Climate Resilience Agriculture Manager

Position Summary:

The coastal regions in West Africa are facing various challenges associated with climate change, including coastal erosion and alterations in rainfall patterns. Rising sea levels and more frequent storms are causing destruction of important ecosystems such as beaches, dunes and coral reefs, which protect the coasts from flooding and erosion. The changes in rainfall patterns are causing more frequent and intense droughts and floods, affecting agriculture, fisheries, and water supply. The challenges are also damaging infrastructure, housing, and agricultural land.

In partnership, UN-Habitat, University of Twente, HFHI and Abidjan Convention designed a project with three different but complementary components: spatial planning, concrete interventions, and coordination and governance. The project goal is to improve adaptation of small to medium coastal settlements of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire by reducing climate change impact and establishing resilient economies and communities. The project proposal was approved by the Adaptation Fund in August 2023.

HFHI will be in charge of the implementation of various climate adaptation activities at the field level, with a focus on early warning systems, awareness raising, green and blue infrastructure development, mangroves reforestation, climate-resilient agriculture and other livelihoods opportunities (See more details of project responsibilities in Annex 1).

HFHI is seeking a Climate Resilience Agriculture Manager responsible for implementing sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices, ensuring livelihood opportunities for communities in the project areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive agricultural climate resilience strategy aligned with the project objective.
• Promote and implement climate-resilient agricultural practices, including sustainable water management, soil conservation, and crop diversification.
• Establish a training center and develop demonstration agricultural fields.
• Develop training program for farmers on innovative and adaptive agricultural techniques.
• Identify and implement livelihood opportunities related to agriculture, such as value-added processing, agribusiness development, and market linkages.
• Provide remote technical support and share experiences with the counterpart in Ghana.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field, and minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in leadership roles such as Climate Resilience Agriculture Manager

• Fluency in English and French

  Years of Related Experience:

• 10+ years of project experience working in experience in managing climate-resilient agriculture projects, preferably in the context of international development.

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure development projects, particularly in coastal or climate-affected regions.

• Experienced knowledge of Adaptation Fund policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Experience working in the Cote ‘d’Ivoire and Ghana will be an added advantage

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team of technical experts with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural background and experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as consortium partners private sector, government officials, donors, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices