Country Lead

• Coordinate and lead seven divisions to operate as a unified entity.
• Monitor weekly performance across divisions and identify major barriers to output.
• Address obstacles directly or assign them to appropriate teams to prevent delays.
• Resolve inter-division conflicts promptly and ensure decisions are documented.
• Approve budgets, resource allocation, and hiring within your authority.
• Halt any activities that threaten the mission, staff, or compliance.
• Provide clear and timely reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond your authority.
• Convert strategic goals from head office into operational priorities for division heads.
• Develop strong leadership among division heads and ensure proper escalation of issues.
• Build and expand a high-performing outgrower system across project areas.
• Take responsibility for the performance and outcomes of the farmer network.
• Set up and maintain processes for onboarding, training, and monitoring of teams.
• Lead and support local field teams and partners to ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure consistent operations across different geographic regions.
• Foster positive relationships with farmer groups and community stakeholders.
• Drive ongoing improvements in field operations and program design.

• Proven leadership experience managing complex, multi-team operations at country, regional, or multi-division levels, preferably in agriculture, agroforestry, carbon, land restoration, or rural development.
• Strong experience managing large teams and extensive smallholder or community networks.
• Practical, hands-on approach focused on execution and delivery.
• Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to independently solve problems in dynamic, complex environments.
• Clear, honest communication skills with a commitment to reporting accurate results.
• Strong leadership with decisiveness and ownership.
• Good knowledge of Kenya's agricultural and community sectors, including government and regulatory bodies.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is a strong advantage.

The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and exposure to large-scale international projects. You will have direct involvement in land restoration and nature-based initiatives, working closely with smallholder farmers and local communities.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.