Head of Country

• Lead and coordinate seven divisions to function as a unified operation.
• Review weekly performance across divisions and identify key obstacles.
• Address or delegate resolution of issues to avoid delivery delays.
• Manage conflicts between divisions and ensure decisions are documented.
• Approve budgets, resource allocation, and hiring within authority limits.
• Halt activities that risk the mission, personnel, or compliance.
• Provide clear, honest reports to head office and escalate decisions beyond authority.
• Translate strategic goals into operational priorities for division heads.
• Develop strong leadership among division heads and ensure proper escalation.
• Build and expand a high-performing outgrower system across regions.
• Take responsibility for farmer network performance and delivery results.
• Set up processes for onboarding, training, and monitoring farmers and teams.
• Lead and develop local field teams and partners.
• Ensure consistent operations across different geographical areas.
• Foster positive engagement with farmer groups and community members.
• Support ongoing improvement of field operations and program design.

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-team operations at country or regional level, preferably in agriculture, agroforestry, carbon, land restoration, or rural development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and extensive smallholder or community networks.
• Operational, hands-on approach focused on execution and delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to independently solve problems in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Clear and honest communication skills, reporting results transparently.
• Strong leadership skills with readiness to take ownership and make decisions.
• 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 provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on land restoration and nature-based initiatives, working closely with smallholder farmers and local communities. The work environment is flexible, performance-driven, with high ownership and low bureaucracy.

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