Country Director, Côte d'Ivoire

Position: Country Director, Côte d'Ivoire

Location:  Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Reports to: COO

About myAgro:

myAgro is an award-winning non-profit social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to help 1 million farmers increase their incomes by $1.50 per day by 2026 and lift themselves out of poverty. Learn more from myAgro's founder and CEO here.

About the Role:

myAgro Cote d’Ivoire seeks a Country Director that is adept at wearing many hats and getting mud on their boots with the team.  You will oversee the daily operations of our program, including the sales function as well as the back-office operations.  You will ensure its efficiency in reaching and supporting small farmers. You will set sales strategies, create performance management systems and reporting tools. You will also help drive expansion, innovation, and establishing myAgro as a leader in the agricultural sector.  

Your day-to-day will be diverse in what is needed and required of you, which is often the case in fast growing start-ups.  On some days, you will visit the field, where you will work with the sales team, visit and speak with farmers, and understand how myAgro can improve its sales and impact results. On other days, you may work on budgeting and review HR policies or contribute to the next season's operational plans. 

Goals for Next 2 Years in Cote d'Ivoire:

• Scale: Achieve program growth, from 500 farmers and 7,500 in year 2.
• Impact: Increase the average impact per farmer, ensure farmer satisfaction and re-enrollment to the program.
• Sustainability: Enhance financial sustainability through budget planning, improved processes and efficient staffing ratios, supported by excellent training and management.
• Organizational capacity: Build a capable team by recruiting and training, and investing in the professional development of Cote d'Ivoire leadership.

You Will:

• Manage all aspects of the core program, including developing operational processes, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and staff management.
• Lead the expansion of the program by building a high-performing sales team and sales processes, identifying farmer-centered growth opportunities and building efficient partnerships with local organizations
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Global team on myAgro's government strategy, focusing on sharing our work, gaining buy-in, and exploring new opportunities.
• Lead a team of 25+ staff, expanding to 50+ in the near future, to ensure the delivery of a high-quality program throughout the country.
• Guide myAgro's strategy, collaborating with the COO and executive team on program strategies and targets.
• Ensure compliance with national and local financial management standards. 

You Have:

• French and English proficiency
• 10+ years of professional work experience with at least 3 years in an organizational leadership role.
• The ability to work with limited resources and adopt a hands-on approach.
• Preferably, your background is a mix of corporate and non-profit roles with experience implementing projects in developing countries.
• Experience managing budgets, collaborating with external partners, and leading teams.
• A passion for supporting smallholder farmers and improving their livelihoods.

Our Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• Retirement plan contributions / match
• Professional development and laptop stipends
• The opportunity to make a difference for farmers every day!

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team.

There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.