Sasakawa Africa Association recherche 01 Program Coordinator

About Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is an international non-governmental organization established in 1986 to advance sustainable agricultural development and food security across Africa. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a Strategic Partnership Office (SPO) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, SAA maintains country offices in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, and Uganda.

SAA supports Africa-led agricultural transformation by promoting resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems. Its work focuses on practical, innovative, and scalable agricultural extension models that bridge research and smallholder practice; capacity development for frontline extension agents and farmers; and integrated value-chain development that connects production to markets.

With nearly four decades of experience, SAA works closely with national and international research and extension systems, universities, the private sector, civil society, farmer associations, and development partners. Together, these partnerships aim to enhance productivity, profitability, and resilience, with a special focus on empowering women and youth in agriculture.

Position Overview and Objective

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is expanding its footprint into Senegal. The organization seeks to engage a highly motivated and qualified Program Coordinator to support the establishment of SAA's operations and country presence.

The coordinator will play a central role in coordinating institutional and operational start-up activities, facilitating engagement with key stakeholders, and ensuring effective administrative and communication processes. Working closely with SAA's Strategic Partnership Office (SPO) and Headquarters teams, the coordinator will lead efforts related to office establishment and operations.