EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO SERVE AS AN OBSERVER ON THE AATF BOARD OF TRUSTEES 22 views0 applications

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BACKGROUND OF AATF

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is an African-led, charitable organization registered in the UK, Kenya, and Nigeria with a footprint in thirty-two (32) African countries dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa by facilitating access to innovative agricultural technologies. AATF’s mission is to transform the livelihoods of smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, underpinned by a vision of a prosperous, resilient, food- and nutrition-secure Africa. HOME – AATF

AATF is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic direction and oversight, executive leadership oversight, financial stewardship, governance and policy setting, programme oversight, and legal and ethical compliance.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

AATF invites EoI from suitable candidates to serve as Trustee Observers on the AATF Board of Trustees from the following regions: Southern Africa, Western Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Asia, or the Middle East.

Interested candidates must have experience and expertise in at least two (2) of the following thematic areas:

  1. Resource mobilization and partnerships;
  2. Business strategy, innovation, and design thinking;
  3. Biotechnology and biosafety regulatory affairs;
  4. Digital agriculture & emerging technologies;
  5. Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI);
  6. Public policy, trade, regulatory affairs; and
  7. Inclusivity, gender, and youth in agriculture.

Additionally, they must demonstrate:

  1. Integrity and ethical leadership;
  2. Strategic and analytical thinking;
  3. Strong communication and consensus-building skills;
  4. Appreciation for cultural diversity and multi-country contexts;
  5. Passion for agricultural development and African-led innovation; and
  6. The ability to navigate complex governance and development ecosystems.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEE OBSERVERS

Potential candidates shall be expected to attend one in-person and one virtual Board meeting to perform tasks and support strategic engagements as needed. Additionally, they shall participate in at least one meeting of any of the following Committees:

  1. Programme Development and Commercialization;
  2. Nominating and Governance;
  3. Audit and Risk;
  4. Resource Mobilization and Sustainability; and
  5. Ad hoc Task Forces

How to apply

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Interested candidates are requested to submit their detailed Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae listing three professional referees via email to [email protected] by 4th September,2026. The email subject line should be indicated as follows: Applicant’s Name – AATF Trustee Observer.

The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees shall review the applications and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for their approval.

All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will receive further communication.

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African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the resource-poor smallholder farmer battles against weeds, diseases and adverse weather conditions leading to poor harvests. Their counterparts in Asia, Latin America and elsewhere in the developing world enjoy improved crop yields through the aid of modern agricultural technologies. Working with the resource-poor smallholder farmer in mind, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit foundation, managed and led by Africans to foster public-private partnerships for the access and delivery of appropriate technologies for improved agricultural productivity. AATF was incorporated in the United Kingdom in January 2003 and registered in Kenya, its host country, in April 2003. AATF is also registered as a charity under the laws of England and Wales. The Nairobi-based AATF's vision is prosperous farmers and a food secure Africa, enabled through AATF's catalytic role in bringing innovative technologies to smallholder farmers. The structure and operations of AATF draw upon the best practices and resources of both the public and private sectors. In line with its mission the AATF:Links the needs of resource-poor farmers with potential technological solutions Acquires technologies from technology owners through royalty-free licenses or agreements along with associated materials and knowhow for use on behalf of Africa's resource-poor farmers Establishes partnerships with existing institutions to adapt agricultural technology for use by farmers in Africa Ensures compliance with all laws associated with the use of these technologies Promotes the wide distribution of the technologies as appropriate By linking food security, poverty reduction, market development and economic growth, AATF aims to change the widespread conventional approaches employed by African producers engaged in agri-business to make these activities sustainable over time.What makes AATF unique?Apart from AATF's progressive and pragmatic approach at tackling food security and poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, AATF is unique in that:The model for AATF was developed through consultation with African, North American and European stakeholders, giving the foundation a well-rounded perspective. It provides a ‘one-stop-shop' for structuring and accessing agricultural technologies, materials and know-how. It works along the complete product value chain, from product creation, through distribution, to creation of markets for the product. The AATF serves as a catalyst for reforms and the creation of agricultural markets. The AATF, in its partnerships and sub-licensing functions, seeks to assist existing institutions to self-organise efficiently and to effectively absorb new technological concepts and adopt them for productive use.

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0 USD Kenya CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)

BACKGROUND OF AATF

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is an African-led, charitable organization registered in the UK, Kenya, and Nigeria with a footprint in thirty-two (32) African countries dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa by facilitating access to innovative agricultural technologies. AATF’s mission is to transform the livelihoods of smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, underpinned by a vision of a prosperous, resilient, food- and nutrition-secure Africa. HOME - AATFAATF is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic direction and oversight, executive leadership oversight, financial stewardship, governance and policy setting, programme oversight, and legal and ethical compliance.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

AATF invites EoI from suitable candidates to serve as Trustee Observers on the AATF Board of Trustees from the following regions: Southern Africa, Western Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Asia, or the Middle East.Interested candidates must have experience and expertise in at least two (2) of the following thematic areas:
  1. Resource mobilization and partnerships;
  2. Business strategy, innovation, and design thinking;
  3. Biotechnology and biosafety regulatory affairs;
  4. Digital agriculture & emerging technologies;
  5. Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI);
  6. Public policy, trade, regulatory affairs; and
  7. Inclusivity, gender, and youth in agriculture.
Additionally, they must demonstrate:
  1. Integrity and ethical leadership;
  2. Strategic and analytical thinking;
  3. Strong communication and consensus-building skills;
  4. Appreciation for cultural diversity and multi-country contexts;
  5. Passion for agricultural development and African-led innovation; and
  6. The ability to navigate complex governance and development ecosystems.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEE OBSERVERS

Potential candidates shall be expected to attend one in-person and one virtual Board meeting to perform tasks and support strategic engagements as needed. Additionally, they shall participate in at least one meeting of any of the following Committees:
  1. Programme Development and Commercialization;
  2. Nominating and Governance;
  3. Audit and Risk;
  4. Resource Mobilization and Sustainability; and
  5. Ad hoc Task Forces

How to apply

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Interested candidates are requested to submit their detailed Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae listing three professional referees via email to [email protected] by 4th September,2026. The email subject line should be indicated as follows: Applicant's Name – AATF Trustee Observer.The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees shall review the applications and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for their approval.All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will receive further communication.
 2026-09-05

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