HR / Admin Manager

ABOUT US

AgroCenta Limited is a Ghanaian AgriTech company that connects smallholder farmers to markets and financial services through its CropChain and Velociti platforms.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This 36-month project enrolls young people in commercial cassava and maize farming. It aims to transition 4,000 young people into farming and establish decentralized cassava processing centers producing industrial starch and ethanol, and deploy a network of 100+ technology-enabled Field Agents. Farmers are linked to guaranteed offtake markets and digital financial services.

ROLE SUMMARY

The HR / Admin Manager will build and manage the people, administrative and logistics systems behind the Restore Ghana Project. A central priority is recruiting, onboarding and retaining a network of 100+ young, technology-enabled Field Agents (with a retention target of at least 80%), alongside District Managers, agronomists and processing-center staff. The role also oversees logistics, fleet, office administration and operational support across project locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for project staff and the Field Agent network, targeting young people aged 18–35 from project communities, with a goal of 50% youth agents.

• Develop and administer HR policies, contracts, job descriptions and onboarding programs.

• Coordinate the performance management system and the commission-based incentive structure for Field Agents.

• Maintain accurate HR records and track Field Agent recruitment and retention KPIs.

• Manage staff welfare, discipline, grievances and compliance with the Ghana Labour Act.

Training & Staff Development

• Coordinate induction and refresher training for Field Agents and staff, in collaboration with the technical teams.

• Identify capacity gaps and support professional development planning.

Administration

• Oversee office administration, records management, travel and event logistics.

• Manage contracts with service providers, vendors and landlords.

• Ensure health, safety and security procedures are in place for staff and field operations.

Operations & Logistics

• Coordinate logistics for input distribution, training events and field activities across districts.

• Manage fleet and mobility assets, including motorbikes for senior agents, and the issuance and tracking of smartphones and other equipment.

• Support operational set-up of district offices and processing-center staffing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's or CIHRM membership is an advantage.

• At least 5 years' experience in HR, administration and/or operations, including at least 2 years at managerial level.

• Demonstrated experience recruiting and managing large or dispersed field teams.

• Sound knowledge of the Ghana Labour Act and statutory HR requirements.

• Experience in logistics, procurement support and asset management.

• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace; experience with HRIS is an advantage.

Desirable

• Experience in agriculture, NGO or development project settings.

• Experience managing commission-based or incentive-driven workforces.

• Familiarity with youth employment programs.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• People management

• Organisation and multitasking

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Problem solving

• Interpersonal skills

• Process orientation

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• The opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative tackling galamsey, environmental restoration and food security.

• A dynamic, mission-driven work environment at the intersection of agriculture, technology and finance.

• Professional growth and learning opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and detailed CV (maximum 3 pages), including three referees, to info@agrocenta.com with the subject line "Application – HR / Admin Manager".

Application Deadline: 14^th November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AgroCenta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, young people and candidates from mining-affected communities are strongly encouraged to apply.