Country Manager: Ghana - Yara International

We are looking for an ambitious individual, with solid experience in transformation and business development in international settings, in particular, coaching and engaging all levels of an organization to sell and deliver radical change. If you wish to be part of a diverse workforce, transforming YAA into the leading partner for farmers and food companies in the Region, as well as a trusted advisor to agencies and external stakeholders in matters of agriculture and policy, this is the right opportunity.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Africa and is located in Accra, Ghana.   

Responsibilities

• Deliver disruptive growth in Ghana, in accordance with the new Yara Africa Asia (YAA) strategy including Burkina Faso and Togo
• Full accountability for Yara Ghana’s commercial and financial results (end-to-end P&L responsibility)
• Jointly with Yara Farming Solutions, define and implement the roadmap for digital initiatives, with the identification of near-term and long-term goals/ benefits.
• Build relationships, and networks and partner with critical teams and senior stakeholders across the organization to identify relevant transformation levers and secure buy-in and resources for the necessary change initiatives to be implemented in Ghana
• Proactively seek opportunities for building and maintaining Yara Ghana’s position as an Agricultural Reference in the country, through a proactive engagement with government agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Drive the M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) plan for the country, including venture investment portfolio.
• Drive the People agenda in line with the Africa and Grow@Yara strategy, incl. Talent Development, Performance Mgmt. and Succession Planning.
• Ensure that Yara Ghana continues to be an industry leader on the HESQ, Operational Excellence and Product Stewardship areas, incl. strict adherence across all operations to Yara’s E&C and Code of Conduct rules.

Profile

• Ideally 10-15 years experience in Business Development, transformation and B2B Sales Leadership, with significant management experience. Long relevant expertise can compensate for a lack of formal education
• In-depth knowledge of digital transformation, B2B (preferably in the agriculture/chemicals industry) and stakeholder management (private and public stakeholders) is necessary
• Change Management and influencing experience in large corporate projects.
• Excellent team leadership and coaching skills, as well as organizational development
• English (fluent written and verbal) skills are necessary.

Additional Information

• Higher university degree in Business Administration, Economics or Agronomy.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to think holistically to “see the big picture”
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence
• Ability to build, manage and motivate teams across cultural boundaries
• Ability to work independently and in teams, connecting with all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Drive to challenge established practices and processes when required
• Positive to work and travel in an international and fast-paced environment