Senior Regional Manager at IDH - Sustainable Trade Initiative

Your role.

• As Senior Regional Convener, you are responsible for convening activities to achieve the specific target on policy advocacy and stakeholders’ engagement to ensure the successful development and implementation of the west African regional food system transformation alliance in Nigeria and Ghana.
• This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to support program deliverables and other objectives aligned with organisational and program goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the convening activities on Nigeria food system transformation alliance working with multinational, SMEs, service providers and government actors
• Lead policy advocacy and engagement with government actors for land access on Y-CAP program and other policy requirement for program activities
• Support the design, development, and execution of program strategies and activities
• Develop guidelines for regional stakeholders’ engagement and convening activities
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, private sector partners, and NGOs internally and externally
• Convene multi-stakeholder platforms to foster collaboration and synergies to drive program objectives.
• Engage with policymakers and industry associations to advocate for supportive policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Supporting data gathering and reporting for the purposes of monitoring and evaluation.

Who you are:

• As a Senior Regional Convener, you are a results-oriented leader with strong team leadership skills and a strategic approach to managing complex stakeholder landscapes. You bring a deep understanding of value chain development, market systems, and sustainability issues, which grounds your ability to align diverse interests and priorities effectively.
• Your exceptional planning and organising skills keep programs on track, even in fast-paced, dynamic markets, while your clarity in communication fosters understanding and trust.
• You excel at balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, ensuring initiatives remain adaptable and impactful. With an ability to explain and clarify complex concepts, you guide your team and stakeholders toward sustainable, collaborative solutions.

Mostly, you enjoy the dynamic environment of IDH.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in sustainable development, agriculture, business administration, environmental science, economics, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience working in multi-stakeholder environments, bringing together diverse actors such as governments, private sector companies, NGOs, and communities to drive shared sustainability goals.
• Experience in building coalitions and leading cross-sectoral collaborations, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, or commodities trading and demonstrated ability to facilitate high-level dialogue between global and local stakeholders to influence sustainable trade and development practices.
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of value chain development, market systems, and sustainability issues
• Proven track record in convening, facilitation, and negotiation skills.