{"id":8870,"date":"2026-06-22T09:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/uncategorized\/director-agriculture-policy-reform-and-institutional-strengthening-at-mca-zambia-ii\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:01:06","slug":"director-agriculture-policy-reform-and-institutional-strengthening-at-mca-zambia-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/jobs\/lusaka\/director-agriculture-policy-reform-and-institutional-strengthening-at-mca-zambia-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Director, Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening at MCA-Zambia II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Director, Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening at MCA-Zambia II\", \"description\": \"Job Description:\\n\\n\\nPosition Summary\\n\\nMCA-Zambia II is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as\u00a0Director, Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of agricultural policy and institutional reforms under the Ag PIR Project. The role focuses on strengthening agricultural systems, institutions, and market frameworks\u2014particularly within the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), and key market institutions\u2014to enhance private sector participation, improve market efficiency, and support sustainable agricultural growth in line with MCC standards.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\nStrategic Leadership and Reform Delivery\\n\\n \\tLead the design, implementation, and oversight of the Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening Project to achieve compact objectives efficiently and effectively.\\n \\tDrive market-friendly policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms that improve private sector participation in agricultural production, marketing, processing, and trade.\\n \\tProvide strategic analysis of the political economy to address entrenched barriers to reform and support feasible pathways for change.\\n\\nInstitutional Strengthening and Systems Reform\\n\\n \\tOversee initiatives to strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture's capacity to implement sustained, market-oriented policy, procedural, and administrative reforms.\\n \\tLead interventions to improve the operational efficiency and coordination of the Food Reserve Agency in managing the national strategic food reserve and food security response.\\n \\tOversee reforms to the agricultural export and import permitting system through coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry and the Zambia Revenue Authority.\\n \\tSupport the establishment and effective operation of key market institutions, including the Agricultural Marketing Council, commodity exchange, and market observatory.\\n\\nCoordination and Partnerships\\n\\n \\tMaintain strong, proactive engagement with GRZ counterparts to advance priority agricultural reforms.\\n \\tCoordinate closely with MCA teams, particularly the Asset Finance Project, to align policy reforms with expanded access to agricultural finance and equipment.\\n \\tBuild and sustain effective partnerships with public institutions, private sector actors, donors, and civil society to ensure coherence and impact.\\n \\tEstablish platforms for structured stakeholder communication and program coordination.\\n\\nProgram Management, Monitoring, and Reporting\\n\\n \\tSupervise technical staff responsible for project implementation.\\n \\tOversee procurements and technical assistance related to Ag PIR interventions.\\n \\tMonitor project performance, identify risks and implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions.\\n \\tContribute to high-quality reporting, briefings, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.\\n\\nKnowledge Leadership\\n\\nPromote capacity building, best practices, and knowledge sharing among project partners and stakeholders.\\n\\n \\tStay abreast of developments in agriculture policy, institutional reform, and market systems to inform innovation and continuous improvement.\\n \\tPerform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Operations Officer \u2013 Programs.\\n\\nMinimum Qualifications\\n\\nEducation\\n\\n \\tBachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.\\n\\nExperience\\n\\n \\tMinimum of\u00a010 years\u00a0of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of agriculture policy and institutional reform, preferably in an international development context.\\n \\tProven experience implementing institutional reforms affecting agricultural policies, systems, and practices.\\n \\tStrong understanding of private sector dynamics in agriculture, particularly in grains production, trade, and processing in Zambia.\\n \\tExperience in contract management, monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management.\\n \\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.\\n\\nPreferred Qualifications\\n\\n \\tMaster's degree in Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.\\n \\tProficiency in local language(s) will be an added advantage.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-22\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"MCA-Zambia II\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"LUSAKA\", \"addressCountry\": \"ZM\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> MCA-Zambia II<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> LUSAKA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> FULL_TIME<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p>Position Summary<\/p>\n<p>MCA-Zambia II is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as\u00a0Director, Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of agricultural policy and institutional reforms under the Ag PIR Project. The role focuses on strengthening agricultural systems, institutions, and market frameworks\u2014particularly within the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), and key market institutions\u2014to enhance private sector participation, improve market efficiency, and support sustainable agricultural growth in line with MCC standards.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Leadership and Reform Delivery<\/p>\n<p> \tLead the design, implementation, and oversight of the Agriculture Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening Project to achieve compact objectives efficiently and effectively.<br \/> \tDrive market-friendly policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms that improve private sector participation in agricultural production, marketing, processing, and trade.<br \/> \tProvide strategic analysis of the political economy to address entrenched barriers to reform and support feasible pathways for change.<\/p>\n<p>Institutional Strengthening and Systems Reform<\/p>\n<p> \tOversee initiatives to strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture&#8217;s capacity to implement sustained, market-oriented policy, procedural, and administrative reforms.<br \/> \tLead interventions to improve the operational efficiency and coordination of the Food Reserve Agency in managing the national strategic food reserve and food security response.<br \/> \tOversee reforms to the agricultural export and import permitting system through coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry and the Zambia Revenue Authority.<br \/> \tSupport the establishment and effective operation of key market institutions, including the Agricultural Marketing Council, commodity exchange, and market observatory.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination and Partnerships<\/p>\n<p> \tMaintain strong, proactive engagement with GRZ counterparts to advance priority agricultural reforms.<br \/> \tCoordinate closely with MCA teams, particularly the Asset Finance Project, to align policy reforms with expanded access to agricultural finance and equipment.<br \/> \tBuild and sustain effective partnerships with public institutions, private sector actors, donors, and civil society to ensure coherence and impact.<br \/> \tEstablish platforms for structured stakeholder communication and program coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Program Management, Monitoring, and Reporting<\/p>\n<p> \tSupervise technical staff responsible for project implementation.<br \/> \tOversee procurements and technical assistance related to Ag PIR interventions.<br \/> \tMonitor project performance, identify risks and implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions.<br \/> \tContribute to high-quality reporting, briefings, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge Leadership<\/p>\n<p>Promote capacity building, best practices, and knowledge sharing among project partners and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p> \tStay abreast of developments in agriculture policy, institutional reform, and market systems to inform innovation and continuous improvement.<br \/> \tPerform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Operations Officer \u2013 Programs.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p> \tBachelor&#8217;s degree in Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p> \tMinimum of\u00a010 years\u00a0of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of agriculture policy and institutional reform, preferably in an international development context.<br \/> \tProven experience implementing institutional reforms affecting agricultural policies, systems, and practices.<br \/> \tStrong understanding of private sector dynamics in agriculture, particularly in grains production, trade, and processing in Zambia.<br \/> \tExperience in contract management, monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management.<br \/> \tExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.<\/p>\n<p>Preferred Qualifications<\/p>\n<p> \tMaster&#8217;s degree in Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.<br \/> \tProficiency in local language(s) will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 25th June , 2026.<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({<br \/>    google_ad_client: &#8220;ca-pub-1808132527602063&#8221;,<br \/>    enable_page_level_ads: true<br \/>  });<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaz2.careers-page.com\/jobs\/d3ffc659-bc84-47e6-ab74-e6d3825cc287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: Jobweb Zambia<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 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