Regeneration is a partnership between Palladium, a global development program implementer, and Systemiq, a leading climate advisory organization. Together, they focus on nature restoration and sustainable commodity value chains across tropical regions. With a presence in over 90 countries, their work has mobilized over $1 billion in private capital and brought 5 million hectares of land under improved management.

By 2027, Regeneration aims to:
✅ Mobilize $5 billion to scale regenerative businesses
✅ Restore 50 million hectares of forest landscape
✅ Improve livelihood opportunities for 1 million people

About the AFR100 Initiative

The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) is a country-led effort to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land in Africa by 2030.

Phase I (2016-2021):
✅ 33 African countries pledged support
✅ National restoration plans developed
✅ 5 million hectares restored

Phase II (2022-2026):
🌍 Targeting 20 million hectares for restoration
🌱 Expanding sustainable land-use practices
💡 Strengthening local economic opportunities

Regeneration leads the AFR100 Markets Readiness Technical Assistance (MRTA) project, helping local entrepreneurs integrate into global supply chains. The focus landscapes include:
📍 Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
📍 The Ruzizi Basin
📍 Ghana’s Cocoa Belt

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Position: Junior Professional

As a Junior Professional (JP), you will support technical assistance efforts, helping Restoration Champions (RCs)—local organizations engaged in sustainable land restoration—scale their businesses and secure financing.

Key Responsibilities

Business Support & Management

✅ Develop commercial scale-up plans to help RCs expand and secure market access
✅ Assist in market research and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities
✅ Support negotiations between Restoration Champions and potential buyers
✅ Provide hands-on guidance on business growth strategies, marketing, and fundraising
✅ Help RCs create business plans to attract investors and financing opportunities
✅ Attend stakeholder meetings to network and share insights

Monitoring & Reporting

📊 Track project progress and ensure that RCs meet impact targets
📝 Support the Business Associate with timely reporting and documentation
👀 Conduct site visits to evaluate project effectiveness
📣 Capture lessons learned and success stories for knowledge-sharing

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Qualifications & Experience

✔ Background in agriculture, forestry, or business development
✔ Experience in commodity supply chains (e.g., coffee, cocoa, nuts, avocado, bamboo)
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
✔ Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
✔ Passion for sustainability, restoration, and environmental impact
✔ Excellent communication (written & spoken) in English
✔ Willingness to travel within Ghana for stakeholder engagement

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Location:

📍 Accra, Ghana

How to Apply

If you require accommodations due to a disability or neurodivergent needs, please email: accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com

📝 Application Deadline: 28 February 2025

Palladium is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.