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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETS
full-time•Washington
About this role
JOB SUMMARY:
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of these farmers—especially women—face tough challenges: poor access to markets, limited financing, climate shocks, and outdated tools.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 Technologies 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, regenerative agriculture and markets.
- In collaboration with the Economic Growth and Private Sector Engagement (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-based and global research and evidence to design solutions that work for farmers, small-scale producers, 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 the Economic Growth and PSE teams to design financing mechanisms, such as guarantee funds, catalytic capital pools, trade finance, and insurance-linked products.
Position CARE as a leader in regenerative, 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
What you'll do
- The Executive Director will shape CARE’s global agriculture strategy and lead efforts to support smallholder farmers through innovative finance and technology. Responsibilities include building partnerships, mobilizing resources, and coaching a global team.
About CARE USA
CARE is a leading humanitarian global organization. We deliver lasting change to some of the world's poorest communities and place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. In 2024, CARE worked in 121 countries, reaching 53 million people through 1,450 projects. To learn more about CARE, visit www.CARE.org.
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