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. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
About the Role: Seeking a professional with 2-3 years of experience to strengthen GR processes and team coordination, champion skills building and coordinate donor workflows across a 100-person Government Relations team.
Responsibilities:
Operations & Strategy: Manage leadership meetings, team retreats, and the global performance management calendar. Develop briefings and talking points for leadership, and coordinate the rollout of compliance tools across multiple countries.
Team Development & Effectiveness: Run department-wide learning initiatives (like the skills academy and mentorship program) and partner with global teams on cross-functional projects to boost efficiency.
Systems & Stakeholder Management: Oversee the implementation and effective use of the CRM software and advisory councils across country teams, while auditing stakeholder engagement to recommend improvements.
Donor & Government Coordination: Act as the main administrative and logistical link between Government Relations (GR) and business development for major public donor processes (e.g., GCF, GAC). Track donor activities, gather government approvals, and ensure smooth data flow.
Qualifications:
Experience: 2-3 years in an operations, coordination, or team-facing role.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Skills: Strong project management and problem-solving abilities; high attention to detail and strong communication skills; collaboration skills to build alignment across diverse teams.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible.
Job Location: Flexible: Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Nigeria.
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off.
Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi and Nigeria.
Career Growth and Development: We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. Career reviews are held every six months.
Closing date: 27 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the One Acre Fund vacancy page: https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/global-gr-operations-and-systems-specialist. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made. Do not send applications to the hotline email address.