Deputy Country Director (DCD)

MyAgro

  • Thiès
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 8 heures
Position: Deputy Country Director (DCD)Location: Thies, SenegalReports to: Country DirectorAbout myAgro:myAgro is an award-winning non-profit 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 help 1 million farmers increase their incomes by $1.50 per day by 2026 and lift themselves out of poverty. Learn more from myAgro's founder and CEOAbout the Role:The Deputy Country Director (DCD) serves as the primary deputy to the Country Director, with oversight of Programs (Sales, Agriculture, Training), Human Resources, Procurement & Logistics, Product/IT, and Administration. This role ensures that programs are on track, work planning is executed, data analysis informs decision-making, and organizational targets are met. The DCD supports the Country Director in driving country-wide strategy, ensuring alignment across departments, and stepping in to represent the organization when required. Finance will report directly to the Country Director, but the DCD will partner closely with the Finance team to ensure budget alignment and operational efficiency.You Will:
  • Oversee staff and activities in HR, Programs (Sales, Agriculture, Training), Product/IT, Procurement & Logistics, and Administration.
  • Ensure programs are on track, hitting targets, and contributing to organizational goals.
  • Support sales operations by shaping strategy, boosting efficiency, and transforming field support systems.
  • Lead work planning, data analysis, and risk management to improve outcomes.
  • Ensure timely procurement and delivery of seeds, fertilizers, and other critical inputs.
  • Promote collaboration across Sales, Agriculture, R&D, and Technology for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Manage and strengthen the Village Entrepreneur (VE) Program to expand farmer outreach and activity rates.
  • Develop the capacity of managers and teams, supporting performance improvement and career development.
  • Represent the Country Director in external meetings with government, donors, and partners as required.
  • Build a cohesive, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture.
You Have:
  • Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing programs and operations (Sales, HR, Logistics, etc.).
  • Proven ability in sales territory management, agribusiness, or related program management.
  • Experience managing team managers and coaching them to develop talent and improve performance.
  • Strong process orientation with demonstrated success in planning, systems design, and efficiency improvements.
  • Understanding of business and finance principles, with ability to align operational and budget priorities.
  • Extensive background in marketing, sales operations, or program delivery in a competitive environment.
  • Fluency in English and French; knowledge of Wolof is a plus.
Our Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
  • Retirement plan contributions / match
  • Professional development and laptop stipends
  • Shape and scale innovative farmer programs in Senegal.
  • Grow as a senior leader in a fast-scaling social enterprise.
  • The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!

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