COUNTRY DIRECTOR, KENYA

Overview

Invitation to Build & Lead

Okala is expanding into Kenya!

We are building our East Africa team and looking for a Country Director to establish and lead Okala Kenya. This is a leadership role bringing together ecological expertise, relationship building, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

It is a unique opportunity to found and scale an AI-powered biodiversity intelligence venture in Kenya, and to shape how nature is measured, valued, restored, and protected across one of Africa’s most critical ecological landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Okala in Kenya.
• Drive commercial growth and manage key client relationships
• Oversee delivery of biodiversity, ESIA, and nature-related compliance projects
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Manage partnerships with regulators, communities, and stakeholders
• Uphold Okala’s standards of scientific integrity, ethics, and inclusion

Additional education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Experience

Additional experience

• 8+ years’ leadership experience in biodiversity, ESG, environmental consulting, natural resources, or related sectors
• Proven track record of setting up or leading operations and delivering commercial results
• Strong networks in Kenya’s environmental and conservation landscape

Terms and conditions

This search is being managed by our recruitment partner for this role, AfriTrade Consulting Group / AfriTrade Recruit

Application Link:

https://afritraderecruit.com/