Special Advisor to the President at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Position Overview

The President of AGRA seeks a high-performing, trusted, and strategically minded Special Advisor to join the Office of the President as a senior partner in shaping and executing the organization's global engagement agenda.

This role blends executive support, coordination, and global engagement advisory. It requires an individual with exceptional judgment and contextual intelligence to enhance the President's visibility and influence on global platforms. The Special Advisor will work closely with the President, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership to position AGRA at the center of Africa's agrifood transformation narrative, while ensuring operational excellence and alignment within the Office of the President.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Executive Support and Coordination (30%)

• Serve as the operational anchor to the President, ensuring her time, focus, and engagements align with strategic priorities
• Manage the President's complex and dynamic calendar with precision, ensuring alignment of time with AGRA's objectives
• Anticipate needs, prepare daily briefs, and ensure the President is fully equipped for meetings, travel, and decision-making
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and events involving high-level stakeholders (Heads of State, Ministers, donors, and Board members)
• Support preparation and coordination for key governance and leadership meetings (Board, Executive Committee, donor reviews, etc.)
• Support planning and execution of leadership off-sites, retreats, and major institutional events
• Contribute to knowledge management, document organization, and process improvement within the Office of the President
• Manage confidential information with utmost discretion and judgment
• Ensure efficient systems for expense management, documentation, and information flow
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to ensure internal systems and workflows operate with precision and excellence

Location

Nairobi, Kenya