Hi! We are Enviu. When we founded Enviu in 2004, our belief was the same as it is today: An inclusive economy that serves people and planet. An economy enriching the lives of all people, providing access to basic needs. An economy that is careful with the valuable and limited resources our planet endows. To instigate this economy we build social multinati...

Co-founder, Sustainable Agriculture

Job TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperienceLocationNairobiJob FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied , Strategic and Top Management

Key responsibilities

• Lead company-wide strategy development and implementation.
• Lead and build critical partnerships with financiers, buyers and the public sector.
• Represent the company externally to attract visibility and support
• Drive the company toward commercial sustainability and reduced grant dependency over time.
• Build & recruit a strong leadership team to support your ambitions.

Must have qualifications

• Previously held founder/ C-suite roles: You have previously founded or led a company or startup in a C-suite role.
• Passionate about improving livelihoods of farmers and sustainable food production: You have demonstrated this in your career or in your personal life choices.
• Strong drive for results: You have delivered strong operational and commercial outputs in your previous roles.
• Ready for a long term commitment: You are ready & able to commit for the long haul with a vision for growth and exit.
• Built and led a team of 10+ people, including hiring your own senior people
• Are values-driven in your decision making: Honesty & integrity are important especially when the going gets tough.
• Thrives in uncertainty, learns fast, and stays hands-on.

We will offer

• Stock options in the company you will lead
• The opportunity to work with a driven, impact-oriented and fun team
• Access to specialist support in venture-building, fundraising, team management, and strategy setting

• Lead company-wide strategy development and implementation.
• Lead and build critical partnerships with financiers, buyers and the public sector.
• Represent the company externally to attract visibility and support
• Drive the company toward commercial sustainability and reduced grant dependency over time.
• Build & recruit a strong leadership team to support your ambitions.

• Founder/ C-suite leadership experience
• Passion for improving farmer livelihoods and sustainable food production
• Strong drive for results and commercial outputs
• Long-term commitment and vision for growth/exit
• Team building and leadership (10+ people, including senior hires)
• Values-driven decision making (honesty, integrity)
• Ability to thrive in uncertainty, learn fast, and stay hands-on

• Previously held founder/ C-suite roles: You have previously founded or led a company or startup in a C-suite role.
• Passionate about improving livelihoods of farmers and sustainable food production: You have demonstrated this in your career or in your personal life choices.
• Strong drive for results: You have delivered strong operational and commercial outputs in your previous roles.
• Ready for a long term commitment: You are ready & able to commit for the long haul with a vision for growth and exit.
• Built and led a team of 10+ people, including hiring your own senior people
• Are values-driven in your decision making: Honesty & integrity are important especially when the going gets tough.
• Thrives in uncertainty, learns fast, and stays hands-on.