Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
(
SFSA
)

Our vision is a bright future for smallholder farming.

The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture works with smallholders in developing countries. It helps them raise their yields and tap into markets – for better income and food security. SFSA concentrates on Risk Management, Agriservices, and Access to Seed in Africa and Asia. It also supports R&D and Policy work for smallholders and engages in debate worldwide. SFSA partners with organizations across the public and private sectors.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

We extend science-based know-how, facilitate access to quality inputs, and link smallholders to markets in profitable ways. This adds value for rural communities, and sustainably improves food security. We focus on productivity and the inclusion of farmers in remunerative value chains. The Foundation runs initiatives in Africa and Asia and contributes to the agricultural policy debate worldwide.

... and why

Our mission is to strengthen smallholder farming and food systems. We catalyze market development and delivery of innovations while building capacity across the public and private sectors.

By helping small farmers become more professional growers, we want to achieve added value for rural communities and improve food security in sustainable ways.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agriculture and Forestry

Economics

Environment and Disaster Risk Management

Health and Nutrition

Monitoring and Evaluation

Social Development

We bridge from innovation to markets. As a corporate foundation, we understand the needs and methods of both the private and the NPO sector. We recruit locally. We work directly in the field. We have 40 years' experience.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no

Positions/programs for young professionals yes

Staff positions for professionals yes

Senior or management positions yes

Consultancy opportunities no

See current vacancies on cinfoPoste

Type of organisation

Private sector company / foundation

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Basel, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Middle East and Northern Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 200 and 1000

Outside Switzerland: