Position: Deputy Country Director (DCD)
Location: Thies, Senegal
Reports to: Country Director
About 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 CEO here.
About 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!
How to apply
https://myagro.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0pksc?cjb_hash=O_FeHN73&apply_now=true
Application Process and Deadline
To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team.
There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.
myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
