Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is hiring : 2 Open Positions – Apply Before 18 July 2025
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), a prominent African-led institution dedicated to transforming the continent’s agriculture, has announced two exciting job openings with a closing date of July 18, 2025. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical mission of empowering smallholder farmers and building sustainable food systems across Africa.
AGRA is renowned for its commitment to driving inclusive agricultural transformation, addressing challenges faced by African farmers, and fostering solutions that lead to increased harvests, reduced hunger, and improved incomes. For those passionate about making a tangible difference in Africa’s agricultural landscape, these roles present a compelling career path within a dynamic and impactful organization.
Open Positions
The two open positions are:
- Chief People & Culture, based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Communications Officer – Digital, based in Nairobi, Kenya
Chief People & Culture: This senior leadership role is crucial for shaping AGRA’s organizational culture, capabilities, and people systems. The successful candidate will serve as a thought partner to the President and Executive Committee, focusing on aligning organizational design with strategic objectives, ensuring accountability, and fostering a values-driven culture. This role extends beyond traditional HR, encompassing employee experience, engagement, compliance, governance, and the digital transformation of HR operations. Applicants should possess significant experience in strategic HR leadership, particularly in transformation mandates within multi-stakeholder or international organizations, and a deep understanding of African labor markets.
Communications Officer – Digital: This position falls under AGRA’s Strategic Communications function. The Communications Officer – Digital will be instrumental in executing brand, business lines, and platform activities, aiming to achieve favorable stakeholder experiences and engagement. Key responsibilities include enhancing brand identity through digital channels, developing core brand messages, and leveraging key stakeholders for broader reach and influence. Candidates for this role should have a strong background in digital communications and a passion for telling the story of agricultural transformation in Africa.
AGRA emphasizes that it seeks individuals who are passionate about Africa, curious, and collaborative, ready to join an innovative and multidisciplinary team. The organization values integrity, respect, and innovation, and strives for continuous improvement and bold creativity.
Job details & Application
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the official AGRA career website for detailed job descriptions, requirements, and application procedures.
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV (including e-mail and telephone contacts) to recruit@agra.org. Remember to quote the job reference number in the subject line of the application email.
The deadline for applications for both positions is strictly July 18, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a significant opportunity to join an organization at the forefront of Africa’s agricultural development, working towards a more food-secure and prosperous future for the continent.
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