Market Strategy Specialist

Competitive African Rice Platform (CARP) Ghana

Employment Type: Full-Time (Initial One-Year Renewable Contract)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Application Deadline: 25 July 2026

About Competitive African Rice Platform (CARP) Ghana

The Competitive African Rice Platform (CARP) Ghana is a multi-stakeholder platform dedicated to strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and growth of Ghana’s rice sector. By bringing together government institutions, private sector organizations, farmer groups, development partners, financial institutions, and research organizations, CARP Ghana promotes collaboration, innovation, investment, and market-driven solutions that enhance the rice value chain.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Market Strategy Specialist to drive market development initiatives, strengthen value chain partnerships, and support sustainable growth within Ghana’s rice industry.

Position Overview

The Market Strategy Specialist will lead market development initiatives by identifying opportunities for value chain growth, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, promoting investment, and supporting evidence-based policy dialogue. The successful candidate will work closely with public and private sector partners to improve market access, facilitate collaboration, and enhance the competitiveness of Ghana’s rice sector.

Key Responsibilities

Market Development

The Market Strategy Specialist will:

• Conduct market assessments and value chain analyses to identify opportunities, challenges, and emerging market trends.
• Develop strategies that improve market access, competitiveness, and value addition across the rice value chain.
• Generate market intelligence and facilitate the dissemination of timely market information to stakeholders.
• Support initiatives that strengthen market linkages and improve commercial opportunities for rice sector participants.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Strengthen collaboration among farmers, processors, traders, input suppliers, financial institutions, buyers, and development partners.
• Organize stakeholder meetings, business forums, networking events, and partnership engagements.
• Support the development of collaboration frameworks, partnership agreements, and strategic alliances.
• Foster effective communication and coordination among key stakeholders across the value chain.

Investment & Business Development

• Identify investment opportunities and business growth prospects within the rice value chain.
• Support business matchmaking initiatives and investment promotion activities.
• Encourage private sector participation in CARP Ghana programmes and initiatives.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote sustainable agribusiness development and market competitiveness.

Policy & Knowledge Management

• Support policy dialogue through market research, data analysis, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, market updates, and analytical documents.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organizational learning and strategic planning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in agribusiness, agricultural marketing, market systems development, or value chain development.
• Experience working with private sector organizations, farmer associations, development projects, or multi-stakeholder platforms will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly the rice value chain and market systems.

Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and networking skills.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position based in Accra, Ghana.
• Initial one-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding.
• Regular travel to rice-producing regions across Ghana will be required.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit one PDF document containing:

• A Cover Letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic certificates.
• Contact details of two professional referees.

How to Apply

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