Head for Agrifood Systems
Quick answer
The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a senior Head for Agrifood Systems to develop and implement transformative programs across Africa, focusing on agrifood systems, agribusiness, climate resilience, and youth empowerment. The role involves strategic implementation, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and leadership.
- Role
- Head for Agrifood Systems
- Organization
- Mastercard Foundation
- Location
- Pan-African (remote or in-office based on preference)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Head for Agrifood Systems will develop and implement transformative programs for the Foundation's Pan-African Programs team to unlock sustainable work opportunities for young people in Africa, focusing on agrifood systems, agribusiness, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.
What you'll do
- Interpret and cascade the agrifood systems strategy roadmap of the Foundation
- Develop new regional and Pan-African partnerships
- Partner with country program teams for timely support
- Lead in the creation of collaboration platforms
- Support country teams to collect and collate learnings
What it takes
- 12-15 years of experience in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, agrifood systems, or related sectors
- PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field
- Experience leading and managing teams
- Demonstrated expertise and established networks across agriculture and agrifood systems
- Experience with program development and large complex programs
- Proven experience engaging high-level government officials
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Pan-African, flexible location (remote or in-office based on preference)
What are the key qualifications required?
12-15 years of experience, PhD or Master’s degree, leadership and management experience, established networks, program development experience.
How do I apply for this position?
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How to apply
Apply directly on Mastercard Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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