Regional Manager - West Africa (Abidjan, Ivory Coast)

About The RoleFor this position, Agriterra is seeking an experienced, results-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. The regional manager has an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for making a real impact and steers our regional projects to success.As the regional manager, you will lead the regional teams in ensuring our projects are successful by overseeing staffing, budgeting, compliance, acquisition, and the entire project cycle. But… this role goes far beyond management. It’s about turning strategy into impact, scaling up our initiatives, and ensuring we consistently deliver outstanding results for farmers, clients, and donors alike. You’ll play a key role in growing Agriterra’s presence across the region by identifying opportunities, driving business development, and securing the resources needed to keep operations thriving. At the same time, you’ll inspire, coach, and empower a talented team of professionals - helping them reach their full potential and exceed expectations.Reporting structureIn this role, you report directly to Agriterra’s Chief of Projects, and you are responsible for the entire project portfolio in the West Africa region. You will lead and inspire project managers, driving region-wide initiatives. Together with the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead regional administrative and business development support teams to achieve impactful results.What makes you a successful candidateYou have an academic level of education in a relevant field;Your career shows a minimum of 3 years of proven management leadership where you have transformed teams and delivered results.You have experience in managing internationally funded projects in the spheres of private sector development and food security.You have a passion for the cooperative sector with hands-on agricultural business advisory experience, and you understand how cooperatives drive sustainable agricultural transformation.You are excellent at mastering project lifecycle management and can navigate complex challenges while maintaining unwavering alignment with stakeholder objectives. Together with your team, you can transform vision into measurable impact across all project phases.You are well-connected to national and international development priorities and emerging trends and can be an influential voice in shaping agricultural policy and cooperative advancement.You have proven te be successful in project design and business development in a varied network of international donor organisations.You are a result-driven leader who energises high-calibre professionals to exceed expectations.You enjoy building bridges across agricultural sectors, policymakers and donor communities and speak the language of impact with farmers, financiers, and decision makers alike.You are a multilingual communicator, Dutch is required, you are fluent in English, and, since you will be working in the West African region, your French is excellent. Winning competences: Impact Creator, Decisive Action Taker, Authentic Connector, Persuasive Visionary, Collaborative Team Builder, Organisationally Aware, Business Developer, Analytic Problem Solver, Communication Master and Customer Oriented.DutiesIn general, the regional manager demonstrates strategic leadership of the implementation of the regional portfolio of projects and programs while adhering to Agriterra’s global strategy and format. Convert international objectives to national and regional ones and operationalise them. Ensure Agriterra is financially and institutionally sustainable in the region and make sure the projects are designed and carried out to a high standard.The Regional Manager Is Specifically In Charge OfRegional Vision & Planning: Develop and continuously update ambitious multi-year regional planning. Collaborate actively with partners, staff and other stakeholders to build a dynamic portfolio that adapts to emerging opportunities and responds to changing regional needs.Leadership & Team Excellence: management of regional staff members by fostering a vibrant culture where high performance, continuous learning, entrepreneurship and collaboration thrive. Create an environment where team members contribute to impact results while growing their capabilities. Regional Strategic Position & Networking: Expand influence by cultivating powerful regional networks and empowering staff to forge meaningful (national) connections. Establish Agriterra as the go-to cooperative authority, building game-changing relationships across the cooperative sector, governments, financial institutions, private enterprises and policy makers that amplify our regional impact.Regional Business Development & Growth: Secure sustainability by actively pursuing a robust project portfolio that generates long-term revenue streams aligned with regional strategic priorities. Transform opportunities into lasting partnerships that fuel Agriterra’s mission.Regional Implementation & Compliance: Deliver results through rigorous oversight and quality leadership of project implementation, ensuring every initiative creates measurable impact while exceeding Agriterra’s standards and donor expectations. Drive continuous improvement across legal, financial, communication, marketing, HR, IT and training standards while optimising processes for maximum effectiveness.Strategic Integration & Synergy: Maximise collaboration by maintaining seamless coordination with Agriterra Head Office across business development, training, Agripool and support functions. Ensure regional operations are fully integrated with organisational strategy and procedures while driving product innovation and operational excellence.What awaits you at AgriterraAt Agriterra, ambition meets impact in a collegial environment designed for excellence. This expat position offers competitive compensation tailored to your experience level, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to lead transformational change in agricultural development.Ready to lead Regional Transformation?If this leadership opportunity ignites your passion and aligns with your expertise, we want to hear from you!Please note, this position requires excellent command of the Dutch language, so you are likely a Dutch native speaker or have equivalent fluency. Since your onboarding will start at our Head Office in Arnhem, you possess a work permit for the Netherlands.How to connect with usSend a compelling cover letter and comprehensive CV to vacancy@agriterra.org, to the attention of Marit de Slegte, CP, with the vacancy title in the subject of the mail.Our selection process includes two focused interviews designed to explore your leadership potential and regional vision. We may also include an assessment to ensure we are a perfect match for each other.If you require further information, please contact HRM@agriterra.org.‍