Head, Business Kenya

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability. Systemiq is sharing an opportunity for a Head of Forest Protection & Community Impact with a leading tropical forest restoration organisation operating in West Africa. Head of Forest Protection & Community Impact Ensuring long-term integrity of restored forest landscapes Department: Permanence Reports to: CEO Location: Ghana (Accra or site-based: Bibiani / Dambai) Direct Reports: 2 (Social Performance Lead, Livelihoods Lead) Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Functional Team: ~50+ (Protection, ESG) About the Organisation The organisation is a large-scale tropical forest restoration company operating in West Africa, focused on restoring degraded, biodiverse ecosystems through long-term, community-centred projects. With operations across multiple countries, a workforce of 1,000+ employees, and thousands of hectares already restored, the organisation is scaling towards 100,000+ hectares under management. Projects are long-term and aligned with leading international standards (e.g. VERRA VCS, CCB), delivering measurable climate, biodiversity, and socioeconomic outcomes in partnership with global organisations and local communities. The Role This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, responsible for ensuring that restored and protected forest areas remain secure and viable over the long term. Forest Protection is the core focus of this role, requiring the design and leadership of large-scale, field-based protection operations. Alongside this, the role integrates community engagement and livelihood programmes to ensure sustainable, long-term outcomes. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in land or asset protection and have evolved into a broader operator, capable of working across protection, community engagement, and programme delivery. You will lead three integrated functions: * Forest Protection * Livelihood Restoration * Social Performance Key Responsibilities Forest Protection  * Design and scale protection systems across all project sites * Develop SOPs, patrol strategies, zoning, and incident response frameworks * Lead and grow field protection teams (~50+, expanding significantly) * Integrate GIS, satellite, and drone data into operational decision-making * Ensure all protection activities align with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) * Build strong working relationships with local authorities and community leaders * Establish data-driven monitoring systems to track incidents and performance * Continuously optimise cost-efficiency as protected areas scale Livelihood Restoration * Lead programmes that reduce pressure on forest ecosystems * Oversee agricultural intensification and related initiatives * Design locally relevant livelihood interventions * Align programmes with benefit-sharing frameworks * Track and report socioeconomic impact Social Performance * Oversee community engagement, safeguards, and benefit-sharing * Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards * Lead land access processes, including FPIC * Manage social impact measurement and reporting * Maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders Security & Human Rights (VPSHR) * Embed VPSHR principles across all protection operations * Conduct risk assessments and define rules of engagement * Oversee training, grievance mechanisms, and incident management * Ensure transparent reporting to leadership and stakeholders ESG Oversight * Provide oversight of ESG reporting via the Social Performance function * Ensure alignment with investor and certification requirements What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months) * A scalable, clearly defined forest protection system operating across all sites * Strong SOPs, patrol models, and incident response frameworks in place * A high-performing, disciplined protection team with clear leadership structure * Measurable reduction in encroachment and illegal activity * Strong, trust-based relationships with local communities and authorities * Livelihood programmes demonstrably reducing pressure on forest areas Candidate Profile Essential Experience * 5+ years leading land or asset protection at scale (1,000+ hectares), ideally in sub-Saharan Africa * Significant field-based operational experience * Proven ability to lead and scale teams of 50+ personnel * Experience implementing VPSHR-aligned protection approaches * Working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards * Ability to use spatial tools (GIS, satellite, drones) for operational decision-making * Strong experience engaging with rural communities and local stakeholders * Background in conservation, land use, or natural resource management Ideal Background * Landscape-scale conservation (e.g. African Parks, WCS, park authorities) * Large-scale agriculture, forestry, or plantation operations * Extractive industries with strong ESG and community frameworks Education * Degree in relevant field (e.g. conservation, environmental science, security, social sciences); advanced degree preferred Languages * English required; French or West African languages advantageous Personal Qualities * Strong operator with a bias for execution * Comfortable working in remote, challenging environments * Able