Job Description
Location: Flexible
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Salary: GBP 55,000 - 65,000 (local currency equivalent, will be paid if the employee is outside of the UK)
Help shape the future of sustainable supply chains in Africa
Farm Africa is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Sustainable Supply Manager to help grow our sustainable supply chain and advisory work.
This is a unique opportunity to combine business growth with social and environmental impact. Working with global buyers, traders, retailers, agribusinesses and impact investors, you will develop and deliver solutions that strengthen agricultural supply chains while improving opportunities for smallholder farmers across eastern Africa.
Why this role?
Businesses today face growing expectations around sustainable sourcing, traceability, climate resilience and ESG performance. At the same time, resilient smallholder farming systems are increasingly recognised as critical to the long-term success of agricultural supply chains.
For almost 40 years, Farm Africa has partnered with farmers, businesses and market actors across eastern Africa to develop practical solutions that deliver commercial, social and environmental value. We are now investing in the growth of our commercial advisory and sustainable supply chain work, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build relationships, win
business and help shape a growing area of our organisation.
What you'll do
You will lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of commercial advisory work focused on:
- Sustainable coffee supply chains
- Sustainable horticulture supply chains
- Technical assistance services for impact investors and blended finance funds
- ESG, traceability and responsible sourcing solutions
- Building long-term commercial partnerships with corporates, traders, retailers and investors
You'll identify opportunities, develop propositions, win contracts and manage delivery, helping businesses build more resilient and sustainable supply chains while generating income that supports Farm Africa's mission.
About you
We're looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for sustainable agriculture.
You will bring:
- A proven track record of winning business, generating revenue and building strategic partnerships.
- Experience in agricultural, food, commodity or related supply chains.
- Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, traceability, certification or responsible sourcing.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience engaging with senior decision-makers in corporate, investor or development finance environments.
- Knowledge of East African agricultural markets.
- An entrepreneurial approach and the ability to turn opportunities into results.
Why join Farm Africa?
You'll join an organisation with deep technical expertise, a strong reputation across eastern Africa and a growing ambition to influence how agricultural markets work for both businesses and farmers. With teams based across Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK, Farm Africa combines local insight with practical solutions that deliver measurable impact.
This is a chance to build something new, work with influential partners, and play a key role in the next phase of Farm Africa's sustainable supply chain work.
How to apply
Before applying for this role, please carefully review the job description.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience is relevant to the role and why you would like to join Farm Africa to recruitment@farmafrica.org no later than 11:00 am EAT / 9:00 am BST on Monday 20 July.
Farm Africa is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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