Agricultural Economist Job Vacancy in Sunyani, Ghana – Agriculture

Economist
Sunyani
August 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Position: Agricultural Economist

Company: International Fund for Agricultural Development

Location: Sunyani, Ghana

Experience: 5 years

Education: Master’s degree

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Agriculture

Department: Research and Development

Vacancies: 1

Company Overview

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. IFAD is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and has a presence in over 90 countries worldwide.

IFAD’s mission is to enable rural people to improve their food security and nutrition, raise their incomes, and strengthen their resilience to climate change and other external shocks. IFAD does this by providing financing and technical assistance to governments, farmers’ organizations, and other partners to support the development of rural areas and the improvement of the livelihoods of rural people.

Job Overview

As an Agricultural Economist at IFAD, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of agricultural policies and programs that promote sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction in Ghana. You will work closely with government officials, farmers’ organizations, and other stakeholders to analyze agricultural markets, identify opportunities for growth, and develop strategies to improve the competitiveness of Ghana’s agricultural sector.

For more information about IFAD and its work in Ghana, please visit our website at https://ghanajobsearch.com.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze agricultural markets and identify opportunities for growth and development
  • Develop and implement policies and programs to promote sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction
  • Work closely with government officials, farmers’ organizations, and other stakeholders to implement agricultural development projects
  • Conduct research and analysis on agricultural issues and develop reports and recommendations for IFAD management and government officials
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to government officials and farmers’ organizations

Required Skills

  • Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in agricultural economics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team and build partnerships with stakeholders

For more information about IFAD’s work in West Africa, please visit our website at https://sierraleonejobsearch.com/.

Education

Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in agricultural economics or a related field.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a global organization and make a difference in the lives of rural people
  • Professional development and training opportunities

For more information about IFAD’s global presence, please visit our website at https://zimbabwejobsearch.com/.

Training

IFAD provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities to its staff.

Working Environment

IFAD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online through IFAD’s website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IFAD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.