Programs Officer

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 Programs Officer will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the project's six workstreams, from smallholder farmers’ enrolment and climate-smart training through to processing-center rollout, market linkages and community engagement. The role keeps activities on schedule against the project's four implementation phases, supports partner coordination between AgroCenta and project partners, and ensures that programme commitments under the Scope of Work are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain detailed annual and quarterly work plans aligned to the project's four phases (Inception & Setup; Capacity Building & Planting; First Harvest, Processing & Sales; Expansion & Consolidation).

• Coordinate activities across the six workstreams: Sustainable Agriculture & Land Restoration, Value Chain & Agro-Processing, Field Agent Model, Market Access & Financial Inclusion, Vocational & Digital Skills, and Community & Institutional Support.

• Track progress against milestones such as 4,000 young people transitioned and 2,000+ hectares cultivated by Year 2, and 20 processing centers operational by Month 24.

Beneficiary & Training Programs

• Support the identification, selection and enrolment of smallholder farmers, prioritizing mining-affected communities.

• Coordinate delivery of climate-smart agriculture, digital literacy, agri-business and GMP/quality-standards training.

• Promote targeted inclusion of women and youth, working towards 30% women farmers and 50% youth agent participation.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a day-to-day link between AgroCenta, project partners, input suppliers, offtakers, and government agencies.

• Support the establishment and running of the Project Steering Committee with chiefs, local government, and forestry authorities.

• Help maintain community engagement and grievance mechanisms in project communities.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual programme reports in collaboration with the M&E and Finance teams.

• Document lessons learned, success stories and best practices to inform scale-up and the sustainability plan.

• Maintain programme records, meeting minutes and partner correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Rural Development, Project Management, Social Sciences or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.

• At least 4 years' experience coordinating agricultural, livelihoods, or rural development programs, preferably donor- or government-funded.

• Familiarity with value chain approaches, particularly cassava and/or maize.

• Experience with community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and multi-partner projects.

• Strong report writing and proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace.

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and mining-affected communities.

Desirable

• Experience in galamsey alternatives, environmental restoration, or youth employment initiatives.

• Knowledge of gender and social inclusion approaches in agriculture.

• Fluency in one or more Ghanaian languages spoken in project regions.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organization

• Stakeholder management

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Problem solving

• Teamwork across partner organizations

• Integrity and accountability

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 – Programs Officer".

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.