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

About the Role

This position blends executive support, coordination, and global engagement advisory. 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. The role requires an individual with exceptional judgment and contextual intelligence to enhance the President's visibility and influence on global platforms.

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

Strategic Advisory and Global Engagement (60%)

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President, ensuring alignment of strategic priorities, partnerships, and global engagement with AGRA's external influence agenda
• Develop and execute forward-looking communication strategies