One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund

Careers at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the tools and financing they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts the social enterprise invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. One Acre Fund measures success in its ability to make more farmers more prosperous.

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About us

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the tools and financing they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts, the social enterprise invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. One Acre Fund measures success in its ability to make more farmers more prosperous.

Program Model

Through a complete service bundle of asset-based financing that addresses the full value chain, One Acre Fund provides farmers with improved seeds and fertiliser, financing for farm inputs, agricultural training, and market facilitation—and delivers these services within walking distance of the 515,000 farmers it serves.

Impact

On average, farmers realise about a 137% return on their investment and significantly increase their farm income on every planted acre. In 2016, 98% of farmers working with One Acre Fund repaid their loans in full and on time.

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Escape's take on One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a non-profit social enterprise that works with hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers in rural Africa. Its mission? To end hunger and bring about a more sustainable future by increasing the income of smallholder farmers. It’s a challenging goal, but one that’s achievable, thanks to the unique business model of One Acre Fund. A career here means you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to some of the world’s poorest communities, all while working with a fantastic team. If you’re driven to make a positive social impact, we’d encourage you to check out their open roles.

Behind the scenes

Benefits & progressive ways of working

👶 Family benefits

  • Enhanced childcare payments

    Enhanced childcare contributio...

🧰 General benefits

  • Visa

  • Coaching

    Career coaching

  • Flexi budget

    Flexible budget

🧘 Health & Wellbeing benefits

  • Private health care

    Private healthcare cover

🌍 Flexible working

  • Working hours

    Flex hours

  • Nomad friendly

    Nomad - Anywhere

  • Nomad friendly

    Africa - remote

  • Nomad friendly

    Nomad - Anywhere

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