One Acre Fund continues to grow its impact across Africa by providing smallholder farmers with the tools, systems, and market access they need to thrive. As we expand our programs, operations, and digital systems, we are looking for driven professionals to join our team in Kenya and Rwanda.
Each of the roles listed below plays a vital part in shaping sustainable growth, strengthening operations, and ensuring efficiency in serving farming communities. Whether you are passionate about agriculture, finance, tax compliance, engineering, or technology systems, there’s a place for you to make a lasting impact with us.
We invite qualified, motivated, and innovative professionals to apply for the following positions. Refer to the attached PDF for more details on each role.
Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist – Data & Execution Support (Fixed-Term)
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
This role is designed for a highly motivated operations professional with a strong ability to drive execution and support strategic farmer engagement. The focus is on sourcing, operational efficiency, and supporting market access across multiple value chains, including avocado, macadamia, and dried fruit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support farmer sourcing strategies by identifying, engaging, and coordinating with farmer groups.
- Assist in the execution of aggregation and distribution plans, ensuring timely delivery and efficient handling of produce.
- Manage and analyze data to monitor performance metrics across value chains.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
- Provide execution support for operational processes in aggregation centers and other farmer-facing activities.
- Facilitate consistent farmer engagement by strengthening relationships and ensuring clear communication.
- Contribute to value chain development by identifying areas of improvement and helping roll out innovative solutions.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving operations, has a problem-solving mindset, and is eager to support farmers in accessing better markets.
Engineering Manager
Location: Kenya & Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager who will provide technical and managerial leadership in shaping our Odoo ERP system. This role combines strategic system design, direct technical oversight, and people management. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership to teams working on complex retail systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of the Odoo ERP system.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple software engineering projects.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, helping them grow their technical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Streamline engineering processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align ERP development with organizational needs.
- Drive excellence in project execution, from initial planning to delivery and maintenance.
- Ensure integration of ERP systems with retail operations for smooth business functioning.
This role is suited to an individual with strong technical depth, leadership skills, and the ability to deliver on high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Kenya & Rwanda
Category: Professionals
One Acre Fund is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer (DevOps Lead) to support and lead its systems infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to bring innovation, streamline workflows, and enhance the reliability of mission-critical systems. The role requires technical leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to empowering smallholder farmers through technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead DevOps operations, driving system automation, monitoring, and reliability improvements.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support engineering and operations teams.
- Enhance security and ensure compliance across infrastructure systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, data, and operations teams to ensure system stability and performance.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code practices for scalable, consistent deployments.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Continuously explore and deploy new tools to improve system efficiency and reliability.
This is a leadership role for a DevOps professional who thrives in high-responsibility environments and wants to directly impact the way systems support farmers across Africa.
Tupande Market Access Associate
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
We are looking for a highly capable Tupande Market Access Associate to join our growing team. This role requires at least four years of work experience in managing complex projects and coordinating across multiple teams. The associate will be instrumental in supporting farmer-focused market access initiatives, driving efficiency, and embedding innovation in operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage cross-team coordination for projects across Tupande’s market access operations.
- Design and implement processes that improve efficiency and scalability in value chains.
- Work closely with farmer-facing teams to ensure consistent delivery of services.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Track and analyze performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead pilots of new initiatives to test feasibility and improve market access operations.
- Act as a liaison between strategy teams, field teams, and external partners.
This position offers the opportunity to combine operational management with innovation, making it a great fit for candidates eager to grow into leadership roles within a mission-driven organization.
Tax Lead
Location: Kenya & Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are seeking a Tax Lead to join our Finance Division. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations while supporting the financial sustainability of our programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee tax compliance for One Acre Fund operations across Kenya and Rwanda.
- Ensure all tax filings and payments are accurate and timely.
- Collaborate with the wider finance team and country program teams to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.
- Monitor tax laws and regulations to keep the organization compliant and updated on changes.
- Provide expert tax advice for business decisions and operational strategies.
- Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and tax authorities when required.
- Support process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce tax risks.
This is an excellent role for an experienced finance professional looking to combine technical expertise with strategic impact.
How to Apply
One Acre Fund is committed to creating opportunities for professionals who want to use their skills to make a difference in African agriculture. If you are passionate about innovation, impact, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.
Applications should be submitted through our online application system. Refer to the attached PDF for more details on each position.
