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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 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

Result of Service

The ultimate result of this consultancy is to develop a project management tool for tracking the progress of projects onboarded into the CIF pipeline and integrating it into the CIF website.

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• Establish, implement, and refine the organization's Project Management Office (PMO) framework, methodologies, and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high performance.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of major projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Develop and manage strategic project portfolios, aligning project execution with organizational goals and priorities.
• Implement robust project governance structures, risk management processes, and change control procedures.
• Facilitate effective communication and stakeholder engagement across all project levels.
• Drive the adoption of project management tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues or risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage the PMO budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Champion best practices in project management, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, executive summaries, and portfolio reviews to senior leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business case development for new initiatives.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or directorial role.
• Proven experience in establishing and managing a successful PMO.
• Extensive knowledge of various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid) and their application.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects and portfolios.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities effectively.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.
• Basic understanding of project management principles is a plus.
• Proactive attitude and strong problem-solving aptitude.