Head of Country

• Lead and coordinate seven divisions to function as a unified operation.
• Review weekly performance across all divisions and identify main obstacles to production.
• Resolve issues directly or delegate them appropriately to avoid delivery delays.
• Manage conflicts between divisions and ensure decisions are documented.
• Approve resource allocation, budgets, and hiring within authority limits.
• Halt any activities that risk the mission, personnel, or compliance.
• Provide clear, honest, and timely reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond authority.
• Translate strategic directives 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.
• Establish onboarding, training, and monitoring processes for farmers and field teams.
• Lead and develop local field teams and partners to ensure consistent operations across regions.
• Maintain strong relationships with farmer groups and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in field operations and program 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.
• Practical, hands-on approach focused on achieving operational results.
• Experience overseeing budgets, resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to independently solve problems in fast-moving, complex environments.
• Clear and honest communication skills, reporting outcomes transparently.
• Strong leadership qualities with confidence in ownership and decision-making.
• Good knowledge of Kenya's agricultural and community sectors, including government and regulatory stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Swahili is a strong advantage.

The salary is competitive and based on experience. The role offers exposure to large-scale international projects and the chance to make a real impact in land restoration and nature-based initiatives.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.