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Join One Acre Fund as a Grants Finance Manager and make a meaningful impact on smallholder farmers across Africa
Overview
Salary
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Location
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
One Acre Fund, established in 2006, seeks to enhance the productivity of smallholder farmers across nine African countries. With over 9,000 full-time staff, we aim to improve farming resilience by providing farm supplies, credits, tree seedlings and modern agronomic training. Our efforts have resulted in substantial improvements in the supported land's income and assets, exceeding 35 percent.
Role Summary
- Oversee the financial aspects of an annual $130 million grants portfolio
- Manage all aspects of budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborate with finance and fundraising teams to ensure efficient grant management
Role Requirements
- At least 8 years of finance and accounting experience, with relevant certifications
- Previous experience in grants management within the development sector
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Proficiency in CRM systems, particularly Salesforce and advanced Excel skills
Application Process Details
- Applications are open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, and Nigeria only
- A contract for 2 years, renewable to a permanent role based on performance
- Role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and housing
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, is dedicated to increasing the productivity of smallholder farmers across nine countries in Africa. We provide essential farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training, among other services. Our model has proven to increase income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, enhancing farmers' resilience. Our team consists of over 9,000 full-time staff from diverse backgrounds.
The role: As a Grants Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial aspects of our grants portfolio, which exceeds $130 million annually. You will be responsible for budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves working closely with finance and fundraising teams to ensure efficient grant management.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, with relevant certifications. Experience in grants management within the development sector is crucial. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred. You should be proficient with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, and have advanced Excel skills.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. The contract is for 2 years, renewable to a permanent role based on performance.
Applications are open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, and Nigeria only. The application deadline is June 25, 2026. We encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
