A leading global organization within the agricultural, commercial, sustainability, finance, development, and supply chain sectors is currently undertaking a significant recruitment exercise in Nairobi, Kenya. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen regional and country operations across East Africa, Southern Africa, and designated business units. The available roles span multiple functions including commercial leadership, finance and strategy, sustainability and regulatory affairs, development and research, human resources, production and supply operations, and corporate administration.
The positions listed in this announcement are designed for professionals with proven experience in their respective fields, capable of operating in complex, multi-country environments. Each role contributes directly to business growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, customer engagement, innovation, and strategic leadership. The organization is committed to attracting individuals who can work collaboratively across teams while delivering results aligned with regional and global objectives.
This article provides a detailed overview of each open position, including its purpose, key responsibilities, and scope of work. All roles are based in Nairobi, Kenya, with regional responsibilities as indicated. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the job descriptions carefully to understand the expectations associated with each role.
List of Available Positions
- Development CPD Head – EASA
The Development CPD Head – EASA role is responsible for leading crop protection development activities across the East and Southern Africa region. The position provides strategic direction for product development, field trials, and portfolio advancement to support commercial objectives.
Key duties include overseeing regional development strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial priorities, and managing cross-functional collaboration between development, regulatory, and commercial teams. The role involves guiding field trial programs, ensuring data quality and compliance, and supporting decision-making for product registration and launch. The position also contributes to innovation pipelines and ensures that development activities respond to regional agronomic needs and market dynamics.
- Marketing and Portfolio Lead – EASA
The Marketing and Portfolio Lead – EASA is responsible for shaping and executing regional marketing strategies while managing the product portfolio across assigned markets. This role ensures that product offerings are aligned with customer needs, market trends, and business growth objectives.
Responsibilities include portfolio lifecycle management, market analysis, pricing strategy development, and coordination with sales and development teams. The role supports go-to-market strategies, develops value propositions, and ensures consistent brand positioning across the region. The position also plays a key role in forecasting, portfolio optimization, and performance monitoring.
- Key Account Manager – Large Scale
The Key Account Manager – Large Scale manages relationships with large-scale commercial customers and strategic partners. The role focuses on driving sales growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.
Core responsibilities include account planning, contract negotiation, sales execution, and coordination with internal teams to ensure effective service delivery. The role involves monitoring customer performance, identifying growth opportunities, and managing key commercial agreements while ensuring alignment with company policies and commercial strategies.
- Key Account Manager – Western Region
The Key Account Manager – Western Region is tasked with managing customer relationships and commercial activities within the western region. The role supports sales targets, market development, and customer engagement initiatives.
Key responsibilities include territory management, sales planning, customer negotiations, and market intelligence gathering. The position collaborates closely with marketing and technical teams to ensure customers receive appropriate product support and value-added services.
- HR Generalist – EASA
The HR Generalist – EASA provides comprehensive human resources support across the East and Southern Africa region. This role ensures effective implementation of HR policies, employee relations, and talent management initiatives.
Responsibilities include supporting recruitment processes, employee engagement programs, performance management cycles, and HR operations. The role also ensures compliance with labor regulations, supports organizational development initiatives, and acts as a point of contact for HR-related matters across the region.
- Regulatory Lead – EASA
The Regulatory Lead – EASA oversees regulatory affairs activities across the region to ensure compliance with local and regional regulations. The role supports product registration, regulatory strategy development, and engagement with regulatory authorities.
Key duties include managing regulatory submissions, monitoring regulatory changes, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance requirements. The position works closely with development and commercial teams to support timely product approvals and market access.
- Regulatory Manager – East Africa and DB Countries
The Regulatory Manager – East Africa and DB Countries is responsible for managing regulatory activities across multiple countries within the region. This role ensures that regulatory strategies are effectively executed to support business objectives.
Responsibilities include coordinating country-level regulatory activities, managing external regulatory consultants, and ensuring consistency in regulatory documentation. The role also contributes to regional regulatory planning and risk management.
- Senior Field Scientist – East Africa
The Senior Field Scientist – East Africa leads advanced field research activities to support product development and market positioning. The role focuses on generating high-quality agronomic data under field conditions.
Key responsibilities include designing and overseeing field trials, analyzing research outcomes, and providing technical insights to development and commercial teams. The role supports innovation and ensures scientific rigor in field research programs.
