Senior Agriculture Specialist

About the role

The Senior Agriculture Specialist will support the World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa region in designing and implementing agricultural development strategies that improve productivity, resilience and livelihoods in Mozambique.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the formulation of agriculture sector strategies and project proposals for Mozambique.
• Provide technical advisory services to government, private sector and development partners on issues such as low‑productivity farming, climate‑smart agriculture and value‑chain development.
• Coordinate and monitor implementation of World Bank agriculture programs, ensuring alignment with regional priorities.
• Conduct research and analysis on agricultural trends, policy frameworks and climate risks.
• Represent the World Bank in stakeholder meetings, workshops and conferences.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural economics or a related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in agricultural development, preferably in Southern Africa.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, donors and private‑sector partners.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese.

Required skills

• Fluency in English and Portuguese.

What we offer

• A four‑year fixed‑term contract with the World Bank Group.
• Opportunity to influence development outcomes across a diverse region.
• Access to World Bank’s global knowledge resources and professional development programs.