myAgro
Title: Operations Director, Côte d’Ivoire
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
About myAgro:
myAgro is a non-profit agritech 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 support 1 million farmers in 2026 – providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.
About the Role:
myAgro seeks an experienced leader for the role of Operations Director in Côte d’Ivoire. You will oversee the daily operations of our program, ensuring its efficiency in reaching and supporting small farmers. You will also help drive expansion, innovation, and establishing myAgro as a leader in the agricultural sector.
Goals for Next 2 Years in Cote d’Ivoire:
- Scale: Achieve program growth, reaching 500 farmers in year 1 and 17,500 in year 2.
- Impact: Increase the average impact per farmer from $150 to $550.
- Sustainability: Enhance financial sustainability through 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 to reach 500 farmers in the first year and 17,500 farmers in the second year.
- Develop and implement an HR incentive structure that aligns with myAgro’s budget and HR laws in Côte d’Ivoire.
- Collaborate with the Policy team on myAgro’s government strategy, focusing on sharing our work, gaining buy-in, and exploring new opportunities.
- Lead a team of 15+ 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.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor program progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
You Have:
Required Experience:
- French and English proficiency
- 5+ 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 large budgets, collaborate with external partners, and lead teams.
- A passion for supporting smallholder farmers and improving their livelihoods.
Our Benefits:
- A gross salary of 3 800 000 CFA per month.
- Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage).
- Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year.
- Professional development and laptop stipends.
- The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!
How to apply
https://myagro.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0vqd9?cjb_hash=O_uEgP19&apply_now=true
Application Process and Deadline
To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. You should also complete the Plum survey. You can find a link to the Plum survey on the application form for the role. 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, the Plum assessment, 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.