Great people, chaotic leadership - Program Associate myAgro Employee Review

2.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really really good people. Get the opportunity to do a lot of different tasks, so it's good for early career people to see where they can fit and what path they want to take. Working for one of the remote teams especially is pretty nice.

Cons

Chaotic leadership. Strategy seemed to be dictated more by the most recent grant application or the CEO's latest great idea than a consistent plan. The company couldn't decide if it wanted to be a company or an NGO, but it seems that's changed recently. Real yes-man culture in some places, especially in the Senegal offices, where there's lots of pressure to meet unrealistic expectations while also following abrupt changes in direction.

Explore other reviews about myAgro

5.0
Jul 15, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The organization attracts and hires employees who are very talented and kind, who take the mission to heart, and I am so grateful to have such a positive and inspiring work environment. The work is challenging, and as we are growing, there are always new challenges. All myAgro employees are given the opportunity to grow through a professional development plan that is supported by their manager. I have seen colleagues promoted and or even move to a different department based on acquiring new skills. As a remote employee, I cherish the annual trips to West Africa to connect in person with teammates and visit the field to see our mission in action.

Cons

The organization culture values results, sometimes at the cost of building sustainable systems. This "just get it done" attitude can be frustrating and counter-productive to building a scalable model. I have read negative reviews on this site about our founder. Personally, I find her to be ambitious, brilliant, inspiring and charming. With that ambition, she can come off as demanding, and those working for her as a direct report should be confident in challenging her ideas and sometimes saying "no".

9
4.0
Aug 15, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work life Balance great benefits Supporting Teams Great Mission

Cons

Low salaries compared to other companies

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All