Country Director

Job Description : Nigeria Country Director Location: Abuja, Nigeria Pay: 70k-100k USD per annum Benefits: Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits Organizations sector: Agriculture and Foods Job Summary: The Country Director will directly manage all operations in Nigeria and grow the number of farmers we serve from about 120,000 in 2023 to over 1 million farmers by 2030. In addition to generating rapid growth in our existing programs, the Country Director will develop new opportunities for impact and revenue, while also having the Nigeria program break-even over time. Our vision is to build a presence across the country, and to diversify our portfolio with new programs that help us serve as many farmers as possible in Nigeria in a financially sustainable way. You will report to a Senior Director in the Growth Unit and liaise with top leaders across the organization. Requirements: · 10+ years of dynamic professional experience, with considerable exposure to rural development. · 7+ years of experience managing senior staff. · University or advanced degree in relevant fields · Business English required · Ability to travel to Minna and other areas outside of Abuja up to 40% of the time · Experience producing results. · Experience launching new investments or building successful partnerships. · Vision and ability to identify opportunities and the right partners to take advantage of those. · Great collaborator and team member who can engage with different people, from rural farmers to high-level executives. · Capacity to both develop high-level strategies and work with others to develop detailed operational plans. · Ability to drive towards results in a dynamic and fluid work context. · Experience working with budgets and financial models. · Comfort and experience using data to make decisions. · Ability to identify risks and develop thoughtful mitigation strategies.

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