Deputy Country Director (DCD)
On-siteThiès, Thiès, Senegal
Job Summary
Oversee staff and all activities for your portfolio of departments including HR, Procurement & Logistics, and the Call Center. Ensure programs are on track, hitting targets, and contributing to organizational goals while leading work planning, data analysis, and risk management. Support sales operations by shaping strategy, boosting efficiency, and transforming field support systems to ensure timely procurement and delivery of seeds and fertilizers. Develop the capacity of managers and teams, representing the Country Director in external meetings with government, donors, and partners as required. Build a cohesive, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture across Sales, Agriculture, R&D, and Technology.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing programs and operations (Sales, HR, Logistics, etc.)
- Experience with sales and agricultural focused programs
- 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
- Proven ability to hold teams and individuals accountable to hitting targets and delivering
- Extensive background in marketing, sales operations, or program delivery in a competitive environment
- Fluency in English and French
Desired Qualifications
- knowledge of Wolof is a plus
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