About this role
Sustainable, scalable systems are the key to the magnitude of impact Komaza is able to have on the world. As we seek to grow from tens- to hundreds-of-thousands of farmers across East Africa, the productivity and efficiency of our operations in the field is critical to our success. You will take the lead on developing, innovating, and improving the systems used by our field extension network. This role reports to the Director of Field Operations.
What you will do
Work closely with our field extension network to design and improve the systems, strategies, tools, and trainings that will allow us to hit our massive expansion targets.
Identify and prioritize significant opportunities for operational innovation – then lead research, design, prototyping, and scaling of our best solutions.
Run point on collaboration with other departments like Technology Development, People Operations, and Procurement in the execution of interdisciplinary programs.
Build the capacity of Komaza staff through workshops, mentorship/coaching, and stretch projects.
Work closely with the Director of Field Operations and the Field Extension Network to support execution in pursuit of ambitious seasonal planting targets.
What you have
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, graduate degrees preferred
3+ years relevant experience including extensive experience in program management, team leadership, and field-based operations
Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills with impeccable spoken and written English
Passion for Komaza’s mission to lift rural farmers out of poverty through the rapid scaling of our microforestry model
Strong familiarity with the communities where we plant; you have lived or worked in rural low-income communities
You’re also
Flexible and scrappy with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
Self-directed and intellectually curious – you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
Growth-obsessed with a strong desire for personal development
A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable systems
What we expect
You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2+ years. While we will open a Nairobi office to support regional expansion in the near future, this role will be primarily based at our current headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya for the foreseeable future. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.
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