to build systems and teams from the ground up * Credible across field teams, communities, and senior stakeholders * High integrity and commitment to human rights * Motivated by long-term environmental impact Location Based in Ghana (Accra or project sites). Frequent travel to remote field locations required. How to Apply Please submit a CV and brief cover note outlining relevant experience and motivation Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability. Systemiq is sharing an opportunity for a Head of Operational Improvement with a leading tropical forest restoration organisation operating in West Africa. Head of Operational Excellence (CEO Office) Reports to: Co-CEO Location: West Africa (Ghana / Sierra Leone) preferred; London considered Travel: Frequent site travel required (minimum ~15 weeks/year if London-based) Contract: Full-time, permanent — individual contributor role About the Organisation A large-scale tropical forest restoration company operating in West Africa, restoring degraded ecosystems through long-term, community-led projects. With 2,000+ employees across multiple countries and thousands of hectares already restored, the organisation is now scaling rapidly towards 100,000+ hectares under management over the next three years. Projects align with leading international standards (e.g. VERRA VCS, CCB), delivering measurable climate, biodiversity, and socioeconomic outcomes. The Role This role sits in the Co-CEO Office and exists for one reason: to make operations work at scale. You will go into parts of the organisation where things are unclear, inconsistent, or breaking — figure out what’s actually going on, and fix it. That means building systems, driving adoption, and holding the line until they stick. You are not tied to a function. You will move across the business — forest protection, restoration, livelihoods, ESG — focusing on the highest-priority problems at any given time. This is not a strategy role in the abstract. It is a hands-on execution role: diagnose → design → implement → embed → repeat The goal is to replace reactive, project-by-project execution with systems that are repeatable, measurable, and owned. There is no team to hide behind. Progress depends on your ability to cut through noise, build trust quickly, and deliver in messy, real-world conditions. Key Responsibilities * Find the real problems: Cut through reporting and surface what’s actually slowing execution down * Build what’s missing: Design SOPs, workflows, and decision frameworks that teams can realistically use in the field * Make it stick: Work side-by-side with teams to implement systems and drive adoption — not just design them * Create accountability: Define KPIs, establish reporting rhythms, and ensure ownership is clear and followed through * Upgrade how decisions get made: Introduce tools and processes that improve visibility and speed * Act as an extension of the Co-CEO: Step into priority issues, unblock teams, and drive cross-functional execution * Represent externally (over time): Engage with senior stakeholders (including government and partners) as a credible operator, not just a messenger Success in 12–18 Months * Core operational processes are no longer dependent on individuals — they run consistently across regions * Leadership has a clear, real-time view of performance (and trusts the data) * Teams spend less time dealing with recurring issues and more time executing against clear plans * Accountability is visible and enforced, not assumed * You are trusted to step into critical issues and represent leadership when needed Who You Are * 4–7 years in top-tier operational consulting or similarly demanding operational roles * You’ve worked on real operational problems — not just slide decks — and have seen implementation through * Strong structured thinker, but willing to get into the detail when needed * Comfortable operating without clear answers or clean data * Able to challenge senior stakeholders and still bring people with you * Equally credible in the field and with leadership * High ownership, low ego, and a bias for action * Resilient — you don’t lose momentum when things get ambiguous or slow * Willing to spend significant time on the ground * Motivated by building something that has long-term environmental and social impact Why This Role You will be working directly on the hardest operational problems in a fast-scaling organisation — with visibility from the top and very little insulation. If you want a clearly defined role with stable boundaries, this is not it. If you want to build systems that actually get used, in a complex, real-world environment, it is. Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Moniepoint

