Regional Manager at One Acre Fund

About the Role

This is a senior role in the Kenya Field Operations department, reporting directly to the Director of Field Operations. You will lead a team of 500+ staff and oversee an operational budget of 5million+ USD to create 9million+ USD in revenue and 9million+ USD in community impact. You will lead the strategic direction, tactical decision-making, and performance management of the Nyanza Region.

Responsibilities

• Create a data-led management culture with high degree of independence and results ownership
• Set growth and sales strategy for your operational region that aligns with country goals
• Customize the product and financing offerings to regional preference using the strategic advice of your team Specialists and Field network
• Design client and staff incentive strategy to improve loan collection in more cost efficient ways and motivate engagement
• Lead annual budgeting and cost efficiency for your operational region.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in a front-end operational setting, preferably in one of our countries of operation (Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, India)
• Demonstrated ability to set complex strategic direction for operations
• Demonstrated ability managing a large, geographically-dispersed team
• English required, Swahili preferred.