Chief Operating Officer

Finagra

. Translate company and seasonal priorities into executable plans across teams, regions and farms .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeKenyaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive operational leadership with a focus on building scalable processes, managing complex agricultural operations, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and develop management systems that support growth and operational discipline.

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Operational LeadershipAgricultural Operations ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationProcess DevelopmentPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operational DisciplineManagement SystemsProcess BuildingKPI EstablishmentSOP DevelopmentAgronomyMechanisationIrrigationDigital SystemsFarm Management Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingPerformance ManagementStrategic LeadershipIntegrityAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFarm Management Systems

Industry Keywords

AgronomyCommercial FarmingOperational SafetyCross-Cultural ExperienceMulti-Site Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate company and seasonal priorities into executable plans across teams, regions and farms
Identify operational bottlenecks, resolve cross-functional dependencies, and ensure issues are escalated and addressed quickly
Build scalable processes to support growth across more REPs, farms and regions
Lead Agronomy, Agricultural Operations, and the REP Program as an integrated system
Coordinate execution across Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Product and Technology
Define and communicate operational requirements to supporting functions
Drive seasonal planning and alignment across functions
Establish management routines, KPIs, reporting and escalation processes
Establish standards for operational discipline, safety, ethics, transparency and accountability
Build and enforce SOPs, management standards and operational controls
Ensure standards for worker safety, machinery use, chemical handling and responsible farm operations
Develop local managers and foster ownership, problem-solving and professional management
Build an organisation capable of operating with increasing independence and consistency
Report functionally to the Global COO and administratively to the Country Manager
Lead functions including Agronomy, AgOps and the REP Program

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of operational leadership experience, ideally as a COO, General Manager, Head of Operations, or similar
Strong experience managing complex, distributed or multi-site operations
Proven ability to build management systems, processes and operational discipline in a growing organisation
Experience leading multiple functions and coordinating execution across teams
Strong understanding of agriculture and commercial farming operations
Sufficient understanding of agronomy, mechanisation, and irrigation
Experience working with digital systems such as ERP and farm management systems
Strong people leadership, performance management, and problem-solving skills
Highly structured and execution-oriented, with strategic leadership capability
High standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
Experience working across cultures and in complex operating environments is highly desirable
Willingness to relocate to Kenya and spend significant time across operating regions and farms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support provided
Full-time relocation to Kenya supported
Opportunity to build and lead operations on the ground in Kenya