Lead – Component 4, Transform Soil Fertility Management Program (Ethiopia)

About the role

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is seeking a senior professional to lead Component 4 of its TRANSFORM Program in Ethiopia. This component focuses on creating an enabling environment for soil health and fertility, aligning national actions with regional and continental strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership to integrate soil health and fertility initiatives across research, extension, and policy domains.
• Align program activities with the Ethiopian Fertilizer and Soil Health (EFSH) Roadmap, AUDA‑NEPAD, CAADP, and the Nairobi Declaration.
• Establish and facilitate national and regional multi‑stakeholder platforms to accelerate policy and market reforms.
• Convene strategic dialogues on fertilizer access, subsidy frameworks, and soil input regulations.
• Strengthen regulatory processes for registration and labeling of soil inputs in line with international standards.
• Foster integration across TRANSFORM components and coordinate with existing platforms and continental initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in leading agricultural policy, regulatory or multi‑stakeholder initiatives at national or regional level.
• Deep understanding of soil health, fertilizer markets, and African agricultural development frameworks.
• Strong track record of aligning program objectives with government and continental strategies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for high‑level stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape soil health policy in Ethiopia and across Africa.
• Collaboration with leading international experts and regional institutions.
• Supportive environment that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.