contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization. The role supports smooth daily operations, minimizes operational disruptions, and ensures that the right items are in place at the right time, contributing to operational success.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating vehicle logistics, store management, courier support, and the coordination of maintenance of office equipment for the AGRA headquarters Office in Nairobi. The role oversees the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, maintaining accurate stock levels and ensuring the logistics operations run smoothly. The role is also responsible for managing staff parking services in liaison with the office building management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate transport requests from staff for both taxi and car hire requests and ensure necessary approvals and compliance as per AGRA policy.
• Verify AGRA car hire fleet recommendation based on the service level agreement.
• Action field logistic requests as per program requisitions provided.
• Plan and inform program teams on security field logistics route planning as per programme itinerary.
• Coordinate office courier services as per vendor Service Level Agreements.
• Provide office messenger services for internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of required inventory.
• Raise requisitions and follow up on required approvals on the Oracle system.
• Receive purchases and inspect to ensure that they meet the quality standards, record store receipts, and issue inventory as per store inventory guidelines.
• Reconcile inventory records through monthly and annual stock takes and submit monthly/quarterly inventory reports to the Senior Administration Officer.
• Ensure correct storage of goods per the occupational safety and health regulations.
• Confirm all assets for asset tagging.
• Review the accuracy of the inventory database and records.
• Track asset movement and oversee proper documentation on the filing of asset movement forms.
• Confirm equipment is in working order in accordance with the daily pre-start safety checks.
• Coordinate with service providers and ensure the servicing of office equipment as per annual service plans.
• Ensure invoice confirmation for both goods and services against contracts and framework contracts is in place.
• Verify equipment and consumables invoices against stocks/inventory received.
• Consult with various Units to understand their logistics and store requirements for efficient planning.
• Manage AGRA office/ staff parking by ensuring that slots assigned to AGRA are available when needed and staff have the required passes to access the car park.
• Escalate any security concerns raised by premise management as far as access to parking services is concerned.
• Conduct security clearance for AGRA assets for both off-site offices and courier purposes.
• Sequence the loading and offloading of the vehicle.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration, inventory, or store management, or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management will be an added advantage.
• Experience in route planning and working with third-party logistics service providers.
• Training in logistics/fleet/health/inventory management.
• Ability to work independently in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in computer use and other office operations systems.
• Familiarity with working for non-profit organizations or public enterprises.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding and direct experience in logistics and inventory management processes, including the ability to efficiently coordinate the movement, storage, and tracking of goods and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct specialized training in health, logistics, or inventory management.
• Possess strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Must have a good understanding of safety regulations related to warehousing and logistics.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documents related to stores and logistics.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to Please quote the job reference number
LSC/OPS/09/2025
in the subject line of the application e-mail.

Applications must be received on or before 19th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on the AGRA, visit

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer