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Join One Acre Fund as a Strategy & Operations Associate and contribute to meaningful impact empowering smallholder farmers across the globe.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Kenya, Rwanda
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund is dedicated to giving a voice and aid to smallholder farmers through quality supplies, accessible credit, and useful training. Operational in nine countries, the organization serves 5.5 million farmers and comprises a diverse team of over 9,000 passionate members.
Role Summary
- Lead strategic initiatives to fulfil organizational goals.
- Manage transformational projects for improved efficiency.
- Support operational teams in areas like regional expansion and product launch.
- Handle communication and stakeholder coordination to ensure alignment with teams and senior leadership.
Role Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of strategy and operations.
- Prior professional engagement in management consulting, international development, or similar.
- Demonstrated project management skills and proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills and the capability to work in a high-paced environment.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, proficiency in English is mandatory while knowledge of French, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda is advantageous.
Application Process Details
The position is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda. It offers health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits with a 1-year, renewable contract.
One Acre Fund was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to helping smallholder farmers increase productivity and improve resilience through high-quality supplies, accessible credit, and training. We operate in nine countries, serving 5.5 million farmers, with a team of over 9,000 staff members from diverse backgrounds.
The role: As a Strategy & Operations Associate in the Office of the CEO, you will lead strategic projects to achieve organizational priorities, manage transformation projects to enhance efficiency, and support operational teams in initiatives like country expansions or launching new products. You will also manage communications and stakeholder coordination, ensuring alignment across teams and with senior leadership.
Job requirements: Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in strategy and operations, preferably in management consulting, international development, or similar fields. Strong project management skills and proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are also required. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is necessary, and proficiency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of French, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda being advantageous.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. The contract is for 1 year, renewable, and open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We aspire to build a culture where all staff feel valued and connected, enabling them to thrive professionally and deliver exceptional impact.
