GENERAL MANAGER

Our client a Christian NGO is establishing and growing its presence in Kenya and seeks an entrepreneurial hands-on General Manager Kenya to help build lead and develop the local operations. The role will initially oversee approximately 515 professionals across functions that may include finance customer service technology and other professional services while working closely with global leadership and functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the day-to-day establishment and development of Kenya operations.

Manage develop and motivate an initial multidisciplinary team of approximately 515 employees.

Coordinate recruitment onboarding performance management coaching and professional development.                                                                                         

Establish clear goals responsibilities accountability and effective working relationships.

Coordinate local operational financial administrative employment and compliance requirements.

Work closely with global Finance HR Legal Compliance Technology and Operations teams.

Monitor budgets expenses procurement documentation controls and local service providers.

Identify and resolve operational and personnel challenges escalating significant matters appropriately.

Implement document and continuously improve processes that support a scalable Kenya operation.

Prepare regular operational updates and reports for global leadership.

Build effective relationships between the Kenya team and colleagues across different countries and cultures.

Help cultivate a healthy organizational culture aligned with the organizational Christian mission and values.

Provide spiritual leadership through prayer biblical principles and personal example.

Remain hands-on and contribute directly to operational or professional work where required.

Qualifications :

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Leadership or team-building experience with evidence of increasing responsibility.

At least 3-5 years of meaningful experience building or leading a small team/operation is desirable.

Strong people skills communication and relationship-building ability.

Entrepreneurial hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.

Strong organizational and project-management skills.

Analytical problem-solving and sound decision-making ability.

High ownership initiative attention to detail and follow-through.

Ability to learn quickly and work with subject-matter experts.

Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams.

Humility openness to coaching and commitment to biblical values.

Additional Information :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

MBA or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred.

Experience leading or helping build a team organizational business unit project or operation.

Experience managing approximately 1015 people is advantageous.

Experience establishing a new team office business unit start-up nonprofit or similar operation is highly desirable.

Relevant experience in finance accounting operations technology customer service HR compliance or nonprofit management is advantageous.

International/multicultural experience is an advantage.

Familiarity with the Kenyan business employment tax nonprofit or regulatory environment is advantageous.

LEADERSHIP GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

The client is intentionally seeking a leader who can grow with the organization. As the Kenya operation expands strong performance may lead to broader senior leadership responsibilities.  Leadership potential learning agility character judgement and the ability to build are valued alongside previous titles.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Lead a relatively small but growing Kenya team with significant interaction with international colleagues.

Working hours are expected to substantially overlap with European and U.S. Eastern time zones typically approximately 1:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. Kenya time.

The role combines leadership meetings analytical work documentation and hands-on operational execution.

Occasional extended hours may be necessary during important operational periods.

If you meet the requirements and are motivated by this opportunity apply using the link below:

                         Visit to apply by 27th September 2026.

                                         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

                                Verde Edge Consulting Ltd Build Lead Grow

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract