Job Description

Hundreds of millions of people rely on small farms for food and income. Many of these farmers—especially women—face tough challenges: poor access to markets, limited financing, climate shocks, and outdated tools. CARE wants to change that.
As Executive Director for Agriculture Finance and Markets, you will lead CARE’s global work to help smallholder farmers grow more food, earn more income, and build resilience. You’ll integrate cutting edge finance, technology, and market innovation to make farming a sustainable business for millions of families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shape CARE’s Global Agriculture Strategy (35%)

• Lead CARE’s vision for inclusive, climate-smart agriculture and markets.
• In collaboration with Economic Growth and PSE lead, develop solutions for agri-SME finance, blended finance, carbon markets, and supply-chain financing.
• Promote digital agriculture tools such as IoT, mobile advisory, and AI-enabled weather services.
• Represent CARE at global agriculture and investment platforms.

Turn Evidence into Action

• Use CARE’s evidence base and global research and evidence to design solutions that work for farmers and markets.
• Apply insights from microinsurance, agri-SME lending, and climate-risk finance.
• Ensure approaches are scalable, cost-efficient, and easy to replicate.

Build Partnerships and Mobilize Resources

• Lead CARE’s agriculture fundraising strategy—cultivating donors and securing major grants and investments to meet fundraising goals.
• Develop and manage partnerships with agribusinesses, ag-tech innovators, and investors.
• Collaborate with Economic Growth and PSE team to design financing mechanisms such as guarantee funds, catalytic capital pools, trade finance, and insurance-linked products.

• Position CARE as a leader in climate-resilient, inclusive agricultural market transformation.

Lead a Global Team

• Coach and mentor senior technical advisors across ag finance, market systems, and digital agriculture.
• Strengthen collaboration with teams across CARE including Economic Growth, Climate, Digital, MEAL, and Partnerships.
• Set clear technical standards and ensure country based technical leads have consistent opportunities for upskilling