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Join One Acre Fund as Chief of Staff in Tanzania to make an impact on smallholder farms.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Iringa, Tanzania
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
One Acre Fund, established in 2006, works to uplift the productivity of smallholder farms across nine African countries. We enhance farmers' resilience and improve their income by over 35% by providing them with vital farm supplies, tree seedlings, credit, and training. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is committed to efficiently delivering these services to millions.
Role Summary
- Support the Country Director and manage the HR, Compliance, and Legal departments within the People Division.
- Translate strategy into action, manage enterprise risk and compliance.
- Drive staff engagement and initiatives for creating a positive culture.
- Collaborate frequently with department leads, demonstrating excellent leadership and communication skills.
Role Requirements
- 7+ years in HR, operations, or strategy, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Financial literacy in budgeting, forecasting, and salary modeling.
- High emotional intelligence and discretion.
- Fluency in Swahili and English.
- Willingness to work in an office setting in Iringa, with some travel involved.
Application Process Details
- Open only to Tanzanian citizens or permanent residents.
- Provided benefits include health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
- The contract duration is two years, and the desired start date is as soon as possible.
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, is dedicated to increasing the productivity of smallholder farms across nine countries in Africa. We provide essential farm supplies, tree seedlings, credit, and training, improving farmers' resilience and increasing their income by over 35%. Our team of over 9,000 diverse staff is committed to delivering cost-effective services to millions.
The role: As Chief of Staff for One Acre Fund Tanzania, you will support the Country Director and lead the People Division, managing HR, Compliance, and Legal departments. You will be responsible for translating strategy into action, maintaining enterprise risk and compliance, and driving staff engagement and culture-building initiatives. This role requires frequent collaboration with department leads and involves significant leadership and communication responsibilities.
Job requirements: - 7+ years in HR, operations, or strategy, with at least 3 years in management. - Strong project management and communication skills. - Financial fluency in budgets, forecasting, and salary modeling. - High emotional intelligence and discretion. - Proficiency in Swahili and English. - Comfortable working in an office in Iringa, with occasional travel required.
Benefits: - Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits are provided.
This position is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania. The contract duration is 2 years, with a preferred start date as soon as possible.
