About Program Manager role

Program managers are leaders and high performers on myAgro’s team, focused on execution of a diverse program portfolio and management of staff. Program Managers independently and effectively carry out 5-8 projects, both field and office-based. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, juggling competing priorities and deadlines, while effectively leading and developing a team of talented Program Associates, office staff and/or field staff. You will invest in building your team’s capacity to work yourself out of a job.

The Program Manager for Tanzania will lead the start-up of a new country office in Tanzania. During the first year, the program manager’s main task will be to lead a pilot project in the regions of Lindi and Mtwara. The PM will be tasked with managing the pilot and building up a strong team that can manage the new company and the pilot project.

Responsibilities

Human Resources:

• Recruit and hire on a strong office and field team.
• Create a good working environment and culture based on myAgro values.
• Work closely with the HR consultant that will support you to create strong HR policy and advise you on the labor legislation.
• You will work closely together with the HR director based abroad.

Finance:

• Create a budget, cash flow forecasts and cost control in concordance with the objectives set by the finance manager.
• Monitor that the administrative assistant inputs expenses correctly. Liaise with the accountant (based abroad) to verify if the finance procedures are correctly followed.
• Maintain the relationship with our accountancy firm based in Mtwara that will execute the tax declarations and advise us on other fiscal legislation.
• Control and approve all expenses and maintain a good relationship with the bank.

Logistics, Administration and Procurement:

• Implement a procurement system following requirements set forth by the finance team abroad.
• Monitor that the administrative assistant organizes housing and transport for employees and visitors efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that the company and its operations comply to Tanzanian legislation.

Field Operations:

• Lead the field team (5 to 11 staff members during pilot) in the execution of the operations plan.
• Train supervisors that will then train field agents in marketing and good agriculture practices.
• Help the field team understand how to market and sell our products- seed and fertilizer packages.
• Ensure that the field team are aware of their KPIs and follow-up on their progress towards meeting the KPI’s.

Other:

• As the head of the pilot project and start-up office, maintain good relationships with donors, partners and government institutions.
• Work with research institutes, partners and the myAgro agronomics-team abroad to find optimal packages and crops with the best returns for farmers.
• Ensure that the impact of myAgro on farmer yield is monitored.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least four years of work experience and prior management experience, preferably in a similar fast-growth social enterprise
• Two years’ experience working and living in a developing country
• Swahili and English proficiency – Business in Mali and Senegal is conducted in French, so having notions in French is an asset at myAgro
• Outstanding project management and managerial skills
• Strategic thought process and strong decision-making capabilities based on quantitative and qualitative assessments
• Creative and versatile approach to problem-solving; solution-oriented
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross culturally

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• A passion for the mission, vision and values of myAgro
• As with any start up, flexibility, a sense of humor and an open mind are necessary for success
• Capable to work independent, needs to report to a director located in another country
• TZ National strongly preferred