Country Director

Precision Development (PxD)

. Lead Precision Development’s Kenya program and cross-cutting Kenya-focused team .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNairobi • KenyaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in program management, with expertise in budget oversight, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to foster team culture and capacity building while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

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Strategic LeadershipProgram Management SystemsFundraising and Business DevelopmentBudget ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementMonitoring and Evaluation ToolsRCTsFinancial SustainabilityOrganizational Strategy TranslationLegal and Regulatory ComplianceEvidence-Based Program DesignTeam Capacity BuildingPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Team Culture FosteringCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in EconomicsMaster’s Degree in Agricultural EconomicsMaster’s Degree in Public Policy

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorSocial ImpactKenyaStakeholder EngagementGovernment RelationsAgribusinessDevelopment OrganizationsNGOsImplementation PartnersDonor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Precision Development’s Kenya program and cross-cutting Kenya-focused team
Set Kenya’s strategic direction in line with organizational strategy
Contribute to and execute PxD’s research and program vision
Direct existing project implementation and design new services
Oversee Kenya projects and scoping studies, including implementation plans and monitoring
Own the country budget
Support research methods, monitoring and evaluation tools, and program management systems
Work with research affiliates to ground programs in evidence and support organizational learning
Set team priorities, run regular meetings, and foster a culture aligned with PxD’s values
Supervise and develop direct reports and build team capacity
Oversee in-country finance personnel with the CFO and finance team
Oversee and support the Program Management Unit
Ensure compliance with Kenyan law and local policies
Link the wider PxD team and Kenya team and support stakeholder reporting
Lead relationships with county and national governments
Build relationships with technology providers, agribusinesses, businesses, development organizations, NGOs, service providers, implementation partners, and donors
Oversee business development, fundraising, donor management, and financial sustainability
Support policy dissemination and partnership development in other African countries as needed
Contribute to organizational strategy, leadership, fundraising, communications, events, and institutional learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field
10+ years of experience leading large programs, including managing managers or senior staff
Experience living and working in Kenya
Strategic leadership experience translating organizational strategy into country-level plans
Experience owning a country or program budget and overseeing finance staff with a central finance team
Experience with project planning, risk management, monitoring and evaluation tools, and program management systems
Track record in fundraising and business development, including managing donors and large grants and building mid- to long-term financial sustainability
Ability to retain top talent, build staff capacity, and address performance issues promptly
Experience fostering a values-led team culture and working effectively with a wider team based outside Kenya
Track record managing relationships with government, private-sector, technology, and other stakeholders
Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, donors, government agencies, and researchers
Familiarity with Kenya’s legal and regulatory environment and experience working with legal counsel
Familiarity with RCTs and rigorous research methods
Strong written and spoken English and advanced presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, resource-constrained nonprofit or social-impact setting and manage multiple projects to tight timelines
Ability to travel within Kenya and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing
Merit-based evaluation without regard to protected characteristics
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