Mitti Labs
agriculture
CountryLead-Philippines
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“Country Lead - Philippines at Mitti Labs. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, operations, agriculture, rural development, building programs from scratch, scaling, agricultural field operations, government department and related NGO relationships, agri-input distribution, farmer community leadership. Design, launch, and scale Mitti Labs’ initial projects in Philippines.. lead the ”
What You'll Achieve.
scale climate-smart rice farming; deliver measurable impact across climate, water, and food systems.; scale to 70,000+ smallholder rice farmers; become a leader in high quality credits.; design, launch, and scale Mitti Labs’ initial projects in Philippines.; lead the team from our first pilot cohort of farmers to a multi-province, high-impact programs.; build a capable team from scratch.; Build genuine trust with farming communities at the grassroots level; Hire and develop a high-performing in-country team.; Build projects that matter: a first-of-its-kind climate and food-security program in one of the world’s most important agricultural nations.; genuine ownership, genuine impact.
Industry & Context.
Willingness to travel 40–60% across provinces and in remote farming areas.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
+8 years in operations, agriculture, or rural development with clear evidence of building programs from scratch and scaling., Direct experience managing agricultural field operations in Philippines - preferably rice., You speak Filipino/Tagalog fluently., English proficiency is essential for internal collaboration., Willingness to travel 40–60% across provinces and in remote farming areas.
Nice to Have
Track record with government department and related NGO relationships is a bonus., Experience in agri-input distribution or farmer community leadership is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do.
and scale Mitti Labs’ initial projects in Philippines.
lead the team from our first pilot cohort of farmers to a multi-province
high-impact programs.
wear strategy and operations hat and build a capable team from scratch.
Design and own Philippines' operations roadmap: regional feasibility
and building partnerships.
Develop localized farmer onboarding strategies that reflect regional value chains
community power structures
and seasonal farming calendars.
Navigate Philippines' carbon regulatory landscape: DENR carbon registry
Republic Act 9513 (RE Law)
and emerging voluntary carbon market pathways.
Design and manage district specific operational playbooks -SOPs
Build genuine trust with farming communities at the grassroots level — understanding local power dynamics
working with village heads
and community mobilizes.
Hire and develop a high-performing in-country team.
Build a culture that reflects Mitti’s ethos
Manage external implementation partners and field agent networks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Build a culture that reflects Mitti’s ethos; Work with a world-class team combining the best of science, product, business, and operations — with a culture of openness, direct collaboration, and unbiased decision-making.; Direct relationship with founders and leadership in a fast-scaling, mission-driven organization.
Communication Scope
English proficiency is essential for internal collaboration.
Process & Methodology
process management, resource planning, continuous improvement, building programs from scratch, scaling, Market Entry, operations roadmap, budget planning, On-Ground Operations, operational playbooks, Team Building & Leadership
Full Job Description
### **About Mitti Labs** [Mitti Labs](https://www.mittilabs.earth/) is building the infrastructure layer to scale climate-smart rice farming, starting with methane-reduction, water replenishment and stubble burning reduction. We combine AI-based dMRV, satellite data, and deep on-ground operations to verify practices and aggregate farmers at scale across India and Southeast Asia. Our customers — including Fortune 500 companies and leading agri-businesses — trust Mitti to deliver measurable impact across climate, water, and food systems. We are a team of 90+ data scientists, agronomists, engineers, and operators across India, US, and Europe. Over the past 18 months, Mitti has scaled to 70,000+ smallholder rice farmers and become a leader in high quality credits. Click [here to watch a video](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/242850961.hs-sites-na2.com/mitti-labs-project-video__;!!Iz9xO38YGHZK!8i4lG3wJ5B0nMuGlhaayt7JYwfzAXz97bHFzdDnBxESGFxzcurdSKZP4piSXIjTjUbhjWqDV8R8lAl1U$) on Mitti's work on the ground. ### **The Role** The Philippines is home to over 2.8 million rice-farming households and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) — the world’s foremost rice science institution. Yet Filipino rice farmers remain among the most climate-vulnerable agricultural communities on earth, facing intensifying typhoons, water stress, and yield stagnation. The Country Lead – Philippines is a founding role. You will design, launch, and scale Mitti Labs’ initial projects in Philippines. You will lead the team from our first pilot cohort of farmers to a multi-province, high-impact programs. You will wear strategy and operations hat and build a capable team from scratch. **1\. Market Entry** * Design and own Philippines' operations roadmap: regional feasibility, budget planning, and building partnerships. * Develop localized farmer onboarding strategies that reflect regional value chains, community power structures, last-mile realities, and seasonal farming calendars. * Navi
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