Chief of Party, Climate-Smart Agriculture Portfolio Nigeria

About the role

Prosper Global is seeking an experienced Chief of Party to lead its Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Portfolio in Nigeria, a three-year, USD 45 million Mastercard Foundation investment. The portfolio aims to enable 200,000 young Nigerians, particularly young women, to access dignified and fulfilling work through climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agrifood systems. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and is contingent on donor funding and approval of the candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the portfolio, setting its strategic direction and acting as principal steward of the Mastercard Foundation investment
• Lead and inspire a diverse ecosystem of partners, government institutions, private sector actors, financial institutions and research organisations
• Drive innovation, adaptive management and strategic learning, embedding youth empowerment, gender equality, social inclusion, safeguarding, climate resilience and locally led development
• Cultivate high-value partnerships, strengthen policy dialogue and position the portfolio as a national and continental leader in climate-smart agriculture and youth employment
• Provide executive oversight of risks, reputation, performance and sustainability, and represent the portfolio at the highest levels with donors, government and industry stakeholders
• Oversee portfolio performance and responsible stewardship of program resources in line with Mastercard Foundation commitments and Prosper Global standards