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Join One Acre Fund as an E&S and Impact Senior Associate to empower smallholder farmers and drive sustainable development in Africa.
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Salary
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Location
Kampala, Uganda
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: One Acre Fund is a dynamic non-profit organization that is revolutionizing the agricultural sector in Africa. Since 2006, our mission has been to boost the productivity of smallholder farmers through access to essential farming services, resources, and training. Our passionate team of over 8,000 members across six countries is dedicated to increasing farmer prosperity and has already made a significant impact, with farmers seeing a 50% increase in food production. It's a thrilling time to join us and contribute to our vision for lasting change.
Role Summary:
- Manage the environmental, social, and impact components of our investment portfolio.
- Collaborate with the investment team to ensure investments are socially and environmentally responsible and risk-aware.
- Contribute to both financial returns and positive social and environmental outcomes.
Role Requirements:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, social science, or sustainable development.
- At least 5 years of experience in impact investing, development finance, or impact measurement.
- A background in consulting, especially with work involving smallholder farmers, early-stage companies, and real-world solutions.
- Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, E&S best practices, Theory of Change, impact management, and performance measurement.
- Expertise in smallholder agriculture, microfinance, agricultural finance, and value chains is preferred.
Application Process Details:
- Open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda only.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and housing.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
The Role As the E&S and Impact Senior Associate, you will be responsible for managing environmental, social, and impact aspects of our investment portfolio. You will work closely with our investment team to ensure that our investments not only generate financial returns but also create positive social and environmental impact while mitigating risks.
Job Requirements Bachelor or Master's degree in environmental science, social science, development economics, sustainable development, or a related field. 5 or more years of work experience in impact investing, development finance, or impact measurement. Impact generalists with consulting backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Experience working with smallholder farmers, early stage companies, and implementing practical solutions in real-world contexts. Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and international E&S best practices Knowledge of Theory of Change development and analysis, impact management & measurement, performance measurement analyses and/or business intelligence, with content expertise in smallholder agriculture, microfinance, agricultural finance and agricultural value chains.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda. Application Deadline 2nd December 2024. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
