Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
The Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate
is a high-agility role responsible for the end-to-end design, piloting, and
initial setup of household microinsurance and safety net products. This role
bridges the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution,
conducting field research, managing external partners, and leading pilots
during the critical innovation phase.
Responsibilities
- Lead
Market Entry & Opportunity Scoping
- Conduct
deep-dive market assessments and farmer needs analyses to evaluate the
viability of microinsurance and safety net interventions in new markets.
- Identify
high-impact opportunities and define entry strategies for pre-scale
programs.
- Drive
Product Innovation & Design
- Lead
end-to-end design of innovative financial protection products,
translating complex risk and insurance concepts into simple,
farmer-centric solutions.
- Rapidly
prototype, test, and iterate products based on field insights and user
feedback.
- Own
Pilot Execution & Program Delivery
- Serve
as project lead for country-level pilots, managing the full lifecycle
from design to implementation and evaluation.
- Collaborate
with country leadership to ensure alignment, execution excellence, and
readiness for scale.
- Build
Strategic Partnerships & Delivery Models
- Identify,
negotiate, and manage partnerships with insurers, InsurTechs, NGOs, and
other service providers.
- Design
operational models and delivery structures that enable scalable,
cost-effective program implementation.
- Develop
Playbooks, Teams & Pathways to Scale
- Build
operational playbooks, tools, and training materials to transition pilots
into scalable programs.
- Manage
and mentor junior team members while strengthening in-country team
capability.
- Capture
insights and shape global strategy for microinsurance and safety net
programming.
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3–5
years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably consulting,
startup, or international
development.
- Strong
problem-solving mindset with experience building or launching new
products, programs, or ventures.
- Comfortable
working in ambiguity and driving progress in early-stage or unstructured
environments.
- Demonstrated
ability to lead projects end-to-end and deliver results in
cross-functional, global environments.
- Strong
analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ability to translate data
into actionable insights.
- Experience
managing or mentoring team members is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Economics, Development, Business, or a related field
(or equivalent experience).
- Fluency
in English required; French or Swahili is a strong advantage.
Tupande Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
Seeking a Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor to lead
macadamia quality, drying, and dispatch operations. Manage a large team to
ensure efficiency and zero losses, directly increasing farmer impact as we
scale our Market Access business.
Responsibilities
Quality control
- Ensure
that all NIS meet quality standards by teaming up with the quality team
while making sure to comply with regulatory factory requirements for
percent good quality in addition to other quality thresholds (Insect
damage, mould, immature, undersize)
Team Management
- Manage
and mentor a team of receiving, warehouse and dispatch staff and ICs
ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
NIS Handling
- Manage
the handling of the NIS during offloading and dryer loading with the
help from the clerks and ensure proper record is maintained for both
receiving and dryer loading.
Inventory Management
- Monitor
inventory levels and coordinate with E&A teams to ensure timely
availability of raw materials for processing and customer order
fulfilment.
Reporting
- Generate
daily stock reports IN and OUT stock movement within the warehouse and the
shop floor for the senior management decision making.
Time Management
- Monitor
the turnaround of raw materials trucks for smooth warehouse operations.
Waste Management
- Minimize
nuts waste during the offloading and drying process and record the weight
for stock reconciliation.
Food safety implementation
- Ensures
hygienic conditions of both the warehouse team & casual workers are
maintained.
Implement all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the shift.
Drying and Warehousing Improvement
- Implement
different ideas to provide innovative operating procedures and methods to
eliminate raw material losses or quality deterioration and improve
inventory reconciliation.
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role
specifically, you will have:
- Minimum
academic Qualification: Diploma/certificate in Food science, supply chain
management or business administration.
- Work
Experience: 3+ years of working experience in manufacturing companies as a
warehouse supervisor.
- Knowledge
and experience in the Food Safety Management System, Environmental, and
Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Attention
to detail: Ensures all your tasks are completed to the fruit’s quality
needs.
- Problem-solving:
Identify the root cause and find solutions to meet the required ripening
target.
- Analytical
skills: Have the ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out
relevant facts, and find a logical solution.
- Written
and verbal communication: Strong verbal communication skills can help you
explain ways to improve processes to other people so they can achieve set
quality standards.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location: Sagana, Kenya
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or
permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline: 26 May 2026.
