Agriculture Production Specialist – Regional Market Development

About the role

The Agriculture Production Specialist will support DAI’s five‑year programme aimed at strengthening staple food production and trade across Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Niger. Based in Accra, the role combines field work, policy analysis and financing support to improve business models and regional market policies.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Challenge Fund by identifying, evaluating and supporting innovative agribusiness models in food production and marketing.
• Provide evidence, analysis and advocacy through the Policy Facility to promote rationalised agricultural trade policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with DAI teams and local partners in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Niger, including regular travel to project sites.
• Monitor and report on programme outcomes, including business model improvements and policy reforms.

Required profile

• Fluent in English and French.
• Proven experience in agricultural production, market development or agribusiness in West Africa.
• Strong background in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement and project implementation.
• Ability to work in a multi‑country, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of staple crop production systems and value chains.
• Experience with market analysis and financing mechanisms for agribusiness.
• Policy research and advocacy skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence regional food security and trade policies.
• Collaborative work with an international development leader.
• Travel across four West African countries.