Country Director at Robert Walters

About the Role

• This role requires extensive travelling to Minna. As the country Director you will manage all operations in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term vision for serving over 1 million farmers by 2030, working with senior leaders both locally and globally.
• Rally the team behind the vision and gain support for the program through a vision document, financial model, and OKRs.
• Oversee all field programs and ensure annual targets are met through a deputy.
• Revise strategies and operations to achieve both impact and financial results.
• Focus on financial sustainability and ensure the program breaks even within the next 5 years.
• Identify and mitigate near-term and long-term risks that could hinder goal achievement, working with deputies and other leaders.
• Manage back-end systems and deploy new processes to reduce costs and improve execution.
• Ensure robust systems and controls are in place to support rapid growth with minimal risk of leakage and fraud.
• Lead new investments in technology to expand programs, enhance data quality, and simplify operations.
• Directly manage a team of 3-6 deputies overseeing program execution, systems, people, and expansion.
• Invest in the development of deputies and rising leaders within the team.
• Strengthen recruitment capacity to accommodate the expected workforce tripling in size in the coming years.
• Prioritise investments in team development and culture, including creating new development programs and fostering a positive working environment.
• Supervise external relationships, including government and partnership work streams, and strengthen strategic relationships across the country.

Candidate Requirements

• More than 10 years of professional experience with a focus on rural development exposure.
• More than 7 years of experience in managing senior staff.
• Proven track record of producing results.
• Experience in launching new investments or forming successful partnerships.
• Possesses a vision and the ability to identify opportunities and suitable partners.
• Skilled in coaching other leaders.
• Excellent collaborator and team member with the ability to engage with various stakeholders, from rural farmers to high-level executives.
• Strong communication skills to interact with executives and leaders from other organisations.
• Capable of developing high-level strategies and detailed operational plans in collaboration with others.
• Effective in achieving results in a dynamic and fluid work environment.
• Familiarity with working with budgets and financial models.
• Comfortable using data to inform decision-making.
• Proficient in identifying and addressing risks with thoughtful mitigation strategies.
• Holds a university or advanced degree in relevant fields.
• Business English proficiency required.
• Able to travel to Minna and other areas outside of Abuja for up to 40% of the time.