Ransford Smith, CD (born 23 July 1949), is a senior public servant from Jamaica.

A career diplomat of nearly 30 years standing in the Jamaican Public and Foreign Service, Smith previously served as Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce and Technology, and also Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Investment.

He was the Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the Office of the United Nations and its specialised agencies in Geneva, Rome and Vienna.

He was also Chief Negotiator and Spokesperson for the Group of 77 and China at UNCTAD XI in June 2004.

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of Distinction in Jamaica for outstanding service in Foreign Affairs in 2005.