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

• Educational background

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant subject Leading technical expertise in either social and economic development areas: agriculture or natural resource management Leading technical expertise in gender focused social and economic development
• A deep understanding of the socio-political, economic climate of east Africa, or other regions in Africa, as well as key institutions

Experience

• Experience of making a clear and compelling contribution to the strategic direction of a complex organisation or regional programme
• Experience of working for an international NGO or private sector entity, delivering large scale programmes
• Track record in securing long term and scale funding from a wide range of institutional donors
• Delivering development outcomes at scale through building effective partnerships with private sector organisations

Skills & abilities

• Strong networks with peer technical organisation
• Strong leadership and management skills, gained as a senior manager in a complex organisation
• Compelling communicator in writing and in person
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to lead and manage across a range of nationalities and cultures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, strong personal resilience
• A talent for getting the best out of people, helping them grow and challenging poor performance Inspirational and inclusive leadership
• Commitment to continued professional development and ongoing learning
• Ability to directly or indirectly influence external stakeholders
• Strong emotional intelligence and selfawareness