Starting Date: July/August 2026

Contract type: Full Time/Consultancy

Salary: EUR 33,330.00

Location: Côte d’Ivoire

Application closing date: 28th May 2026

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Job 

BCI is partnering with three Programme Partners in Côte d’Ivoire on a three-year project to facilitate regenerative practice adoption by cotton farmers. In addition to delivering regenerative outcomes for farmers, the programme will enable the sourcing of certified traceable cotton from the project areas. The project will also offer insight into best practices and learnings in terms of regenerative practices, indicators, adoption outcomes, and reporting. 

BCI is looking for a Regenerative Agriculture Coordinator on a fixed term basis  to manage the project in close collaboration with the Africa Region team and the Global Programmes and Country Operations team at BCI. This role will support the delivery of field-based activities with Programme Partners as well as overall project management including generating workplans, grant compliance and financial and activity reporting. The duration of this role is subject to funding. 

This role will report to Regional Manager  West Africa  and will be matrix managed by the Senior Manager Integrated Design and Delivery  in the Global Programmes and Country Operations team.  

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers. 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated ​​Regenerative Agriculture Project Coordinator​ to join our Programmes team. In this role, you will be responsible for :

Project Coordination and Management 

• Responsible for overall project management and day to day implementation of the three-year project ensuring all activities are delivered on time, within the scope and budget 

• Support the planning and delivery of the project launch meeting and other workshops and meetings that will take place with stakeholders in Cote D’Ivoire. 

• Identify and assess risks to the project, communicate these internally, prepare mitigation plans, and ensure their effective implementation. 

• Work closely with the Programme Partners, various internal Better Cotton teams (e.g., MEL, Finance, Certification, Traceability) and other key stakeholders to ensure project goals are aligned and achieved efficiently. 

Support Certification and Traceability Activities 

• Support the planning and implementation of producer units and gin certification audits in coordination with BCI staff, programme partners and certifying body. 
• Provide support and guidance to programme partners and other project stakeholders on regenerative agriculture and traceability requirements, in coordination with the BCI Africa traceability focal point and global traceability team. 

Programme Partner Engagement 

• Identify and work with technical experts to develop and deliver training on regenerative agriculture practices for the programmes Partners, so they can delivery project activities and report effectively. 

Reporting, Compliance and Communication  

• Collaborate with the Core Project Team to map all reporting requirements for the external donor, and support the development of user-friendly reporting templates for narrative and financial reporting. 
• Support the Programme Partners in preparing detailed budgets that align with programme goals and donor requirements. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support  

• Collaborate with the MEL consultants to ensure robust data management system is implemented for this project covering collection, analysis, and reporting of outcome indicator data, informing data-driven decision-making and reporting to the donor. 

• Support the design, setup, and implementation of digital data collection systems for farm-level data management, including the configuration of mobile data collection tools, database structuring, data flow mapping, and quality control processes to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely digitalization of agricultural data across the production units. 

Experience

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

• Degree in agronomy, rural development, social sciences or equivalent experience. 

• 5+ years experience in agricultural value chain programmes or agricultural development sector; 

• Experience of working on regenerative agriculture or similar fields (desirable). 

• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and international development 

• Strong project management skills – ideally in the Africa development context (essential). 

• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement operations, smallholder agriculture programmes, including knowledge of farming systems, input supply chains, agricultural extension services, and value chain development within cotton or similar cash crop sectors." 

• Familiarity with Cote D’Ivoire and agronomy context; 

• Ability to manage and analyse complex budgets; Demonstrated proficiency in mobile data collection platforms, including hands-on experience in designing, testing, and deploying digital data collection forms and surveys for field-level agricultural data management." 

• Well-developed strategies for time and complex process management; data management and internal communications  
• Fluent in French and English required. 

What we offer

- Competitive salary

- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year

- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time

- Continuous learning and development

- Pension scheme

- A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home

- Enhanced parental benefits

- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in Côte d’Ivoire. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.  The position may require limited travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 28.05.2026 via the application link. 

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing: 

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks: 

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.