Operations Manager-Nyeri

What You’ll Be Doing

Our projects depend on strong smallholder execution. This role is responsible for building and running the outgrower system that underpins everything we do.

You will translate project design into field reality.

Design and implement scalable outgrower / smallholder program structures

Build and manage farmer onboarding, registration, and engagement processes

Organize farmers into clusters, cooperatives, or lead-farmer networks

Manage field teams (extension officers, agronomists, local partners)

Ensure consistent implementation of agricultural and land-use practices

Monitor farmer performance, participation, and retention

Identify and mitigate delivery risks early (non-performance, low survival, drop-off)

Work closely with carbon, data, and project teams to ensure alignment between field execution and project requirements

Improve traceability, discipline, and accountability across the farmer network

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Build and scale a high-performing outgrower system across project regions

Take ownership of farmer network performance and delivery outcomes

Establish clear processes for onboarding, training, and monitoring

Lead and develop local field teams and implementation partners

Ensure operational consistency across multiple geographies

Maintain strong relationships with farmer groups and community stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement of field operations and program design

Who We’re Looking For

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for experienced professionals who have built or managed real-world smallholder or outgrower systems.

Proven experience in outgrower schemes, contract farming, agroforestry, or rural development programs

Strong track record managing large farmer networks (ideally 1,000+ farmers)

Hands-on field experience—this is not a desk-based strategy role

Experience managing and scaling field teams

Strong operational mindset with a focus on execution and delivery

Ability to work in complex, fast-moving environments

Comfortable taking ownership and solving problems independently

Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Competitive Growth Opportunity

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role as the program scales

Exposure to large-scale international projects

Real-World Impact

Direct involvement in land restoration and nature-based projects

Work with smallholder farmers and local communities

See tangible outcomes of your work on the ground

A Flexible & Performance-Driven Environment

Work with a highly driven, international team

High ownership, low bureaucracy

Flexibility in how you operate—as long as you deliver

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Country Director-Nanyuki

Country Director-Nyeri

Country Director-Kirinyaga

Country Director-Nyahururu

Country Lead-Nanyuki

Country Lead-Nyeri

Country Lead-Kirinyaga

Country Lead-Nyahururu

Head of Country-Nanyuki

Head of Country-Nyeri

Head of Country-Kirinyaga

Head of Country-Nyahururu

Operations Manager-Nanyuki

Operations Manager-Nyeri

Operations Manager-Kirinyaga

Operations Manager-Nyahururu

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