CARE · 1 day ago
Executive Director, Agriculture Technology and Market
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expCARE is a global leader in the humanitarian and development sector, seeking an Executive Director for Agriculture Technology and Markets. In this role, you will lead efforts to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by integrating innovative finance, technology, and market strategies to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Health CareNon ProfitUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Shape CARE's Global Agriculture Strategy
Lead CARE's vision for inclusive, climate-smart agriculture and market
In collaboration with the Economic Growth and Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Lead, develop solutions for Agricultural Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (agri-SME), finance, blended finance, carbon markets, and supply-chain financing
Promote digital agriculture tools, including Internet of Things (IoT), mobile advisory services, and AI-enabled weather services
Represent CARE at the global agriculture and investment platform
Turn Evidence into Action
Use CARE's evidence base and global research and evidence to design solutions that work for farmers and markets
Apply insights from microinsurance, agri-SME lending, and climate-risk finance
Ensure approaches are scalable, cost-efficient, and easy to replicate
Build Partnerships and Mobilize Resources
Lead CARE's agriculture fundraising strategy—cultivating donors and securing major grants and investments to meet fundraising goals
Develop and manage partnerships with agribusinesses, ag-tech innovators, and investors
Collaborate with the Economic Growth and PSE Team to design financing mechanisms, including guarantee funds, catalytic capital pools, trade finance, and insurance-linked products
Position CARE as a leader in climate-resilient, inclusive agricultural market transformation
Lead a Global Team
Coach and mentor senior technical advisors across ag finance, market systems, and digital agriculture
Strengthen collaboration with teams across CARE, including Economic Growth, Climate, Digital, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability, and Partnerships
Set clear technical standards and ensure country-based technical leaders have consistent opportunities for upskilling
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Finance, Development Economics, or related fields
12+ years of senior leadership experience in agricultural finance and market systems development
Track record securing funding from institutional donors, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals
Strong financial acumen and deep knowledge of agri-SME finance, digital agriculture, and climate-smart technologies
Company
CARE
CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (17)
2024 (8)
2023 (21)
2022 (20)
2021 (25)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Pfizer Foundation
2021-11-30Grant
Leadership Team
Rasmus Stuhr Jakobsen
Chief Executive Director, CEO
Chris Noble
Corporate Partnerships
Recent News
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