Country Lead

• Lead and coordinate seven divisions to operate as a unified entity.
• Monitor weekly performance across divisions and identify key obstacles to production.
• Address issues directly or delegate to appropriate teams to prevent delivery delays.
• Resolve inter-division conflicts promptly and document decisions.
• Approve budgets, resource allocation, and hiring within authority limits.
• Halt activities that threaten the mission, personnel, or compliance.
• Provide clear and timely reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond authority.
• Translate strategic goals from head office into operational priorities for division heads.
• Develop and support division heads to perform effectively and escalate issues properly.
• Build and expand a high-performing outgrower system across project regions.
• Take responsibility for farmer network performance and delivery results.
• Implement clear onboarding, training, and monitoring processes.
• Lead local field teams and partners to ensure consistent operations across regions.
• Foster positive engagement with farmer groups and community members.
• Drive ongoing improvements in field operations and program design.

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-team operations at country, regional, or multi-division level, preferably in agriculture, agroforestry, carbon, land restoration, or rural development.
• Strong record managing large teams and extensive smallholder or community networks.
• Hands-on operational approach focused on execution and delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to independently solve problems in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Clear and honest communicator who reports results accurately.
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in ownership and decision-making.
• Good knowledge of Kenya's agricultural and community sectors, including government and regulatory bodies.
• Fluency in English; Swahili fluency is a strong advantage.

The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and exposure to large-scale international projects. It provides the chance to work on impactful land restoration and nature-based initiatives with smallholder farmers and local communities.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the employer has published a closing date.