Operations Manager

• Develop and implement scalable outgrower and smallholder program structures.
• Manage farmer onboarding, registration, and engagement processes.
• Organize farmers into clusters, cooperatives, or lead-farmer networks.
• Lead and coordinate field teams including extension officers and agronomists.
• Ensure agricultural and land-use practices are consistently applied in the field.
• Track farmer performance, participation, and retention.
• Identify risks to delivery such as poor performance or drop-off and address them early.
• Collaborate with carbon, data, and project teams to align field activities with project goals.
• Enhance traceability, accountability, and discipline within the farmer network.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmer groups and community stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements in field operations and program design.

• Proven experience managing outgrower schemes, contract farming, agroforestry, or rural development programs.
• Track record managing large farmer networks, ideally over 1,000 farmers.
• Hands-on experience working in the field, not just strategy development.
• Experience managing and scaling field teams.
• Strong operational focus with an emphasis on execution and delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-moving environments.
• Capability to take ownership and independently solve problems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

The employer offers a competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for career growth into senior leadership roles. The role provides exposure to large-scale international projects and the chance to make a real impact on land restoration and community development.

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