WHO WE ARE Moniepoint is Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem, empowering businesses and their customers with seamless payment, banking, credit, and management tools. In 2023, we processed $182 billion and are Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer. JOB PURPOSE Builds and owns the Group's FP&A framework, methodology, and reporting standards, giving Group leadership a single, reliable view of financial performance and outlook across the Group's subsidiaries and business units: Moniepoint Nigeria, Moniepoint Kenya, MonieWorld and Moniepoint Technologies. This is a framework and consolidation role, not a day to day business unit finance role. Some subsidiaries and markets run their own standalone FP&A team that owns local budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for that business; this role sets the Group standard those teams work within and consolidates their output. Wherever a subsidiary or shared function doesn't yet have a dedicated FP&A resource, this role covers it directly. The intent is one Group framework, executed locally wherever a local team exists, with no duplicated effort. Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design and own the Group's FP&A framework: forecasting architecture, budget process, and management-reporting standards that every entity works to, including markets that maintain their own standalone FP&A team * Consolidate entity and BU-level forecasts, including those submitted by markets with their own standalone FP&A team, into a single Group P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, with a working currency toggle and intercompany eliminations * Own the annual Group budget calendar and process: templates, timelines, challenge sessions, and Board approval, without taking over the local budget-building work each entity's own finance team already does * Produce the consolidated Group forecast (2026-28 and beyond), reconciled monthly to actuals, with a clear bridge explaining variances * Work closely with the Group Financial Controller so actuals, the consolidation, and the forecast reconcile cleanly month to month, and closing timelines support the reporting calendar * Run the monthly and quarterly reporting cycles at Group level: consolidated management accounts, Board packs, and investor-grade reporting * Build and maintain the Group's KPI and unit-economics framework, and ensure it is applied consistently across every entity's finance team, whether that entity has its own dedicated resource or is covered directly by this role * Partner with BU CFOs / finance leads (Moniepoint Nigeria, Moniepoint Kenya, Moniepoint Technologies, MonieWorld) as the standard-setter and consolidator, leaving day-to-day local execution with them * Lead scenario and sensitivity modelling for Group-level strategic decisions: new market entry, capital raises, new market expansion, licence applications etc. * Set and enforce FP&A style and modelling standards across the Group (structure, formatting, sign-off, version control) * Manage and develop the Group FP&A Analysts covering the subsidiaries and markets without a dedicated resource, plus central shared services CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: * 8-10+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, including experience building forecasting frameworks from scratch * Proven experience consolidating multi-entity, multi-currency forecasts and management accounts * Background in banking, fintech, or another regulated, fast-growth environment * Advanced financial modelling skills (Excel at architect level); comfortable owning a model spanning multiple entities and currencies ACA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent * Proven ability to operate effectively as a remote, senior finance leader across time zones and geographies PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in a high-growth African or emerging-markets fintech or bank * Prior exposure to Board and investor reporting at Group level * Familiarity with planning/consolidation tooling (NetSuite, Aleph, Pigment or similar) beyond Excel * Experience standing up FP&A functions or frameworks during a scale-up phase, including defining where a Group function ends and in-country teams begin ABOUT YOU * You think in frameworks. You build the system once, properly, rather than patching it every quarter * You're comfortable holding a multi-entity, multi-currency picture in your head and explaining it simply to the CFO and Board * You know the difference between setting the standard and doing the work. You'd rather make each market's FP&A team excellent within a shared framework than take their work off them * You push back on numbers that don't reconcile, and you don't sign off until they do * You're a strong people manager. You can direct analysts and get consistent, house-standard output from a small team * You communicate in writing the way you model: structured, precise, no padding * You operate well remotely: proactive, well-organised, comfortable driving a Group-wide process without being in the room WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Group forecast is reconciled to actuals monthly, with variances explained within an agreed tolerance * Management, board and investor reporting are delivered on time, every cycle, without late-stage rework * Budget process runs to a fixed calendar with BU sign-off, with no material off-cycle changes * BU finance leads use the Group model and house standards as their working framework, not a parallel one * CFO and Group CEO treat the FP&A output as the single source of truth for decision-making WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HIRING PROCESS * A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters. * Hiring Manager Interview  * A Panel interview with existing Finance Leads * A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.