The position entails a comprehensive set of duties and obligations, encompassing key tasks and strategic initiatives essential to the role’s success. Responsibilities include overseeing critical operations, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The role demands adherence to established protocols, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving to address challenges efficiently. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with stakeholders, effective communication of progress and outcomes, and continuous evaluation of performance metrics to drive improvement. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, analytical acumen, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and accountability.
Program Oversight and Learning entails monitoring the progress and effectiveness of initiatives, analyzing data to assess outcomes, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This role requires a keen eye for detail to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, as well as the ability to generate actionable insights from performance metrics. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data interpretation, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to drive informed decision-making and enhance program impact.
As the central liaison between PMU leads and PhD senior leadership, this role facilitates seamless communication of insights, risk assessments, and strategic determinations throughout the organization.
Collaborate with PMU leads in India and Ethiopia to enhance the efficiency of PMU activities across diverse regions while facilitating the exchange of best practices and insights among teams.
Collaborate with PMU leads in India and Ethiopia to monitor the progress of existing PMU deliverables, provide updates to government partners and funders, and adjust deliverables and targets as needed.
Collaborate closely with PMU leads in India and Ethiopia to deliver technical assistance for the preparation of written documents and presentation materials.
As a key contributor to our organization’s growth, you will play a vital role in cultivating and expanding strategic partnerships while spearheading business development initiatives. Your responsibilities will include identifying, negotiating, and finalizing high-impact collaborations that align with our long-term objectives. Additionally, you will analyze market trends to uncover new opportunities, foster relationships with potential partners, and drive revenue growth through innovative deal structures. This position requires a results-driven mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in CRM tools, data analysis, and strategic planning is essential, along with a proven track record in partnership development or sales.
Collaborate closely with PhD’s senior leadership team, including the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Economist, to establish and refine the strategic direction for the organization’s government advisory initiatives.
We are responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of new government advisory programs, commencing with opportunity identification and cultivating key relationships, progressing through proposal submission and strategic staffing, and culminating in the successful launch of the program.
Develop and oversee partnerships with:
Government partners collaborate to stimulate demand for government advisory initiatives, specifically digital agriculture roadmaps (DAR) and Plus.
Multilateral development finance institutions, including the World Bank, African Development Bank (AFDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFA), should integrate digital agriculture solutions into their expansive funding programs.
Skilled professionals will collaborate with current PhD ecosystem partners to explore avenues for offering strategic guidance to governments and funders, particularly concerning the scaling of public digital agriculture initiatives.
Represent PhD in external engagements, creating compelling written materials and presentations to strengthen the evidence base and advocate for the organization’s government advisory model.
Our focus lies in cultivating and strengthening organizational capabilities to enhance overall performance and efficiency. This involves developing and implementing strategies that build a robust framework for sustainable growth, improving processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include identifying skill gaps within teams, designing tailored training programs, and measuring the impact of these initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Additionally, we collaborate with leadership to align capability-building efforts with broader business goals, ensuring measurable outcomes and long-term success.
To design and implement the internal systems, playbooks, and processes that will enable government advisory to function as a scalable, replicable service offering within PhD, with a focus on establishing robust onboarding frameworks for new Plus, fostering effective knowledge management across global teams, and defining rigorous quality standards for advisory deliverables.
Collaborate with PhD’s senior leadership team—consisting of the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Economist—as well as staff assigned to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) initiatives to establish a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework. This framework will evaluate the impact of PhD’s government advisory programs, measuring both direct outcomes on farmer service delivery and indirect effects through policy support and coordination efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
The perfect candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications and attributes:
A bachelor’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, business (including an MBA), computer science, data science, or a related discipline is required.
Requires substantial expertise in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, coupled with a minimum of two years of progressive experience overseeing projects, programs, or operational units.
Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships with key decision-makers in senior government roles, multilateral organizations, and influential stakeholders across low- and middle-income nations.
Proficiency in quantitative analysis, coupled with the capacity to transform data into actionable strategic insights, is essential.
Proficient in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks within international development initiatives, with a proven ability to develop effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and comprehensive MEL systems.
Proficient English communication skills are required—including exceptional writing, presentation, and verbal abilities—to effectively convert evidence into persuasive narratives tailored for government stakeholders and donors.
The capacity to navigate seamlessly across strategy, business development, and execution—spanning from high-level advisory engagements to the development of internal frameworks—is essential.
Meticulous attention to detail is essential to excelling in this role.
Proactively driven with a strong sense of initiative, this role demands exceptional perseverance and self-direction to excel in environments with minimal oversight and significant ambiguity. The ideal candidate must consistently meet deadlines by maintaining focus and productivity despite challenging and unpredictable conditions.
Experience leading and engaging with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated readiness to undertake international travel, encompassing destinations across India, Ethiopia, and various countries in Africa and Asia, with a travel commitment of up to 50%.
Seeking professionals with a proven track record in relevant fields and a minimum of [X] years of hands-on experience. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in [specific field] or a closely related discipline, supplemented by advanced certifications or specialized training where applicable. Demonstrated proficiency in [specific skill or tool] is essential, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Prior experience in [specific industry or role] is highly advantageous, as are leadership qualities and the capacity to thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. Familiarity with [specific software, methodology, or regulation] is preferred, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation is expected.
A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, business (MBA), computer science, data science, or a closely related discipline is required.
Professional candidates should possess prior experience in any of the following domains: conducting experimental research, such as randomized evaluations and gathering primary data in developing countries; working within the technology or startup ecosystem; participating in agricultural development initiatives; or engaging in management consulting roles.
Professional experience gained in India, Ethiopia, or other developing nations is required.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
2 years
