ABOUT ARZIKIN NOMA AFRICA
Arzikin Noma Africa is an agribusiness and agricultural value-chain solutions company focused on transforming food systems across Africa through inclusive growth, strategic partnerships, and sustainable innovation.
We work across key crop value chains to empower smallholder farmers, aggregators, and agribusiness stakeholders with access to markets, finance, inputs, capacity building, and technology, while driving commercial viability and long-term impact.
Operating at the intersection of agriculture, trade, sustainability, and technology, Arzikin Noma Africa partners with development institutions, private sector players, governments, and farmer communities to build resilient, scalable agricultural ecosystems.
Job Summary
Arzikin Noma Africa’s seeks a VP, partnership and sustainability to lead Arzikin Noma Africa’s strategic alliance ecosystem and drive sustainability across the value chain ensuring long-term environmental stewardship. community impact and collaborative growth
Tittle: VP, Partnership & Sustainability
Location:Abuja ,Kano and Kaduna
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships
● Develop and manage partnerships with governments, NGOs, impact investors, agribusinesses, international development agencies (IFAD, FAO) to co-fund green agricultural regenerative practices, research institutions and community cooperatives
● Negotiate MOUs/agreements for joint ventures, funding and resource sharing initiatives
● Represent Arzikin Noma at global forums (e.g. Climate and Food security summit, National Agriculture dialogues, SDG summits) to attract collaborators and influence policy
Sustainability Strategy
· Lead sustainability strategy aligned with climate goals, regenerative agriculture practices and certifications standards
· Set measurable KPIs for carbon reduction, water usage, soil health waste management and biodiversity
· Oversee sustainability reporting (ESG disclosures) and compliance with international standards
Community & Smallholder farmers Engagement
· Build programs that support smallholder farmers with training, access to markets, credits and inputs
· Monitor social impact- livelihood improvement, gender equity and youth inclusion
· Partner with local communities to embed inclusive governance and land stewardship practices
Team leadership & Culture
· Lead cross-functional teams in sustainability communications, partnership management and impact assessment
· Foster a culture of teamwork, fairness, service excellence and continuous improvement
Qualifications
● 7+ years in partnership, sustainability or corporate affairs- ideally in agriculture, FMCG or development sectors
● A Master’s degree in agriculture, business, or a related field or another relevant discipline
● Experience with ESG frameworks and impact measurement
● Proven network with institutional partners and ecosystem stakeholders
● Strong negotiation and cross cultural communication skills
● Master Degree in International development.
- Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skill with Govt, NGO, FMCG, Development Bodies and Agencies etc
Application Deadline: 16th January, 2026.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
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