General Manager – Pharo Farms Kenya Limited at Pharo Ventures Kenya Limited

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Management, Agriculture, Economics or a related field.
• S/he must possess a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience of which at least six (6) years’ are at a senior managerial level or a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience, of which at least seven (7) years’ are at a managerial level with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector and agribusiness is required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a multiplicity of stakeholders.
• Outstanding project management capacity, coupled with good computer skills in using MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
• Exceptional spoken and written English.
• A self-starter, capable of working independently and with the ability to produce high quality results under pressure. Capable of a rapid and good quality turnaround of a high workload and multiple tasks.
• Commitment to the capacity building of staff based on mutual respect and a collaborative approach.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required within the region.
• Behavioral Competencies
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Structured and process oriented. Excellent time-manager who can balance multiple priorities.
• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.
• Dedicated team player with demonstrable experience in setting up good governance and process at scale.

Application process:

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please send a brief cover letter and a 1-page CV to david.pinney@big5search.com or david.chege@big5search.com, subject: “Last Name – General Manager, PharoFarm”.