Chief of Staff Fellow (MBA/PHD)

DepartmentFarmerline Fellowship Program

 

About Farmerline Fellowship Program

Since 2013, Farmerline has directly helped farmers to improve their productivity and profit globally and also provided technical support to other organizations to do the same. Farmerline started its operations serving 800 farmers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana with information via mobile information services. 

The Farmerline Fellowship Program is designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates who are passionate about driving impact in agriculture, technology, and rural development. The program offers a hands-on opportunity to work alongside Farmerline’s teams, gaining practical experience while contributing to real projects that improve the lives of farmers across Africa. The roles are designed for candidates with limited formal work experience but with an understanding of agriculture, technology, data services, or community-based development work.

Farmerline is a learning organization and you will have the chance to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems every day.  If you work well in a dynamic collaborative culture, set high standards, and meet challenges with determination and a sense of humour, you’ll thrive in  the Farmerline Fellowship Program

 

Role Overview

The Fellow will serve as a key support to the executive leadership, contributing to strategic planning, operational coordination, and cross-functional communication. The role involves working closely with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure alignment of strategic goals and seamless execution of high-priority initiatives.

This fellowship offers significant exposure to core organizational processes, including decision-making, internal operations, and innovation planning. Candidates with a demonstrated understanding of African and European market contexts will bring critical insight to Farmerline’s expanding global operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the CEO to organize and prioritize key initiatives that align with Farmerline’s global vision.
  • Conduct targeted research and compile actionable data to inform strategic planning.
  • Facilitate communication between leadership, internal teams, and external partners across regions.
  • Support preparation and follow-up for executive meetings, including briefing materials and action tracking.
  • Assist in organizing project timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables are met.
  • Prepare clear and professional reports, presentations, and documentation to support decision-making.
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies and market trends (e.g., AI, geospatial tech, machine learning) to support innovation.
  • Maintain discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality in all tasks.

Who are you?

  • You hold a Master's degree as a minimum qualification; a PhD or other relevant master’s-level degrees are highly valued.
  • You bring an academic or professional background in agriculture, technology, business, or international development.
  • You have a demonstrated interest or experience in both African and European markets—a strong recommendation for this role.
  • You are strategic, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator.
  • You are comfortable managing diverse tasks independently and collaborating across teams.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation software.
  • French language skills (written and spoken) are an asset.

Why join us

  • A mission-driven, inclusive culture focused on impact.
  • Gain hands-on experience working with diverse clients and real-world projects.
  • Develop critical professional skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Learn directly from experienced team members who are leaders in their field.
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