- Finance Operations Lead – EASA and South Africa
The Finance Operations Lead – EASA and South Africa oversees finance operations across multiple markets, ensuring efficient financial processes and compliance with internal controls.
Responsibilities include managing accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and coordination with shared service teams. The role supports financial governance, process optimization, and stakeholder communication across the region.
- Digital Marketing Transformation Lead – EASA
The Digital Marketing Transformation Lead – EASA drives digital marketing initiatives and transformation programs across the region. The role focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, customer engagement, and data-driven marketing strategies.
Key duties include developing digital roadmaps, managing digital platforms, and supporting adoption of new technologies. The position collaborates with commercial and IT teams to ensure effective digital integration.
- Customer Marketing and Portfolio Lead – East Africa
The Customer Marketing and Portfolio Lead – East Africa manages customer-focused marketing initiatives and portfolio strategies within East Africa.
Responsibilities include developing customer segmentation strategies, aligning portfolio offerings with customer needs, and executing targeted marketing campaigns. The role ensures effective communication of product value and supports sales effectiveness.
- Office and HSE Administrator
The Office and HSE Administrator supports office operations and health, safety, and environment initiatives. The role ensures a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace environment.
Key responsibilities include coordinating office administration tasks, supporting HSE programs, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Country Head – Kenya
The Country Head – Kenya provides overall leadership and strategic direction for country operations. The role is responsible for business performance, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities include setting country strategy, managing cross-functional teams, representing the organization with external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. The role plays a central part in driving sustainable growth within Kenya.
- Key Account Manager – Eastern Region
The Key Account Manager – Eastern Region manages commercial relationships and sales activities within the eastern region.
Key duties include developing regional sales plans, managing distributor relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. The role supports market development initiatives and customer satisfaction.
- CP Commercial Finance Lead – EASA
The CP Commercial Finance Lead – EASA supports commercial decision-making through financial analysis and strategic insights.
Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and business case evaluation. The role works closely with commercial leaders to support pricing strategies and investment decisions.
- Financial Controller – EASA
The Financial Controller – EASA oversees financial control, reporting, and compliance across the region.
Key responsibilities include managing financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, and supporting audits. The role ensures strong financial governance and risk management practices.
- Senior Finance Operations Accountant – EASA
The Senior Finance Operations Accountant – EASA supports accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
Responsibilities include managing general ledger activities, reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. The role ensures accuracy and compliance in financial records.
- Technical Market Development Lead – East Africa
The Technical Market Development Lead – East Africa bridges technical development and commercial execution.
Key duties include supporting market development activities, providing technical training, and supporting product positioning. The role works closely with sales and development teams to ensure effective market adoption.
- Sales Operations and Customer Service
The Sales Operations and Customer Service role supports sales execution and customer satisfaction through efficient order management and operational coordination.
Responsibilities include order processing, customer inquiries, coordination with supply chain teams, and support of sales reporting activities.
- Supply Operations and Demand Planning Lead – EASA
The Supply Operations and Demand Planning Lead – EASA manages demand planning and supply operations across the region.
Key responsibilities include forecasting demand, coordinating supply plans, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with regional and global supply teams to ensure product availability.
- Supply Lead – Kenya and Zambia
The Supply Lead – Kenya and Zambia oversees supply chain operations within the assigned countries.
Responsibilities include managing local supply operations, coordinating logistics, and ensuring alignment with regional supply strategies. The role supports operational efficiency and service reliability.
- Tolling and Logistics Lead – EASA
The Tolling and Logistics Lead – EASA manages toll manufacturing and logistics operations across the region.
Key duties include coordinating tolling partners, overseeing logistics networks, and ensuring cost-effective and compliant distribution of products.
- Technical Field Scientist
The Technical Field Scientist supports field research and technical development initiatives.
Responsibilities include conducting field trials, collecting data, and supporting technical documentation. The role contributes to product development and technical validation activities.
- Finance Operations Accountant
The Finance Operations Accountant supports finance operations through accounting, reporting, and process support.
Key responsibilities include transaction processing, reconciliations, and supporting financial close activities. The role ensures operational accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
Conclusion
This recruitment exercise presents a broad range of career opportunities across multiple professional disciplines. Each role contributes to the organization’s regional and country-level objectives, supporting growth, innovation, compliance, and operational excellence. The positions are suitable for individuals seeking to work in dynamic, multi-functional, and regionally integrated environments.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the responsibilities of each role carefully and submit applications through the designated application platform.
