One Acre Fund has announced multiple career opportunities for professionals in Kenya, offering talented individuals the chance to contribute to agricultural development, climate resilience, technology innovation, and farmer-focused solutions.
The organisation is currently recruiting for nine professional positions based in Kenya, with opportunities spanning areas including product operations, partnerships, climate finance, artificial intelligence, supply chain, communications, finance, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
These roles provide opportunities for experienced professionals to join a global organisation working to improve the lives and livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa.
About One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund is a non-profit organisation that works with smallholder farmers across Africa to increase productivity, improve incomes, and build resilient agricultural systems.
The organisation partners with farmers by providing access to agricultural services, financing, market solutions, and technologies that help them grow more food and improve their economic opportunities.
Through innovation, data-driven approaches, and partnerships, One Acre Fund supports millions of farmers across several African countries.
The organisation is committed to attracting professionals who are passionate about creating measurable impact through agriculture and development.
Available Job Opportunities in Kenya
One Acre Fund is currently recruiting professionals across multiple departments.
1. Product Operations Lead (Fixed-Term)
Location: Kenya / Rwanda
One Acre Fund is seeking a strategic operations leader to strengthen the operational foundation of its Product organisation.
The successful candidate will help build scalable systems, improve operational processes, and support product teams delivering solutions for farmers.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in operations roles
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience managing complex projects
- Ability to build efficient systems
2. Strategic Partnerships Manager / Senior Associate (Fixed-Term)
Location: Kenya / Rwanda / United States
This role focuses on managing high-value partnerships and supporting donor engagement.
The position is ideal for professionals with experience in project management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
Requirements:
- 5–10+ years of relevant experience
- Strong grant and partnership management skills
- Experience working with donors or development organisations
- Excellent communication abilities
3. Carbon Finance Manager (Fixed-Term)
Location: Kenya / Rwanda
One Acre Fund is seeking a climate finance professional to support agroforestry carbon projects.
The successful candidate will contribute to financial modelling, fundraising, and scaling climate-focused agricultural solutions.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of climate finance experience
- Knowledge of carbon markets and financial modelling
- Experience with fundraising and investment processes
Professionals based in Nairobi or Kigali are preferred.
4. Tupande Automation Engineering Lead (Fixed-Term)
Location: Kenya
This technology leadership role focuses on building automation capabilities and developing solutions that improve farmer impact.
The successful candidate will lead AI and automation initiatives while working with business teams to scale technology-driven solutions.
Requirements:
- Strong engineering leadership experience
- Knowledge of AI and automation technologies
- Ability to develop scalable technical solutions
- Experience managing technology projects
5. Fertilizer Procurement Associate
Location: Kenya
One Acre Fund is hiring a supply chain professional to oversee fertilizer procurement and ensure efficient sourcing and delivery.
The role involves improving procurement systems, managing suppliers, and using data to improve decision-making.
Requirements:
- Supply chain or procurement experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage supplier relationships
- Experience in operational execution
6. Creative Lead
Locations: Kenya and multiple African countries
The Creative Lead will support One Acre Fund’s Global Communications team by managing creative processes, reviewing content quality, and supporting brand development.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing creative workflows
- Supporting communications strategies
- Reviewing creative outputs
- Mentoring creative team members
- Supporting graphic design and video production
Requirements:
- Strong creative leadership experience
- Communications or design background
- Experience managing creative teams
- Strong brand management skills
7. Global Investor Relations Manager
Locations: Kenya and other African countries
This role focuses on raising working capital through financial institutions and innovative investment partners.
The position is suitable for experienced banking and investment professionals.
Requirements:
- 8–10+ years of banking experience
- Experience structuring loans or investments
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Knowledge of investor relationships
8. Grants Finance Manager
Locations: Kenya and other countries
The Grants Finance Manager will oversee financial management for major partnerships and strengthen financial systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Budget development
- Financial compliance
- Grant management
- Improving financial processes
Requirements:
- Strong finance experience
- Experience managing grants
- Knowledge of donor compliance requirements
- Ability to improve financial systems
9. Tupande MEL Manager
Location: Kenya
One Acre Fund is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professional to strengthen data quality and impact measurement.
The role involves developing measurement strategies and using data to improve programmes.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of MEL experience
- Strong data analysis skills
- Experience in development programmes
- Ability to design monitoring systems
Who Should Apply?
The opportunities are suitable for experienced professionals with backgrounds in:
- Agriculture and development
- Finance and investment
- Climate and sustainability
- Technology and engineering
- Supply chain management
- Communications
- Partnerships
- Monitoring and evaluation
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong professional experience
- Leadership ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Commitment to social impact
- Ability to work in diverse environments
Why Work at One Acre Fund?
Employees at One Acre Fund have the opportunity to:
- Work on solutions impacting millions of farmers
- Collaborate with international teams
- Develop innovative agricultural solutions
- Build leadership skills
- Contribute to sustainable development
- Work in a mission-driven organisation
The organisation values professionals who combine technical expertise with a passion for improving livelihoods.
Important Recruitment Notice
One Acre Fund warns applicants that it never asks candidates to pay money or fees during any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants should be cautious of recruitment scams and only use official application channels.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the One Acre Fund careers portal and apply for positions matching their qualifications and experience.
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV
- Professional profile
- Relevant supporting documents
Opportunity Summary
Organisation: One Acre Fund
Location: Kenya
Number of Vacancies: 9 Professional Positions
Career Level: Experienced Professionals
Fields:
- Agriculture
- Technology
- AI and Automation
- Climate Finance
- Supply Chain
- Communications
- Finance
- Partnerships
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Locations: Kenya (with some roles across Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi and other countries)
Application Status: Open
