Job Opportunity in Ghana: Senior Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer at the African Development Bank
Are you passionate about agriculture, natural resource management, and sustainable development in Africa? The African Development Bank (AfDB) is currently hiring a Senior Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer to join its team in Accra, Ghana. This is a key role focused on advancing the “Feed Africa” agenda, one of AfDB’s top strategic priorities aimed at transforming African agriculture and improving livelihoods across the continent.
📌 Job Overview
Position: Senior Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer
Location: Accra, Ghana
Application Deadline: May 27, 2025
Salary: Competitive (local terms, no relocation package)
This position is ideal for experienced professionals who are ready to drive impactful projects in agriculture and natural resources, offering technical leadership and policy expertise that directly contribute to sustainable food systems and rural development in West Africa.
🌱 About the African Development Bank
Established in 1964, the AfDB is Africa’s leading multilateral development finance institution, comprising 81 member countries, including 54 in Africa. The Bank supports transformative projects that spur inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty. Under its Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033) and the “High 5s” priorities, AfDB focuses on energy, industrialization, agriculture, regional integration, and improving quality of life.
🎯 Role and Responsibilities
As the Senior Agriculture Officer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Designing and supervising agricultural and agro-industrial projects.
- Promoting value chain development, particularly in crop, livestock, and fisheries sectors.
- Enhancing private sector involvement and SME growth in agriculture.
- Supporting the setup of agro-processing hubs and farm-to-market systems.
- Advising on agricultural policies and enabling environments.
- Working closely with regional stakeholders, government agencies, and donors to ensure projects align with local needs and strategic goals.
You will also contribute to the Country Strategy Paper for Ghana, providing deep insights into agriculture’s role in national development.
💼 What Makes You a Strong Candidate?
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- A master’s degree in agriculture, rural development, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in agricultural project design, implementation, and sector strategy.
- Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, policy development, and donor-funded project cycles.
- Proven project management skills and a client-focused, results-driven mindset.
- Fluency in English or French (with working knowledge of the other language).
- Ghanaian nationality or legal right to work in Ghana (no relocation or work permit sponsorship is provided).
Experience working with multilateral development institutions or international NGOs is a plus.
🧩 Why This Role Matters
This position is more than a job — it’s a mission-driven opportunity to shape Africa’s agricultural transformation. You will help smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and governments build more resilient food systems and unlock the potential of the agricultural sector to create jobs and fight poverty.
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