The Partnership Officer will work closely with the Managing Director and relevant staff in AFS Forum, various teams across AGRA, to strengthen and grow the AFS Forum Partners Group, identify, disseminate information, and deliver on partnership and public sector-led opportunities that scale AFS Forum’s efforts. The ideal candidate will build and manage relationships with predominantly public sector partners to scale AFS’s existing financing (Governments, institutional partners UN agencies, Development Banks, Philanthropies), to identify new opportunities for investments and sponsorships, adopt innovative approaches and develop opportunities to leverage additional resources (i.e., catalytic co-investment) from new partners including climate funds for transformation, create bridges with national, regional and global financing platforms to improve access to affordable financing and reach the 50 million USD targets by 2027. S/he will work closely with the coordinator of the thematic platforms and each thematic platform to develop proposals to mobilize institutional partners, multiyear partners, and annual sponsors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and grow high-value partnerships that advance the AFS Forum’s strategic priorities.
- Identify and secure new partners aligned to value chains, systems transformation, and regional priorities.
- Create linkages across partners and donor programs to unlock funding for the Forum, including the annual summit and thematic platforms.
- Position and represent AFSF at key agribusiness platforms to showcase impact and unlock new collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinate thematic platforms meetings and foster effective collaboration across a diverse partner ecosystem.
- Support governance structures and operating models that enhance partnership effectiveness and accountability.
- Work with country teams to prioritize needs and implement structured partner coordination frameworks.
- Oversee a dynamic network of partners, ensuring strong engagement and value delivery.
- Work closely with partners to maximize impact from multiyear and annual sponsorships.
- Share and connect partners with relevant public and private sector opportunities across AGRA and beyond.
- Ensure timely execution, tracking, and reporting of partner activities and commitments.
- Manage critical partnerships, grants, and service providers in coordination with internal teams.
- Manage and leverage partner databases to support engagement and decision-making.
- Oversee end-to-end partner coordination, including planning and delivery of the annual event.
Key Qualifications and Experience Required
- Master’s degree in business administration (strategic analysis focus), International Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Social Entrepreneurship, Education, or related field.
- Knowledge of the agriculture sector and exposure to private sector investment processes and policies in Africa.
- Experience working in agriculture development in Africa, including strategic partnership/relationship development and management, public-private partnerships, and agribusiness.
- Experience working with a large multinational development agency in a coordination role for the AFSF platform.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
- Ability to effectively manage partnership projects through comprehensive planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Proficiency in crafting compelling proposals and concept notes that attract donor interests.
- Ability to effectively represent AGRA at relevant forums and alliances.
- Exhibits strong research abilities to identify potential partnerships, funding sources, and Agri-investment opportunities.
- Demonstrated social and humanitarian awareness, along with the diplomatic skills necessary to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
How to Apply
If you believe you are a fit for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV (including your email and telephone contact information) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number PO/AFSF/04/2026 on the subject line of the application email.
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