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Thursday 28 October 2021

Managing Director (Agriculture/ Operations / Government / Strategy) – Nairobi, Kenya at CA Global

CA Global Headhunters is an international recruitment and staffing company with an in-depth focus on Recruitment in Africa. We recruit talent of the highest standard across African Sectors in Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities and Agriculture. As the African markets further grow and develop, our skills and expertise simultaneously grow too, ensuring that we deliver the best service for both clients and candidates. Our extensive candidate network built up over 8 years comprises the most diverse, skilled and experienced candidates.Reference Number: SRMDKEN

Job Summary:

Our agriculture client is currently recruiting a Managing Director to lead their market entry into Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible for the day -to-day operations of the business to achieve key business results, representing the business to government and other critical stakeholders, and execution of the Company’s strategy as determined by the Regional CEO and Board of Directors. The Managing Director oversees operational planning, budget and strategy execution, cost management, policy and protocol implementation, and leadership development.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management

Day-to-day overall management and administration of the business
Planning, tracking, and measuring progress against organizational goals
Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases, and other legal documents and agreements
Ensure compliance with internal Company policy and government regulations where required
Oversee the smooth day-to-day teamwork and communication among sales, production, Finance, and human resources
Ensure timely and accurate reporting on key business metrics to the Board and Regional CEO
Develop highly performing and collaborative leadership team
Ensure key personnel are in the right positions and are coached, trained, and professionally developed to ensure their success
Oversee implementation of industry best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across functions to improve productivity, quality, service, and profitability
Oversee the execution of key infrastructure upgrades and developments

Financial Management

Manage overall company financial position and risks, including fundraising and risk management
Allocate human and capital resources to achieve strategic objectives
Balance sufficient short-term performance with long-term investment requirements
Develop and implement actionable, detailed operational budgets which enable the Company to meet its strategic and financial targets and optimize resource allocation
Identify cost-saving and revenue improving opportunities across the business to ensure efficient use of Company resources and maximize profitability
Administer the budget on a day-to-day basis and hold managers accountable to budget and target achievements
Recruit and work closely with Finance Manager to implement internal financial controls, policies and practices
Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the Board and Regional CEO

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Recruit, lead, manage and motivate team to achieve company goals
Promote the companies vision and values, keeping the customer and mission at the center of the organization
Represent and advocate for the Company among key government decision-makers
Be the face of the Company with the local community, ensuring strong corporate citizenship
Make regular travel in the country and get first hand exposure on market dynamics and provide supportive supervision for team
Communicate proactively and transparently with Board and Regional CEO, leveraging the skills and expertise of Directors and Advisors to improve business performance
Manage relationships and reporting with key external partnerships, including local bank partners and foundation program officers

Requirements: Qualification and Skills

Passionate about positively impacting smallholder farmers and customers in rural areas
3-5 years of relevant work experience in East and/or West Africa
Strategic thinker, yet detail-oriented
Strong executive, able to effectively plan, communicate that plan, and delegate to get major initiatives done through others
Oversee multiple complex projects through to completion
Excellent time management capabilities
Thrives in developing and implementing process and policy
High emotional intelligence and cross cultural communication ability
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and manage a team
Analytical and data-driven problem solver
Ability to get themselves and others organized in a disorganized environment
Cost and efficiency focus
Passion for excellence