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Country Program and Procurement Support- Sierra Leone

February 20, 2026 11:59 pm

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Country Program and Procurement Support

Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) Sierra Leone

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Reference: CPPS/SL/02/2026

AGRA and its Work to Transform Agriculture

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. We do this by empowering the continent’s 33 million smallholder farming households to transform their agriculture from a struggle to survive to profitable businesses. The continent’s farmers regularly face challenges, and we aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to their agricultural and environmental challenges, leading to increased harvests for reduced hunger and more income aligned with the Kampala CAADP and national priorities.

Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access improved and high-yielding seeds, gain knowledge on sustainable farming, and linkages to profitable markets. In our work, we aspire to build the alliances, partnerships, and networks required to drive an inclusive agricultural transformation. We work with our partners to create an equitable youth-friendly environment that harnesses the youth dividend on the continent to drive growth and facilitate open employment opportunities for young women and men. We achieve our key objectives through a focus on the following four areas of intervention:

  1. Policy and state capability – We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
  2. Seed systems – We trigger higher productivity by increasing the availability and access to improved seeds by farmers allowing them to increase their harvests for food security and better incomes.
  3. Sustainable farming – We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanization and irrigation.
  4. Inclusive markets and trade – We work to increase the linkages between farmers, and other market actors for a positive, sustained cycle of commercialization and reinvestment.
  5. Youth, Gender, and Inclusiveness – We enable women and youth to contribute to and benefit from agriculture for their economic empowerment.

Implementing Our New Strategy Through People

People are the heartbeat of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery, impact, and success.

We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the African continent combined with an inclusive, diverse, and talented workforce from over 24 nationalities. nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action goes beyond ourselves as we arise to catalyze African Food Systems; transformation by being Deeply collaborative, Executing Excellently, Sincerely Constructive, and Increasingly Entrepreneurial, aligned with our values of (I-RISE; Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).

We are looking for people who are passionate about Africa to join our innovative, growing, and multidisciplinary team. Together, we can accelerate Africa’s food system’s transformation, thereby improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Want to join us?

Background

The Government of Sierra Leone has launched the Feed Salone Strategy (2023–2028) to accelerate and ensure food systems transformation, food security, and inclusive economic growth, targeting an annual growth rate of 10% for the agriculture sector within the next five years. The strategy focuses on boosting productivity in high- impact value chains, leveraging the comparative advantages of targeted districts, and enhancing resilience through climate-smart practices. The Feed Salone Strategy focuses on six strategic pillars: mechanization and irrigation, seed and input systems, aggregation and marketing, agricultural finance, AgTech and climate-smart agriculture, and the empowerment of women and youth.

To drive its effective implementation, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in collaboration with AGRA and its partners, seeks to hire a qualified Country Program and Procurement Support who will support the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) in program management and administrative work under the guidance of the ATO Director.

The Position Overview

Country Programs & Procurement Support – Sierra Leone Job Reference: CPPS/SL/02/2026

The Country Program and Procurement Support will provide administrative support in the full grants management cycle for the ATO, including the design, documentation, review, and monitoring of in-kind grants, ensuring timely donor and other reporting, and processes adhering to AGRA’s policies and donor requirements. The role will contribute to efficient office operations, event coordination, information management, and reporting, thereby enhancing the overall performance and effectiveness of the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO). The role ensures smooth operations, facilitates communication within the ATO and AGRA teams, and supports grant management, ensuring the preparation of donor reports and other reports complies with procurement and logistical processes.

The ideal candidate will ensure the timely flow of information, documentation, and deliverables across multiple workstreams; supports development and tracking of budgets; coordinate meetings and missions; and maintain accurate records and databases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate day-to-day administrative, financial, and logistical functions of the ATO to ensure seamless implementation of planned activities.
  • Prepare office material requirements, procurement plan, and budget with the guidance of the Director
  • Ensure procurement, finance, human resources, travel, IT, logistics, and accommodation arrangements are performed according to AGRA policies.
  • Maintain and update records of all financial, audit reports, and procurement.
  • Support the development and tracking of workplans, budgets, and procurement plans to align with the Sierra Leone Government and AGRA’s.
  • Manage documentation workflows and filing systems to ensure easy retrieval and information integrity.
  • Contribute to drafting and consolidating reports, presentations, and other internal or donor-facing documents.
  • Support the design, preparation, and monitoring of in-kind grants and ensure compliance with AGRA’s grant management procedures.
  • Facilitate internal reviews and quality checks on project and grant documentation before approval
  • Act as the primary administrative liaison between the ATO and other AGRA departments (Finance, HR, Procurement, Partnerships, Communications, M&E) to always ensure smooth running of the ATO.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, and missions, including scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, and documentation.
  • Support communication with ATO team members to monitor progress, follow up on deliverables, and ensure alignment of timelines.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with administrative focal points and program teams at the Country Office and Headquarters to strengthen coordination and information flow.
  • Support internal communications, announcements, and dissemination of updates within the ATO.
  • Ensure timely preparation of donor and other reports and processing of contracts, procurement requests, and expense reports in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Track implementation of grants and administrative activities, providing periodic updates and alerts on pending tasks.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and dashboards for grant tracking, deliverables, and performance indicators.
  • Support compliance monitoring by ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness of grants and procurement records.
  • Draft and circulate minutes, action trackers, and follow-up matrices from meetings, ensuring timely closure of action.
  • Document and share lessons learned, success stories, and best practices from ATO operations and administrative processes.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in management, Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, or related fields would be an asset. Project Management, Development Studies, or related field.
  • An advanced diploma or postgraduate certificate in Administration, Grants Management, or Program Coordination is an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with ERP or project management systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, or Asana) will be an asset
  • Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), Office Administration, or Grants and Compliance Management is desirable.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in administration, financial management, or human resource management. Previous experience as an accountant would also be an asset
  • Proven experience in grants management, reporting, compliance monitoring, and operational coordination.
  • Strong background in supporting complex projects involving multiple partners and timelines.
  • Experience in report preparation, data management, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Must have a good understanding of financial workflows, budgeting, and procurement coordination.
  • Must be skilled in maintaining structured digital and physical records for operational transparency and audit readiness.
  • Ability to organize events, workshops, and missions efficiently.
  • Must be competent in using MS Office, databases, and collaborative tools to enhance efficiency and workflow management

If you believe you are a fit for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV (including your email and telephone contact information) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number CPPS/SL/02/2026 on the subject line of the application email.

Applications must be received on or before 20th February 2026. Due to the large volumes of applications we usually receive, we will only be able to contact those candidates who are shortlisted.

 For more information on the AGRA, visit www.agra.org.

AGRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer