Chief Technology Officer- Vintage Recruits (CTO)
About the job
Company Description
Our client is an agricultural service provider that supports Africa’s smallholder farmers to build resilient communities. More than 50 million families in Sub-Saharan Africa earn a living from small farms, which produce 80 percent of the continent’s food. But harvests still lag far behind the rest of the world. our client supply the financing and training, these farmers need to grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Instead of giving handouts, Our client invest in farmers to help them increase their yields and their profits. When farmers become more productive, they help feed healthy communities and create thriving economies. They also reduce environmental pressure by doing more with less land.
Role Description
Our client is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with the technical experience to lead a mobile tech transformation and turn technology into a core organizational strength. The ideal candidate should have a passion for hands-on execution guidance, experience in managing technology teams, and the ability to develop scalable solutions for complex processes. The role demands strong leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to building an effective rural distribution network across Africa.
Qualifications
- Leadership and Management: Strong experience in leading and managing technology teams, with a focus on career growth and development.
- Hands-on Guidance: Passion for providing hands-on execution guidance for large teams.
- Technical Experience: Experience with the specific technologies and tools used by our organization.
- Humility and Service Mindset: A professional who combines a focus on excellent performance with good humor, patience, and a service mindset.
- Go-to-Market Product Experience: Demonstrated ability to bring products to market successfully, including strategy development and execution.
- Product Design: Proven ability to design user-centric products that deliver high-quality user experiences.
- Mobile Technology Solutions: Proven experience working with mobile technology solutions.
- Customer Focus: Ability to translate complex customer needs into impactful tech solutions.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required.