Policy Officer AGRA – Vacancies and Jobs

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African government, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nariobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana

Jobs Detail

Job title: Policy Officer

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Ref: PO/09-11

Reporting to: Director, Policy and Partnership

Qualification(s)

• A post graduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Public Administration or economics, with string research and publications background


• A PhD and experience working within national, Africa regional or international organization will be an advantage

Job Experience & skills

• At least 5 years experience in designing and implementing agricultural policies in support of smallholder agriculture


• Strong analytical ability to design and evaluate policy options for promoting agricultural productivity growth


• Ability to engage in policy dialogue at high levels in governments and work closely with a diverse group of donors


• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Identifying policy, instructional and regulatory constraints to the success of AGRA programme interventions and contributing towards a comprehensive policy strategy


• Monitoring and evaluating impacts of agricultural policies on key indicators


• Working closely with regional organizations on policy roundtable consultative processes with stakeholders

closing date: 14 October 2011

How to apply for this job

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the relevant reference number on both the application letter and envelope and addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Or by email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Tel: +254 20 423 0000
Fax: +254 20 444 8966