Tupande Dried Fruit Quality and Compliance Supervisor (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
Seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Supervisor to
lead food safety, compliance, and quality control in a fast-scaling dried fruit
factory.
Responsibilities
Receiving
- Inspect
incoming fruits for quality, ripeness, pest damage, contamination, and
compliance with raw material specifications.
- Strengthen
and implement improved sampling methods and plans.
- Conduct
random sampling and monitor: Brix levels, external/internal defects, and
other rejection factors (e.g., undersized fruit).
- Record
intake quality data and supplier performance metrics and share feedback
with the sourcing team.
Storage and Ripening Monitoring
- Ensure
proper storage and ripening conditions are maintained pre-processing.
- Monitor
and record ripening conditions per lot received to support production
planning.
- Conduct
ripening assessments, including firmness checks and stage verification.
- Flag
deviations and recommend corrective actions.
Sorting, Peeling, Slicing and Preservation
- Verify
grading standards and reject thresholds.
- Monitor
peeling and slicing quality to ensure alignment with customer
specifications.
- Supervise
preservation processes, ensuring correct dosing and tracking of
preservatives.
Drying Operations
- Monitor
Critical Control Points (CCPs), including drying temperature, drying time,
and moisture reduction curves.
- Conduct
moisture content and water activity testing.
- Verify
dryer loading practices and tray hygiene compliance.
Finished Product Testing
- Test
finished product against specifications, including moisture content, water
activity, customer spec alignment, and organoleptic properties (colour, texture).
- Approve
or reject batches immediately after drying and again prior to packing.
- Report
findings and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure
non-conforming batches is documented in line with FSSC/BRC and rework is
completed within agreed timelines (<2 days from drying).
Storage Quality Monitoring
- Monitor
finished product storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and
pest control.
- Conduct
periodic shelf-life and stability checks.
- Monitor
oxidative changes, mould risk, and product degradation, and report any
non-conformities.
- Ensure
the production team is maintaining FIFO/FEFO inventory compliance.
Laboratory Testing & Sampling Systems
- Implement
sampling plans for: Raw fruit, in-process product, finished goods
- Manage
all laboratory testing schedules and documentation.
- Coordinate
external lab testing where required (microbial, sulphur, pesticide
residues, etc.)
Process Water, Wastewater & Effluent Monitoring
- Monitor
and track chlorine levels in fruit washing and conduct routine water
testing (key parameters) to ensure compliance with safety and quality
standards.
- Ensure
water used for equipment cleaning, tray washing, fruit washing,
handwashing, and sanitation systems meets required food safety standards.
Food Safety Implementation (SHEQ & FSMS), Compliance and
Certification
- Implement
all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements during
shifts.
- Support
execution of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
- Participate
in: Food safety meetings, HACCP reviews, internal audits, external
certification audits.
- Ensure
compliance with: BRC Global Standards, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP &
HACCP
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role
specifically, you will have:
- Bachelor’s/Diploma/certificate
in chemistry, food engineering or Production Engineering or equivalent
qualifications from a recognised University/college.
- 3+
years working experience in Manufacturing companies in the quality
department/ lab technician or supervisory position in the same position is
an added advantage.
- Knowledge
and experience in the Food Safety Management System (e.g., HACCP
BRC/FSSC), Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety in the
workplace
- Strong
verbal/ written communication skills can help you explain ways to improve
processes to other people so they can achieve set quality standards.
- Ability
to work as part of a team
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location: Ruiru, Kenya
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens
or permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026.
Recruitment Internship at One Acre Fund
About the Young Professionals Program
One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program offers
high-performing African graduates meaningful internships and training
opportunities at a high-performing, mission-driven organization. Our
internships are paid and all interns can expect to receive substantive work
assignments working on high-impact projects that support One Acre Fund’s
operations.
When joining, interns will participate in an onboarding
program and receive training on how to design and execute projects. Over the
period of your internship, you will get the opportunity to work with
like-minded individuals and receive learning opportunities to build strong
foundations for your future career.
About the Role
The Global Recruitment Intern will be a member of our Global
Recruitment Team. You will support the Operations sub-team. You will report to
the Recruitment Senior Coordinator, and you will also collaboratively work with
others on the global team.
