Head of Agrifood Systems (PANA)

About the role

The Head of Agrifood Systems (PANA) will lead the design, implementation and scaling of agrifood initiatives across the Foundation’s programmes. Reporting to senior management, the role will be based in Nairobi and will work closely with the new Kigali office to ensure alignment of regional strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for agrifood systems, climate‑smart agriculture and nutrition programmes.
• Oversee the Rwanda Employment and Enterprise Development Initiative (REEDI) and the Secondary Education Teachers’ Initiative.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high performance and results‑oriented delivery.
• Coordinate with senior leadership in Toronto and country‑level partners to align interventions.
• Represent the Foundation at external forums, building partnerships and advocating for sustainable agrifood solutions.

Required profile

• 12‑15 years of experience in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, agrifood systems, nutrition, rural development or climate‑smart agriculture.
• At least 7 years of experience leading and managing teams.
• PhD or Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, agricultural economics or a related field.

Required skills