Field Operations LeadNew!

• Lead the field implementation of the Uganda vision and strategy and drive farmer impact in the region served.
• Identify and implement the resources, processes and systems needed to deliver the regional strategy.
• Set OKRs for the department and support Regional Leads to translate the strategy into executable activities.
• Own the season execution plan so every training in the calendar is delivered on time, to standard and at target attendance.
• Lead field mobilisation for the tree programme and track weekly execution against plan using KPIs and data.
• Standardise and document field protocols and tools for consistent use across regions.
• Manage and coach three or more Regional Leads on development, regional performance and problem solving.
• Participate in regional operations including staff recruitment and leadership development.
• Supervise and sign off the monthly payroll for field staff salaries, transport and bonuses.
• Lead field rollout each season and develop rollout plans covering site readiness, staffing, timelines and risks.
• Work with Government Relations on authorisations and with Procurement and Logistics on supplies and training materials.
• Work with Impact and Innovations teams to roll out new coffee agronomy practices and impact trials.
• Coordinate field data collection that generates insights on adoption, pests and diseases.
• Co-create the annual Field Operations budget and monitor it through monthly budget-versus-actuals reviews.
• Support donor reporting including grant BVAs, and manage relationships with government and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in field operations, programme delivery or a similar role, with at least 2 years in management, ideally in agriculture, rural development or last-mile distribution.
• Demonstrated experience managing people, ideally managers or team leads.
• Experience delivering seasonal or time-bound operations at scale.
• Experience with expansion, scale-up or new site launches is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites across Uganda.

Skills & Competencies:

• Field execution and KPI tracking.
• Coaching and people management.
• Budget monitoring and cost control.
• Stakeholder management with government and district officials.
• Data-driven problem solving.