Responsibilities
- You
will complete recurring tasks to keep our recruitment operations running
with minimal errors.
- You
will oversee the candidate screening and selection process from
application to hire and provide excellent customer service to all
candidates, and enjoy winning in the details.
- You
will manage the candidate database using our Applicant Tracking System to
track applications and analyze data to improve processes.
- Project/Process
Improvements: In collaboration with your manager, you will support change
and improvement strategies in our recruitment systems, utilizing data to
achieve results.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we deeply
invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to
mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold
career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing
organization and gain rewarding technical experience.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study
- Nice
to have:
- 6
months to 1 year of recruitment or relevant HR experience
- Experience
using applicant tracking systems e.g., greenhouse is desirable but not
compulsory
- Basic
data analysis skills – you can pick out patterns
- An
ability to maintain Excel or Google Sheets/trackers
- Collaboration
experience with different stakeholders
- Great
learning skills, curious, and a knack for attention to detail.
- Proficiency
in English
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Benefits Interns will be provided with a
reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows
will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.
Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent
residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline: 24 May 2026. We hire on a
rolling basis, which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a
continuous basis until a hire is made.
Inventory and Data Management Quality Control Coordinator at One Acre Fund
About the Role
You will coordinate and oversee Quality Control (QC)
processes for all inventory movements, with a focus on eliminating data errors
and continuously improving QC controls. The role includes performing in-depth
data analysis on inventory data, developing and maintaining reporting tools
based on provided data, and translating insights into process improvements. You
will also oversee physical stock counts and manage a team of SAP Data Entry and
QC Administrators to ensure accurate, timely, and 100% data integrity across
systems.
Responsibilities
- Inventory
Oversight: Perform second-level checks on all transactions in SAP, COBI,
and Odoo.
- Month-End
Coordination: Lead the reconciliation of physical stock counts from
Warehouses and Shops against system records.
- Process
Management: Own the KPIs for data accuracy. You will update Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct audits to ensure everyone follows
the rules.
- Team
Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Quality Control Admins. You’ll
handle their training, performance reviews, and daily task assignments.
- Reporting:
Create reports on QC findings and root-cause analyses to help the business
minimize waste and spend.
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related
field.
- Proficiency
in SAP, COBI WMS, or similar inventory management systems
- Strong
skills in Excel, Google Spreadsheets and Power BI for analyzing data,
tracking KPIs, and generating reports.
- Proven
experience in leading inventory management, identifying discrepancies, and
implementing corrective actions.
- High
accuracy and integrity in managing inventory data, ensuring compliance
with financial controls and SOPs.
- Excellent
ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and
stakeholders.
- Strong
organizational skills to lead QC initiatives, meet deadlines, and manage
projects efficiently.
People Innovations Specialist (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
Seeking a strategic specialist to own Global Performance
Management cycles and drive people innovations. You will streamline systems,
analyze data for leadership, and shape talent strategy to ensure fulfilling
careers for our staff.
Responsibilities
- Own
the management of our Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycles, the
foundation of performance management at One Acre Fund, to ensure that all
staff receive a PDR on time, every time.
- Working
with program and global teams, ensure cycles are set up, expectations are
communicated to staff and managers, and the process is run seamlessly.
- Prepare
bi-annual performance review analysis dashboards to help analyze and draw
data driven insights to leadership teams.
- Own
and execute on projects that improve PM systems & processes for
operational efficiency and our day to day PM work.
- Work
with Country and Division teams to streamline PM processes (e.g
Lattice eligibility) as much as possible.
- Day
to day work of a PM includes PDRs, continuous feedback, updates, 1;1s,
etc.
- Manage
additional special projects throughout the Global People Division.
- This
could look like supporting other People teams on any innovations projects
or workstreams. E.g managing PDR raises and promotions in our monthly
payroll.
- Manage
stakeholder relationships that strengthen the work over time and ensure
ongoing commitment to delivering on performance management across the org.
- This
includes the Performance Management Champions relationship, relationships
with team leads, and People / HR teams in each country.
- Manage
projects that take us from day to day Performance Management work into
broader talent management work so that we continue to be a workplace that
offers fulfilling, long-term careers.
