The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger.AGRA is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced individual to fill the position of Program Officer – Fellowships. The position will be based in Accra, Ghana, on a three year renewable contract and will report to the AGRA Vice President, Policy and Partnerships.
For further information, applicants can visit the AGRA website www.agra-alliance.org
Job Title: Program Officer – Fellowships
Specific responsibilities
1. Developing a regional postgraduate training program in agricultural and applied economics (CPTME) including the curriculum and identifying departments and universities to host it;
2. Identifying capacity building needs in agricultural and applied economics as well as policy analysis;
3.Developing a Fellowship Program to support the building of national capacities in policy analysis and advocacy;
4. Identifying potential students to be trained under the CPIME program and also identifying and recruiting Poky Fellows and Senior Policy Fellows to be posted to national policy institutions;
5. Contributing towards the development of a comprehensive policy strategy for AGRA
and evaluating national and regional agricultural policies across AGRA, target-countries;
6.Assisting national governments in the design and implementation of pro-poor policies for accelerating large scale uptake of green revolution technologies; and
7. Supporting the building of national policy advocacy platforms for influencing agricultural policy formulation and monitoring and evaluating impacts of the CPTME arid Policy Fellows Programs.
Key qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in agricultural economics, public administration or economics, with a strong research and publications background as well as teaching experience at university level. A PhD in Agricultural Economics or a related field will be a strong advantage;
2. Five years experience In designing university level graduate training courses and fellowship programs as well as designing and implementing agricultural policies in support of smallholder agriculture;
3. Experience in working within national, African regional or international organizations at senior policy levels will be an advantage;
4. Experience in engaging in policy dialogue at high-levels in governments, with a strong capacity TO help influence development agenda;
5. Proven leadership and administrative skills;
6. Ability to travel and work in high pressure multicultural environments while delivering high impact results;
7. Fluency in English and a working knowledge of French; and
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Method of Application
Applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number POF – 03/11 on both the application letter and envelope. To be considered your application must be received by 25th March 2011 addressed to:
The Director, Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari, Waiyaki way
PO Box 40092 – 0100 NAIROBI
Tel: +254 (020) 4230 000
E-mail: agra@deloitte.co.ke
