Country Director

• Lead and coordinate seven divisions within the Kenya operation to function as a unified entity.
• Monitor weekly performance across all divisions and identify key obstacles to production.
• Address challenges directly or delegate them appropriately to prevent delays.
• Resolve inter-division conflicts promptly and ensure decisions are documented.
• Approve budgets, resource allocations, and hiring within your authority.
• Halt any activities that risk the organisation's mission, people, or compliance.
• Provide clear, honest, and timely reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond your authority.
• Translate strategic goals from head office into operational priorities for division heads.
• Develop strong leadership among division heads to ensure proper role performance and escalation.
• Develop and expand a robust system for engaging and managing smallholder farmers across project areas.
• Oversee the performance and delivery of the farmer network.
• Implement clear procedures for onboarding, training, and monitoring farmers and field teams.
• Lead and support local field teams and partner organisations.
• Ensure consistent operations across various geographical locations.
• Maintain strong relationships with farmer groups and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in field operations and programme design.

• Proven leadership experience managing complex, multi-team operations at country, regional, or multi-division level, preferably in agriculture, agroforestry, carbon, land restoration, or rural development.
• Experience managing large teams and extensive smallholder or community networks.
• Hands-on operational approach focused on execution and delivery.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional coordination effectively.
• Skilled in independently solving problems in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Clear and honest communicator who reports results transparently.
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in taking ownership and making decisions.
• Good knowledge of Kenya's agricultural and community sectors, including government and regulatory stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Swahili is highly advantageous.

The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides exposure to large-scale international projects. It also allows direct involvement in impactful land restoration and nature-based initiatives, working closely with smallholder farmers and local communities. The work environment is flexible, performance-driven, and involves a highly motivated international team.

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