Enviu is an agri-food organisation that is building impactful agriculture companies in Kenya. We are looking to partner with an experienced founder to co-build and scale one of our early-stage companies. This company promotes sustainable agriculture and has already established strong revenues, a great team, and runway for the next 6 months.

The ideal candidate is an experienced entrepreneur, passionate about sustainable production, and with the drive to scale company across the region

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 founder/ C-suite roles: You have previously founded or lead 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
High drive towards results: You have delivered strong operational and commercial outputs
in your previous roles
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
Values-driven 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

Start hiring with Fuzu

Recruit better talent faster - on your own or with our support.

Explore recruitment platform

Job search tips from Fuzu

Selected articles on cover letters, CV structure, and interview preparation.

Search for jobs

General management, leadership Jobs

Co-founder, Agriculture startup

Top cities with open vacancies

Companies hiring now

Country / Region

Profession (Agriculture, fishing, forestry)

Industry (General management, leadership)

Seniority (General management, leadership, Agriculture, fishing, forestry)

Fuzu

Co-founder, Agriculture startup

Job details

Description

Tags

Start hiring with Fuzu

Job search tips from Fuzu