We help farmers to increase their harvests, build their
incomes and sustain natural resources, partnering with governments and the
private sector to find effective ways to fight poverty.
We work closely with local communities, who actively
participate in all the decisions about our work.
Typically, our staff are from the local area, can speak the
local language and have a deep understanding of the local context.
Salary: £81,000 – £86,000
Sustainable agriculture and integrated landscape management has the power to change lives and underpin prosperity, food security and climate resilience the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture, building links to markets and the sustainable management of natural resources in eastern Africa. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We are looking for a Director of Programmes who has outstanding technical expertise in one or more of our priority strategic approaches, the integrity, maturity and confidence to inspire and motive a team of specialists; and who has a real passion for sustainable rural development in Africa.
The Director of Programmes will lead the work to build our portfolio of high-quality programmes, ensuring that they deliver maximum impact for the communities we work with. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of Farm Africa’s work, an excellent understanding of programme finances, have exceptional people management skills and a wealth of experience of being an envoy for the organisation and influencing donors.
We have an ambitious strategy to deepen our impact over the next five years. We’ll reach more people; lift more communities out of poverty; work with more corporate partners who share our vision; and, open up more agricultural markets.
We’ll make change happen. Farm Africa. Growing Futures
If you want to be part of this change, send your full CV and a covering letter to recruitment@farmafrica.org by 9:00 am, Monday 16 August. More information about Director of Programmes role can be found in the job description.
We expect stage one interviews to take place on the 23 and 24 August. Candidates will then be selected to take part in a final interview on 27 August.
Note: Farm Africa will not accept third party applications and recruitment consultants are respectfully asked not to get in touch with regards to this role.
The deadline for submitting the application is 16 July 2021.
