Country Coordinator – Niger (Sahel Region)

About the role

The Country Coordinator will lead IFDC's program implementation in Niger, ensuring activities align with the overall vision and delivering results through strong partnerships and effective management.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with the overall vision and leadership.
• Build and manage a strong in‑country implementation team and strategy.
• Maintain relationships with implementing partners and leverage synergies.
• Represent the program at meetings, conferences and public events.
• Lead regular project management meetings with consortium members and donor representatives.
• Monitor expenditures, budgets and financial compliance.
• Supervise timely work plans, progress and financial reporting.
• Track project indicators, evaluate results and take corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, seed science, soil science, agricultural economics, international development or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in the seed sector and agricultural development, with significant experience in West Africa.
• Proven expertise in seed sector management and strong knowledge of local and international stakeholders.
• Established relationships with research institutions, farmer organisations and public/private sector actors.
• Fluent in French and English with excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Seed breeding, production and distribution.
• Soil science and agronomy.
• Agricultural financing mechanisms.
• Stakeholder partnership development.

What we offer

• Annual and sick leave.
• Health and group life insurance coverage.
• 13th‑month salary.
• Social security and pension contributions in compliance with local laws.
• End‑of‑contract benefits.