Senior Agribusiness Specialist
World Bank, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Agribusiness Specialist
Job #: req36117
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Agriculture
Grade: GG
Term: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish
Closing Date: 4/8/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral partnership and financing platform dedicated to improving food and nutrition security worldwide. Launched by the G20, GAFSP builds resilient, sustainable agriculture and food systems in the world’s poorest countries. Since 2010, GAFSP has pooled US$2.44 billion in donor funds and supported over 190 public and private sector projects worldwide.
GAFSP recognizes producer organizations as key actors linking producers to input, capital, and product markets, thereby increasing the income and productivity of agricultural producers, particularly small‑holder farmers, and improving availability and access to food for consumers.
Objective The Senior Agribusiness Specialist combines program coordination and technical functions. As Deputy Coordinator for the GAFSP Coordination Unit, the Specialist will provide strategy and partnership leadership and serve as the operational lead for GAFSP’s Business Investment Financing Track.
Scope of Work
Manage coordination of GAFSP’s internal operations and workstreams. Oversee day‑to‑day functioning of the Coordination Unit, prepare and organize bi‑annual Steering Committee meetings and high‑level events, manage budget planning and monitoring, and drive strategic initiatives approved by the Steering Committee.
Manage strategic relations and partnerships. Enhance relations with existing partners, cultivate new partners, facilitate strategic dialogues, and coordinate the Steering Committee relationship, including organizing regular meetings and serving as Secretary to the monthly Leadership team meeting.
Design, implement, and report on the GAFSP Resource Mobilization Plan. Collaborate with the Program Head and Communications team on outreach, advocacy, and visibility campaigns, coordinating messaging across all workstreams.
Lead delivery of the Business Investment Financing Track. Lead design and implementation of new calls for proposals, draft call documents, recruit advisory committee members, process funding requests, and develop data management systems for monitoring and reporting.
Provide strategic and policy guidance on GAFSP program calls. Identify key strategy and policy issues, prepare initial drafts of strategy and policy documents, and guide development of approach notes and decision documents for future calls.
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in development economics, agriculture, or international relations.
Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience in agriculture, food systems, agribusiness, or multilateral program management.
Experience working in partnership environments with governmental agencies, donors, recipients, NGOs, private sector, and development partners.
Strong relationship‑building, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Spanish preferred.
Technical Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication in English.
Strong analytical skills and experience leading policy dialogue and project design.
Experience in leading strategy development and operational planning for global programmes.
Familiarity with FIF management, GAFSP supervising entities, and IFC investments.
Proven team and interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, multi‑sectoral environment.
Operational experience in agribusiness and agri‑finance.
Ability to synthesize and present information in clear formats.
Willingness to travel.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and respond quickly to stakeholders’ needs.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo for greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Hold each other accountable for results.
Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Organization: World Bank
Sector: Agriculture
Grade: GG
Term: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish
Closing Date: 4/8/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral partnership and financing platform dedicated to improving food and nutrition security worldwide. Launched by the G20, GAFSP builds resilient, sustainable agriculture and food systems in the world’s poorest countries. Since 2010, GAFSP has pooled US$2.44 billion in donor funds and supported over 190 public and private sector projects worldwide.
GAFSP recognizes producer organizations as key actors linking producers to input, capital, and product markets, thereby increasing the income and productivity of agricultural producers, particularly small‑holder farmers, and improving availability and access to food for consumers.
Objective The Senior Agribusiness Specialist combines program coordination and technical functions. As Deputy Coordinator for the GAFSP Coordination Unit, the Specialist will provide strategy and partnership leadership and serve as the operational lead for GAFSP’s Business Investment Financing Track.
Scope of Work
Manage coordination of GAFSP’s internal operations and workstreams. Oversee day‑to‑day functioning of the Coordination Unit, prepare and organize bi‑annual Steering Committee meetings and high‑level events, manage budget planning and monitoring, and drive strategic initiatives approved by the Steering Committee.
Manage strategic relations and partnerships. Enhance relations with existing partners, cultivate new partners, facilitate strategic dialogues, and coordinate the Steering Committee relationship, including organizing regular meetings and serving as Secretary to the monthly Leadership team meeting.
Design, implement, and report on the GAFSP Resource Mobilization Plan. Collaborate with the Program Head and Communications team on outreach, advocacy, and visibility campaigns, coordinating messaging across all workstreams.
Lead delivery of the Business Investment Financing Track. Lead design and implementation of new calls for proposals, draft call documents, recruit advisory committee members, process funding requests, and develop data management systems for monitoring and reporting.
Provide strategic and policy guidance on GAFSP program calls. Identify key strategy and policy issues, prepare initial drafts of strategy and policy documents, and guide development of approach notes and decision documents for future calls.
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in development economics, agriculture, or international relations.
Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience in agriculture, food systems, agribusiness, or multilateral program management.
Experience working in partnership environments with governmental agencies, donors, recipients, NGOs, private sector, and development partners.
Strong relationship‑building, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Spanish preferred.
Technical Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication in English.
Strong analytical skills and experience leading policy dialogue and project design.
Experience in leading strategy development and operational planning for global programmes.
Familiarity with FIF management, GAFSP supervising entities, and IFC investments.
Proven team and interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, multi‑sectoral environment.
Operational experience in agribusiness and agri‑finance.
Ability to synthesize and present information in clear formats.
Willingness to travel.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and respond quickly to stakeholders’ needs.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo for greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Hold each other accountable for results.
Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Benefits and Resources Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
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