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Agricultural Associate

Abidjan

  • Organization: myAgro
  • Location: Abidjan
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Closing Date:

Title: Agricultural Associate

Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Reports to: CIV Country Director

 

About myAgro:

myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 - providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.

 

About the Role:

We operate in a part of the world already experiencing the harsh consequences of climate change, and our farmers are among the most vulnerable populations. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing various agricultural programs and projects. With a comprehensive understanding of agricultural practices, you will provide technical support to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

 

You Will:

  • Work with the agricultural research team, training office, and field team to develop effective and impactful training that puts best practices in the hands of farmers.
  • Follow up to ensure that best practices are being taught in the field and respond quickly to push and reinforce information in the communication chain.
  • Collaborate with the M&E team to set up comprehensive field follow-up and rapid reporting through mobile reporting.
  • Work with the training team, logistics, and field staff to execute hands-on and effective training.
  • Manage a team of trainers and field agents.

 

You Have:

  • French and English proficiency
  • At least 2 years of experience working in agriculture, with experience in project management, agricultural extension, or technical assistance, is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and experience working with smallholder farmers and/or agricultural cooperatives.
  • Desire to work independently on important projects; desire to take a great deal of 'ownership' of work
  • A passion for the mission, vision, and values of myAgro

 

Our Benefits:

  • Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage)
  • Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
  • Professional development and laptop stipends
  • The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!

 

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. You should also complete the Plum survey. You can find a link to the Plum survey on the application form for the role. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted by our team.

There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, the Plum assessment, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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