Head of Country

• Lead and coordinate seven divisions to operate as a single, unified venture.
• Review weekly performance across all divisions and identify major obstacles to production.
• Address and resolve operational challenges directly or delegate appropriately to prevent delivery delays.
• Manage conflicts between divisions promptly and ensure decisions are documented.
• Approve resource use, budgets, and hiring within your authority.
• Halt any activities that jeopardize the mission, personnel, or compliance.
• Provide clear, honest, and timely reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond your authority.
• Translate strategic guidance from head office into operational priorities for division heads.
• Develop and strengthen division leaders to ensure proper role performance and issue escalation.
• Build and expand a high-performing outgrower system across project areas.
• Take responsibility for the performance and delivery of the farmer network.
• Set up clear procedures for onboarding, training, and monitoring of farmers and teams.
• Lead and support local field teams and implementation partners to ensure consistent operations across regions.
• Develop and maintain positive connections with farmer groups and community members.
• Drive ongoing enhancements 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.
• Demonstrated success managing large teams and extensive smallholder or community networks.
• Hands-on operational approach focused on execution and delivery.
• Experience overseeing budgets, resources, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to independently solve problems in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Honest and clear communication, reporting 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 language skills are a strong advantage.

The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and exposure to large-scale international projects. It includes direct involvement in impactful land restoration and nature-based initiatives, working closely with smallholder farmers and local communities. The work environment is flexible and performance-driven, with high ownership and low bureaucracy.

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