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Senior Program Manager - Agribusiness
Equity Group Foundation
Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Deadline
April 9, 2026
Category
Agriculture
Job Description
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is the social investment arm of Equity Group Holdings, one of the largest banking groups in East and Central Africa. EGF drives transformative programs in agriculture, education, health, and entrepreneurship across the region. The Agribusiness team works to build sustainable food systems and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers and MSMEs by connecting them to financial services, markets, and capacity development.
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Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in agribusiness program management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
- Extensive practical experience in agricultural production and management including sustainable and climate-smart practices
- Deep understanding of agronomic principles, seed selection, fertilizer application, and irrigation management
- Strong experience in MSME development including facilitating access to microfinance and credit guarantee schemes
- Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
- Business or finance courses will be an added advantage
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic design, implementation, and monitoring of large-scale agribusiness and food system development programs
- Mobilize, recruit, and conduct sensitization forums for target participants, partners, and value chain actors
- Oversee the enrolment of targeted beneficiaries into Equity Bank and related financial products, e-commerce, and market linkage platforms
- Deliver advanced training on financial education, agribusiness management, and good agricultural practices
- Support farmers and other value chain actors to improve technical, financial, and entrepreneurial capacities
- Facilitate access to Equity Bank's financial services, handholding beneficiaries to utilize banking products effectively
- Organize and coordinate regular farmer group meetings, mentoring, and coaching sessions
- Prepare comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports for senior management
- Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to collect high-quality data and track program impact
- Represent EGF in agriculture forums, engaging with staff, local partners, and stakeholders at branch and regional level
