Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO)

Title: Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO)

Location: Remote

Reports to: Acting CPO

Duration: 6 months contracts and 50% time (negotiable)

About myAgro:

myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50 -100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 - providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO  here.

About the Role:

The Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) at myAgro will support and collaborate with the Acting Chief People Officer. The fractional CPO’s mandate is to provide strategic support and targeted coaching to the Acting CPO’s work and share new HR frameworks and best practices that would enhance the HR department’s ability to help myAgro scale up, reach more farmers, and support its team members. This is a 6-month opportunity (negotiable).

This role is ideal for a hands-on strategic HR leader with experience in large multinational organizations, and a natural ability to help enhance other’s capabilities through coaching and support, as well as take ownership of work and get things done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Planning and Road mapping: Collaborate with the Acting CPO to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with myAgro's goals. Contribute to the creation of detailed roadmaps to achieve strategic HR goals. Ensure alignment of HR plans with broader organizational goals.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Provide recommendations based on industry best practices and experience from top-tier organizations.
• Support and Coach Acting CPO: Be a resource and coach for the Acting CPO; contribute to the development of his skills and strategic approach to the CPO role.
• Project Leadership: Lead and/or monitor project progress and report on outcomes to the Acting CPO and executive team.
• Communication: Work with the Acting CPO and HR team to improve how they communicate about their work, keep stakeholders informed on work progress, and engage the myAgro team.
• HR Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee HR compliance and manage HR and people risks for the department.
• Introduce new tools and technologies: Oversee the implementation or improved usage of systems, ensuring smooth integration with existing processes.
  
  

You Have:

• Minimum of 10 years of HR leadership experience as a CPO or similar level
• BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR Leadership Training
• Familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and performance management tools
  
  

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team.

There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis.The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.