📍 Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
🏢 Company: AFC Land & Development Bank (A Subsidiary of AFC Holdings)
📅 Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
📧 Apply to: [email protected]
📌 Email Subject: Head Special Projects & Agronomy
AFC Land & Development Bank is seeking a visionary and results-driven leader to spearhead its special projects and agronomic advisory initiatives. As the Head of Special Projects & Agronomy, you will lead high-impact agricultural development projects that advance productivity, food security, and national agricultural strategies. You will report directly to the Managing Director.
This is a senior executive opportunity for someone passionate about driving systemic agricultural transformation through strategic project design, implementation, and innovation.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning and execution of high-priority special projects aligned with national agricultural goals.
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Supervise agronomic advisory services and champion sustainable agricultural practices.
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Formulate strategies to support agricultural productivity and food security.
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Develop robust monitoring frameworks and reporting systems for effective governance and impact measurement.
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Engage with key stakeholders—farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, and development partners—to align project deliverables.
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Guide policy and technology adoption by staying informed on agri-trends, research, and best practices.
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Provide strategic technical support across agricultural value chains.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, or related field (required).
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, or similar.
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Project Management Certification (preferred).
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Minimum 5 years experience in executive-level project management, preferably in the agriculture sector.
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Track record in multi-stakeholder engagement and delivering complex, high-value projects.
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Strong leadership, data analysis, and decision-making capabilities.
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Skilled in project management tools and software.
✅ What You Bring
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Ability to build and manage teams.
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Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
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Experience translating complex data into actionable insights for large-scale impact.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
AFC Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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- Job Application Details 📝 How to Apply Send your: CV Detailed cover letter to: [email protected] Use the job title as your email subject line. Deadline: 30 April 2025