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Strategy & Technology Manager

One Acre Fund

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Join One Acre Fund, an organisation committed to increasing productivity for small farmers in Africa, and lead the delivery of key technology projects to meet the organization's goals.

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Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia - Hybrid

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Organisation Summary

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund works with 5.5 million smallholder farmers in nine countries in Africa, helping them make their farms more productive. They provide quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, credit, training, and other agricultural services.

Role Summary

  • Support the organization in delivery and implementation of key technology projects and priorities.
  • Ensure organisation's strategy, operations, and needs are met through the use of technology.
  • Lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects aimed at achieving or supporting the CEO's priorities across the organization.

Role Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Strategy, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management, technology strategy, digital transformation, or change management.
  • Understanding of digital transformation best practices and various tech solutions.
  • Familiarity with change management methodologies and technology implementation best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills.

Application Process Details

  • Citizenship or permanent residence in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Ethiopia is a must.
  • The application process is on a rolling basis until a hire is made.

About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services.

The Role You will support the organization in the delivery and implementation of key technology projects and priorities. You will ensure our strategy, operations, and needs are met through the technology. You will also lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects, linked by a common theme of achieving or supporting to achieve priorities for the CEO across the organization.

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Strategy, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project management, technology strategy, digital transformation, or change management. Understanding of digital transformation best practices and a good understanding of various tech solutions and their applicability. Familiarity with change management methodologies and technology implementation best practices. Strong analytical skills.

Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Applications Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia. Application Deadline 14 July 2025. 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.

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