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Join One Acre Fund as a Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion Lead and transform the livelihoods of smallholder farmers
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Tanzania
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One Acre Fund is a pioneering non-profit organization, operational since 2006, committed to boosting productivity for 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. We strive to improve farm yields and farmers' resilience through providing quality farm supplies, agronomic training, credit access, while raising farmers' income by 35%. Be part of our diverse team of over 9,000 staffers dedicated to changing the agriculture industry.
Role Summary
- Design and implement gender-responsive and youth-inclusive strategies
- Develop women-friendly products and youth-oriented strategies
- Lead inclusive strategies to address and increase access, awareness, and equality
Role Requirements
- Lead data collection and analysis to inform our GYSI strategies
- Develop action plans for gender and youth integration and promote social inclusivity
- Provide technical support related to gender and youth
- Capacity building of teams to apply inclusive approaches
- Create programs that are appealing and accessible for all target groups
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Sociology, Social Development, Gender Studies or Marketing
- Minimum five years of experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Fluency in Swahili and English
Application Process Details
- The role is open exclusively to Tanzania citizens or permanent residents
- We encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine countries in Africa to enhance farm productivity. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a variety of other agricultural services. Our model typically boosts farmer income and assets by over 35%, enhancing their resilience. Our diverse team of over 9,000 full-time staff is committed to transforming agricultural productivity and farmers' livelihoods.
The Role: As the Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Lead for One Acre Fund Tanzania, you will be instrumental in integrating gender-responsive and youth-inclusive strategies within our programs. This role involves designing women-friendly products and leading youth strategies to broaden our impact and reach more farmers. You will ensure that our programs effectively address the social dimensions of access, awareness, and equity at all levels.
Job Requirements: - Lead the collection, analysis, and utilization of data to inform our GYSI strategies. - Develop and implement action plans for gender and youth integration and promote social inclusion within our program plans and activities. - Provide ongoing technical support related to gender and youth, ensuring our messaging and outreach strategies effectively reach women, youth, and marginalized groups. - Build the capacity of our teams to apply inclusive approaches directly in their work with farmers. - Participate in program design to ensure our services are appealing and accessible to all target groups.
Benefits: - Health insurance and paid time off are provided.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology, Social Development, Gender Studies, or Marketing. - At least five years of experience in a similar role, with a strong ability to plan and implement GYSI initiatives. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. - Fluency in Swahili and English is required.
This position is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania. We encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
