Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational, and external leadership for a large, multi-country international development organization. The CEO will set strategic direction, guide organizational change, strengthen accountability, and oversee overall performance, financial sustainability, risk, and compliance. Key responsibilities include building and converting funding opportunities, deepening relationships with existing funders, and representing the organization with governments, donors, research institutions, and private-sector partners. The CEO will also champion applied research and innovation, connect research with implementation, and work closely with the senior leadership team and Board. Candidates should have senior executive experience leading a large organization with budget or P&L responsibility, and a demonstrated record of setting strategy and delivering meaningful transformation. Required qualifications include personally securing new funding, scientific credibility and understanding of how research moves into practical impact, recognition in fertilizer, crop nutrition, or soil health, and meaningful operating experience in Africa. A background in international development, agriculture, agribusiness, development finance, or a related field is required. Experience with European donors, cross-sector partnerships, government-funded programs, or public international organizations is preferred.