The assignment is situated within the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI) of the African Development Bank, which is responsible for implementing the Bank’s Feed Africa Strategy. Feed Africa seeks to transform African agriculture into a competitive, inclusive, climate-resilient, and nutrition-sensitive sector capable of delivering food security and economic growth at scale. Key instruments supporting this agenda include the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT-S), sovereign and non-sovereign operations, and trust fund resources.
Despite progress, persistent financing gaps, portfolio performance challenges, and the need for innovative financing mechanisms require strengthened analytical and operational capacity within AHAI. In addition, the Bank is advancing the conceptualization of a Financing Facility for Feed Africa to catalyze investment and mobilize blended finance solutions across priority value chains. The rationale for this assignment is therefore to reinforce portfolio performance, strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, support project preparation, and contribute to the structuring of innovative financing mechanisms that can scale agricultural investment across Regional Member Countries.
The required services are delivered in the context of a complex and expanding agriculture portfolio that demands rigorous analytical oversight, improved results tracking, stronger implementation support, and enhanced resource mobilization efforts. The Consultant will support flagship initiatives such as GAFSP and TAAT-S, improve portfolio quality and implementation performance, contribute to development of financing architecture for agriculture, and assist in mobilizing additional resources aligned with Feed Africa priorities.
The relevance of this work is directly linked to the Department’s work programme, which prioritizes strengthening portfolio performance, accelerating agricultural transformation, integrating climate and gender outcomes, and mobilizing catalytic financing. By improving implementation tracking, supporting project preparation, and contributing to the design of the Financing Facility for Feed Africa, the assignment enhances the Bank’s ability to deliver measurable results and scale investment into Africa’s food systems.
Key stakeholders include the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI); the GAFSP Coordination Team; Task Managers and project teams across sovereign and non-sovereign operations; Regional Member Country governments and Project Implementation Units; internal Bank departments such as finance, risk, legal, procurement, and results management; development partners and co-financiers; private sector actors engaged in agricultural value chains; and trust fund partners supporting Feed Africa initiatives. These stakeholders are integral to portfolio delivery, financing structuring, resource mobilization, and governance oversight.
Application Close Date
2026-10-23
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
Job Family
1.Agriculture
A. Background Objectives
The primary objective of the assignment is to provide high-level analytical, technical, and operational support to AHAI in managing and improving the performance of the GAFSP and related agriculture portfolios; supporting the preparation and appraisal of new agriculture operations; strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems; contributing to the design and structuring of a Financing Facility for Feed Africa; advancing resource mobilization aligned with Feed Africa priorities; and enhancing the integration of climate, gender, and nutrition-sensitive outcomes into agriculture operations.
B. Scope of work
The Consultant will provide analytical, technical, and operational support across AHAI’s agriculture portfolio, with a focus on improving implementation performance and portfolio quality. The scope of work includes supporting the management and monitoring of GAFSP and related operations; strengthening results tracking systems and portfolio dashboards; reviewing and validating country reports; and following up on agreed action plans to improve disbursement and execution.
The Consultant will also support the preparation and appraisal of new agriculture operations, contribute to economic and sector analysis, assist in structuring innovative financing mechanisms—including inputs toward a Financing Facility for Feed Africa—and support the preparation of resource mobilization proposals. In addition, the Consultant will contribute to the integration of climate resilience, gender inclusion, and nutrition-sensitive outcomes across agriculture operations.
C. Deliverables Expected
The Consultant is expected to deliver periodic and performance-based outputs that strengthen portfolio quality and strategic positioning. Key deliverables include monthly activity reports summarizing implementation support and analytical contributions; updated portfolio performance dashboards and monitoring trackers; reviewed and validated country reports prior to submission to governance bodies; and analytical briefs on climate, gender, nutrition, and food security outcomes.
Additional deliverables include technical inputs into the preparation and appraisal of new agriculture operations; concept notes and background papers contributing to the design of the Financing Facility for Feed Africa; at least two resource mobilization proposals aligned with Feed Africa priorities; and a final comprehensive report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for sustaining portfolio performance improvements.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
The assignment will run for a period of eight (8) months, commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 30 November 2026. The Consultant will be engaged on a full-time basis throughout this period to provide continuous analytical, technical, and operational support to AHAI.
All deliverables are expected to be completed within this timeframe, with monthly reporting and periodic performance outputs submitted in line with agreed milestones. Final completion of the assignment will be marked by submission and acceptance of the end-of-assignment report by 30 November 2026.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The Bank will provide the Consultant with access to all relevant project documentation, operational guidelines, portfolio data, and internal systems necessary for the effective execution of the assignment. This includes approved project documents, supervision reports, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, procurement plans, financial reports, and relevant policy and strategy documents.
The Consultant will be based at the Bank’s Headquarters in Abidjan and will report to the Director, Agriculture and Agro-Industry (AHAI). Day-to-day supervision will be provided by the designated Task Manager or Lead within AHAI. The Consultant will work closely with Task Managers, portfolio teams, fiduciary specialists, and relevant internal departments, as well as with Project Implementation Units and government counterparts where required.
The Bank will provide office space, access to IT systems, and administrative support in accordance with applicable rules. Mission travel and logistical support, where required, will be provided in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
F. Duty Station
The Consultant’s duty station will be the African Development Bank Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Consultant will be required to work from the Bank’s premises and maintain regular in-person engagement with AHAI teams and relevant departments.
The assignment may also require periodic travel to Regional Member Countries to support project implementation, portfolio reviews, stakeholder consultations, and supervision missions, as necessary and in accordance with the Bank’s mission policies.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
The Consultant must demonstrate strong expertise in agricultural economics, agriculture and rural development, and food systems financing, with proven experience in supporting the implementation and monitoring of agriculture projects within a multilateral development context. Solid knowledge of agricultural value chain development, climate-resilient agriculture, and inclusive agribusiness models is essential.
The Consultant should possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience in portfolio performance analysis, economic and financial assessment of projects, and development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Proven ability to design and maintain implementation trackers, dashboards, and results reporting tools is required.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing procurement and operational documentation under multilateral development bank procedures is highly desirable. The Consultant should also have experience in resource mobilization, preparation of concept notes and financing proposals, and contributing to the structuring of innovative or blended finance mechanisms.
Strong drafting and communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare high-quality technical briefs, supervision reports, portfolio performance notes, and management presentations. The Consultant must be able to work effectively in multicultural teams, engage with government counterparts and development partners, and operate under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in English or French is required, with a good working knowledge of the other language considered an advantage. Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and other analytical tools, are necessary to support portfolio tracking and financial analysis.
H. Supervisor
Philip Boahen, GAFSP Coordinator
Consultancy Input Days
175.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
