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Vice President of Development
Digital Green
Established in 2008, Digital Green empowers smallholder farmers to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the collective power of technology and grassroots-level partnerships. Since then, their technology-enabled approach has reached over 2.3 million of the world’s poorest people. Today, Digital Green is entering an exciting phase of development as it expands its offerings beyond digital advisories to include solutions centered on financing and data with a focus on Kenya, Nepal, and Nigeria as priority geographies alongside India and Ethiopia.
As they focus on solving pressing issues for farmers in some of the most challenging environments in the world, Digital Green is entering a thrilling new phase of development and expansion, including exploring how artificial intelligence might be part of its solutions.
The Opportunity
Digital Green seeks a Vice President of Development (VP) to play a pivotal role in fueling and harnessing the organization’s forward momentum. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and leading a team of three, the VP will oversee a comprehensive program encompassing institutional, family, and individual giving. The position will focus on nurturing existing relationships and forging new ones with funders whose interests and passions are in alignment with Digital Green.
Essential requirements include a strong grasp of multilateral funding in the international NGO sphere, experience in global capacities, and creativity in converting donors’ interests into meaningful impact. Exceptional communication skills, adaptability, collaboration, and a passion for Digital Green’s mission and technology-driven agricultural improvements are vital qualities for the ideal candidate.
