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Increase your impact with One Acre Fund, empowering millions of Africa's farmers, in an exciting strategy and project management role.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Expires
Expires at anytime
One Acre Fund enables 5.5 million farmers to uplift their livelihoods, thanks to the dedicated work of our 9,000+ full-time staff. Our reach extends over nine countries, forming a backbone of agricultural support with key services such as quality farm supplies, training, and accessible credit. Here, you're not just adding a feather to your career hat; you're directly contributing to a more productive world.
Role Summary:
- Hands-on role delivering Tupande's gender and youth agenda
- Manage cross-functional projects, stakeholders, and ensure measurable outcomes
- Report to the Chief of Staff to the COO
Role Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in a strategy/operations management or consulting role
- Proven track record with project management and results delivery
- Fluency with data, financial models, and metrics-driven decision-making
- Stellar stakeholder management skills
- Experience in complex and cross-functional environments
Benefits:
- Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
- Career growth opportunities, mentorship and training programs, regular feedback
- Six-month career reviews
Eligibility:
- Only open to Kenyan citizens or permanent residents.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
The Role We are seeking a strategy and project management professional with experience in project top-tier consulting or similar execution-focused roles to implement and scale Tupande's gender and youth agenda. This is not a research or policy role. It is a hands-on, delivery-focused position that requires driving cross-functional projects, managing stakeholders, and ensuring measurable outcomes in the field. You will report to the Chief of Staff to the COO.
Job Requirements You have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' experience in a strategy/operations management role, preferably with experience in consulting in a consulting firm. You have strong project management skills and a proven track record of delivering results. Demonstrated experience with data, financial models, and metrics-driven decision-making is essential. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills are required, and you should have experience working in complex and cross-functional environments.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits are provided. Career growth and development opportunities are available, with weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
