JOB DETAILS:
Introduction and Background
TechnoServe is an international nonprofit organization that promotes business solutions to poverty in developing countries, headquartered in Washington, DC, and operates in 29 countries. TechnoServe’s mission is to work with enterprising men and women in developing countries to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
At TechnoServe, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

TechnoServe staff are local—95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission.

TechnoServe’s East Africa division operates across seven countries in the region and has 250 team members, focusing on empowering smallholder farmers, entrepreneurs, and local businesses to drive economic growth and reduce poverty. Leveraging a market-driven approach, the division collaborates with private-sector partners, governments, and communities to deliver sustainable solutions in agriculture, food systems, and entrepreneurship. Its programs provide training in business skills, access to finance, and connections to markets, enabling participants to increase their incomes and build more resilient livelihoods. By fostering inclusive growth and addressing challenges such as climate change and gender inequality, TechnoServe’s East Africa division plays a pivotal role in creating lasting economic and social impact across the region.

Job Summary:
The East Africa Regional Director (RD) oversees the design, development, and implementation of our programs in the East Africa Region. The RD is responsible for ensuring a steady pipeline of new business opportunities through proactive relationship-building with key donors, and the quality and compliance of all operations. The RD reports to the Chief Program Officer and serves as a member of TechnoServe’s global senior management team.
The RD is expected to have significant management and international experience, a passion for economic development, relevant language skills, and be capable of thoroughly understanding and successfully leading program teams and operations across multiple countries. S/he is expected to be an outstanding communicator and team leader. Previous experience working with organizations of TechnoServe’s size and scope is important and private-sector experience is highly desirable. The RD embodies TechnoServe’s values of Lasting Impact, Collaboration, Entrepreneurial and Accountability.

For inquiries:
P.O. Box 103940, Plot 10G, Kira Road, Kitante, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 234 843