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Join One Acre Fund, and utilise your procurement skills to enhance the productivity of smallholder farmers in Uganda
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Location
Mubende, Uganda
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Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund champions for an increase in productivity among smallholder farmers. Spanning across nine countries, this organization serves a whopping 5.5 million farmers by providing considerable farm supplies, along with accessible loans and modern agronomic training. The Uganda branch, established in 2014, proudly supports over 34,000 farmers with quality agricultural supplies and tree seedlings. This compelling opportunity opens the door for a motivated Uganda Procurement Coordinator to manage local purchase operations and services from suppliers, thereby aligning with One Acre Fund's procurement regulations. Notable responsibilities will involve market research, executing purchase orders, price negotiations, ensuring punctual delivery and maintaining sound procurement documentation.
Role Requirements:
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in an associated domain concerning procurement, supply chain or logistics.
- A Higher Diploma is a basic prerequisite, though a Bachelor's degree is favoured.
- Essential attributes include strong attention to detail, advanced problem-solving abilities and proficiency in English. Knowledge of the local language serves as an advantage.
Application Process Details:
Note: This position only accepts applications from Ugandan citizens or permanent residents. Applications are examined on a rolling basis until the application deadline which ends on June 10, 2026. One Acre Fund upholds diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their hiring process.
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, is dedicated to increasing the productivity of smallholder farmers. We operate in nine countries, serving 5.5 million farmers by providing quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training. Our Uganda program, established in 2014, supports over 34,000 farmers with quality farm supplies and fruit trees in the eastern region, including districts like Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, and Buikwe.
The role: As a Uganda Procurement Coordinator, you will coordinate and support the execution of local purchasing functions of operational goods and services from suppliers, ensuring alignment with One Acre Fund's procurement policies. Your responsibilities will include conducting market research, executing purchase requests, negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery of goods or services, and maintaining robust procurement documentation.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of work experience in a related field, with a focus on procurement, supply chain, or logistics. A higher diploma is required, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in English are essential. Knowledge of the local language is an asset.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a renewable one-year contract.
Application details: This role is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application deadline is June 10, 2026. One Acre Fund values diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in its hiring practices.
