Warc Africa
GENERAL MANAGER
Based in Kampala, Uganda, with frequent movement to operational locations
Position Type: Full-Time
About Warc
Our Vision & Mission:
At Warc Africa, we envision a future where Africa nourishes the world while its farmers become the stewards of its fertile soils. Our mission is straightforward: uplift farmers from poverty through regenerative farming practices.
We’ve already positively impacted the lives of more than 100,000 people, increasing their income and improving their livelihoods. Our rapid growth has created thousands of rural jobs and facilitated the movement of tens of thousands of tons of crops to become food for the country.
But we’re just getting started. Our vision extends across sub-Saharan Africa, moving us beyond Ghana and West Africa, where we aim to empower one million farmers, helping them generate hundreds of millions of dollars while becoming climate heroes in the process.
We’ve already laid the foundation and are now looking for passionate individuals to join us on this transformative journey in Uganda!
Our Roots & Reach:
Born from hands-on experience, Warc Africa has grown into a diverse team of 250 full-time employees from 16 countries. In Ghana’s Upper West Region, we serve 30,000 farmers, have a footprint in Sierra Leone, a new venture in Uganda and our eyes across the continent. Our 100 female-run Trading Hubs put us closer to the farmer than anyone else – allowing us to provide farmers with vital resources and markets. We are now ready to solve problems for Farmers in Uganda and transform the way they are served. Therefore, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person to join our Team.
About the Job
Warc Africa is looking for an experienced General Manager to grow Warc’s business in Uganda. You’ll pearhead our expansion into a new market, implement proven operating models while bringin resh ideas and strategies to drive success. As the General Manager, you will work closely with Warc’ CEO and senior leadership, leveraging the organization’s support structures in Ghana and the U.S.A to build and scale the Uganda business.
We have ambitious growth goals – we’ve grown to $15m and plan to reach $100m by 2027, expanding the farmer network from 30,000 to over 100,000 farmers in the coming year. This role is
ideal for a seasoned and energetic leader who thrives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership and Business Development
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for Warc Africa’s operations in Uganda, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader goals and values
- Lead the implementation of Ward’s operating model, tailoring it to the Ugandan context while maintaining its core principles
- Identify and capitalize on new opportunities for growth, including partnerships, new markets, and innovative service offerings
2. Operational Execution
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and quality standards
- Manage the build-out of infrastructure, processes, and teams needed to support sourcing, aggregation, and market delivery of agricultural products
- Establish and refine operational workflows, leveraging insights from Ghana operations while adapting to Uganda-specific challenges
3. Team Building and Leadership
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
- Act as a mentor and coach to team members, ensuring professional growth and alignment with organizational goals
- Build a strong leadership team in Uganda to manage functions such as operations, commercial activities, and farmer engagement
4. Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent Warc Africa in Uganda, building strong relationships with local stakeholders, including government agencies, farmer organizations, buyers, and other partners
- Collaborate closely with Warc’s CEO and other management team members, maintaining transparent communication and alignment with strategic priorities
5. Financial Management and Sustainability
- Develop and manage budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient use of
resources - Monitor financial performance, providing regular reports to Warc Africa’s leadership and identifying areas for improvement or investment
- Drive revenue growth through innovative approaches to service delivery to farmers and downstream customers and new market development
6. Entrepreneurial Innovation
- Infuse an entrepreneurial spirit into the business, designing strategies, processes, and analyzing success areas and measures for improvement
- Identify and pilot new initiatives to enhance Ward’s value proposition for both farmers and buyers
 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success across operations, team performance, and customer engagement
- Use data and feedback to continuously refine strategies and improve outcomes for both smallholder farmers and buyers
- Align operations with Warc Africa’s mission of empowering farmers to overcome poverty and promoting climate-smart agricultural practices
About You
This role is perfect for a visionary leader eager to make a tangible impact on Warc Africa’s growth and the agricultural landscape in Uganda. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about empowering farmers while building sustainable businesses, we encourage you to apply.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Management, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MPA) preferred
- Experience:
- 10+ years of professional experience, with a balance of entrepreneurial/startup exposure and leadership roles in larger, established organizations
- Proven success in establishing or scaling businesses, preferably in the agribusiness or emerging markets sector.
- Experience managing diverse teams and cross-functional operations
- Skills:
- Strong strategic and operational leadership
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Financial acumen, including budget development and oversight
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the Ugandan agricultural landscape, smallholder farmer engagement, and supply chain dynamics is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the agribusiness sector, especially in sourcing, aggregation, and value chain management
- Strong network within Uganda’s agriculture, development, or business sectors
- Demonstrated ability to manage operations in decentralized or resource-limited settings
Benefits
We’re a young, growing organization, and one that cares about our team and culture. We are committed, and we work hard, but also reward ourselves to make this our lifestyle. You can expect:
A competitive salary and related package commensurate with the position and industry
Flexible time and working conditions
• Continued investment in professional development
Applications are being accepted until 30th June 2026 or until the position is filled.
Warc Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applications from Individuals of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, and candidates from diverse experiences to apply.
Please send a cover letter and CV to hr.recruitment@warcgroup.com, and name the position in the email subject line.
