Senior Market, Sector & Policy Development Expert for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology
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FARA and FiBL are hiring a Senior Market, Sector & Policy Development Expert (80–100%) based in Accra, Ghana, starting 01 November 2026. The role leads market, sector, and policy development initiatives across Africa, builds strategic networks, and supports organic agriculture and agroecology projects. Candidates need a minimum MSc and strong experience in organic/agroecology markets, value chains, and international cooperation, with full professional proficiency in French and English.
- Senior expert role focused on organic agriculture and agroecology market, sector, and policy development
- Duty station in Accra, Ghana, with frequent travel to other African countries
- Start date: 01 November 2026; position is 80–100%
- Requires minimum MSc and several years of practical market/sector development experience
- Must have full professional proficiency in French and English; German is an asset
- Apply via the company site listed on the posting
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Original source description
Negotiable
Vacancies
1
15 Sep 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Accra, Greater Accra
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Job Description
The
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, FARA
, and the
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
, through the Department of International Cooperation (ICO), have been collaborating since 2013, addressing issues related to smallholder agricultural productivity and sustainable food systems.
Established in the late 1990’s and headquartered in Ghana, FARA is the apex continental organization responsible for coordinating and advocating for agricultural research for development (AR4D) in Africa. FARA aims to address key development frameworks, such as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). It serves as the technical arm of the African Union Commission on matters concerning agricultural science, technology, and innovation.
FiBL is one of the world's leading research institutions in organic agriculture and agroecology and employs around 350 people in Switzerland. FiBL's strengths include interdisciplinary research, joint innovations with farmers and the food industry, and rapid knowledge transfer. FiBL's expertise is in demand nationally and in numerous international projects in research, extension, training, and development cooperation.
To strengthen this partnership further, the two organizations are seeking to recruit a
Senior Market, Sector & Policy Development Expert (80-100%) for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology,
starting on 01 November 2026
Duty station:
Accra, Ghana, on the premises and in close administrative and strategic collaboration with FARA, with frequent travel to other African countries.
Your mission
Lead, facilitate, and suppor
t market, sector, and policy development initiatives in various FiBL and relevant FARA projects across Africa
Establish and sustain
strategic networks among public and private actors
Identify and expand
local and international organic, agroecological, and other market opportunities and facilitate market development strategies for stakeholders, ensuring ownership and sustainability
Champion, develop, and build capacity
on participatory market and food systems development tools and strategies such as Market System Development and Value Chain Development
Create, monitor, and evaluate
impact chains and contribute to scaling, policy development, and advocacy strategies
Acquire and manage
relevant research and development initiatives and projects for FiBL and FARA and partners
Contribute
impactfully to the FIBL strategy and represent FIBL and FARA values.
Your profile
University degree (min MSc)
in agriculture, agribusiness, economics, international development, or a related field;
Strong track record
in organic farming and agroecology markets;
Several years of practical
Experience
in market and/or sector development, preferably within the organic or sustainable agriculture sector;
Strategic thinker
who can translate complex value chain analyses into practical, market-ready solutions;
Proven
in international cooperation projects and in impact chain building with African food systems, and with a deep understanding of collaboration within the African context;
High level of engagement,
maintaining strong relationships with partners through both virtual collaboration and frequent international travel;
Strong team player and good networker with good communication skills; Skilled in participatory, capacity-building, and sensitive working styles;
Full professional proficiency in French and English.
German and other languages used in Africa are an asset.
You participate in various FiBL and FARA projects and initiatives. You contribute to and benefit from the team of about 30 experts in the ICO department, 300 researchers at FiBL in Switzerland, the FARA team in Ghana, and their continent-wide partners. You report on content matters to the 'Policy and Sector Development' Group Leader at FiBL and the Policy and Investment Leader at FARA. You also work in close coordination with international project managers at FiBL. You report on administrative matters to FARA.
We offer
You will be employed by FARA, FiBL’s strategic partner in Accra, Ghana. Your salary and employment conditions are in line with the FARA guidelines. In addition, FiBL offers a workplace culture characterized by efficient, uncomplicated work and numerous opportunities to help shape the institute. As a research institute with a big global network, we consider training opportunities and further
Education
for our employees highly important.
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Does this position interest you? Sabine Douxchamps
(
[email protected]
)
, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Markus Arbenz
(
[email protected]
)
, FiBL’s Africa Coordinator, and Kwaku Antwi
(
[email protected]
)
of FARA will be happy to answer your questions.
We particularly welcome applications from female candidates. We would be pleased to receive your electronic application in one PDF file (including motivation letter, CV, references and salary expectations) by 15 September 2026, with the reference “Senior Market, Sector & Policy Development Expert (80-100%)” via application form
https://recruitingapp-2995.umantis.com/Vacancies/404/Application/New/2
.
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