- This
includes initiatives that link PDR outcomes to career growth, development
planning, promotions, and long-term retention, helping ensure staff have
clear pathways for growth at One Acre Fund.
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Ability
to manage company-wide change initiatives through strong project
management skills.
- Performance
Management Savvy
- Analytical
& Detail-Oriented
- Strong
Stakeholder Management & Influence
- Bachelors
degree preferred
Junior Service Desk Technician – Internship at One Acre Fund
Junior Service Desk Technician – Internship
- Job
Location: Kigali, Rwanda Nairobi, Kenya
- Benefits:
Interns will receive a reasonable stipend for the full duration of the
contract.
- Eligibility:
This opportunity is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
and Kenya.
- Duration:
6 months
- Application
Deadline: 21 April 2026
About the Role
The Junior Service Desk Technician will provide basic
first-level remote support to users, ensuring excellent customer service, and
assisting in resolving user inquiries under supervision.
Responsibilities
Service Desk Operation and Management
- Adhere
to service desk policies, processes, and guidelines
- Provide
first-level support for basic user inquiries under supervision.
- Escalate
complex issues to higher-level technicians.
- Communicate
with users to provide updates and clarify simple issues.
- Follow
detailed procedures for troubleshooting hardware, software, and user
errors.
- Assist
in improving ticket documentation by logging essential details in the
system.
Documentation / Knowledge Management
- Follow
and update basic documentation for common issues.
- Log
communication and issue resolution according to ITSM procedures.
- Use
existing diagnostic scripts and templates.
Resolution of Service Requests and basic incidents
- Resolve
common requests/service requests, such as:
- Basic
troubleshooting of hardware and software.
- User
licensing and account setup.
- Assist
users with training and resolving user errors.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply
invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to
mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold
career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing
organization and gain rewarding technical experience.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Diploma/Bachelor’s
Degree in IT with 6 months of experience.
- Foundational
IT knowledge and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity
with ITIL foundations and ITSM concepts.
- Understanding
of organizational technology policy and service desk procedures.
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
- The
FP&A Analyst supports the Grants Finance team in working with our
fundraising, finance, and field teams on our annual portfolio of grants.
This entails complex financial modeling and reporting, budget creation,
and support towards fundraising projections and data-driven strategy. This
a career track role where you will learn valuable skills in finance and
accounting as well develop a management consulting toolkit.
- You
will report to the FP&A Senior Associate.
Responsibilities
You will support the grants finance team with a focus on
grant database management and grants reporting. In particular:
- Grants
Modeling and Reporting: Develop comprehensive, high-quality
financial models, donor reports, and reporting dashboards
- Stakeholder
Communication: Report on grant progress, spend vs. budget, and
financial performance
- Process
Improvement: Evaluate, enhance, and automate our systems,
databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Complex
Grant Management: Ensure donor requirements are identified,
coordinated with program leads, and met according to donor compliance
demands
- Finance
Support: Provide ad hoc support as required (e.g. document
recurring workflows in process documents, manage team project management
tools)
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Bachelor’s
degree with 3+ years work experience; University degree in business,
finance, international development, or a related field preferred
- Advanced
Excel skills (ability to perform complex functions) and provide insightful
analyses of complex datasets
- Experience
in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
processes preferred
- Proficiency
with data analytics software (e.g. Power BI) and CRM systems, especially
Salesforce preferred
- Demonstrated
leadership experience at work, or outside of work, and an enthusiasm for
learning and collaboration
- Language:
English
Engineering Manager at One Acre Fund
Responsibilities
- Report
to engineering leadership
- Lead a
5-8 person development team working in Agile to reliably ship solutions
- Support
our technology transformation efforts – modular, event-driven
- Relentlessly
improve and refine our development processes and quality
- Mentor
your team members and support their growth
- Nurture
a great team culture
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 5+
years experience in building software solutions, including 2+ years in a
leadership role
- Passion
for quality and automation
- A
desire to keep learning
- Comfortable
with cloud-native technologies, architecture, and containerization
- Experienced
Agile (scrum) practitioner – CSM/CSPO appreciated
- Proficiency
in Python
- Familiarity
with Odoo and ERP systems
Information Security Specialist at One Acre Fund
The Information Security team at One Acre Fund safeguards
systems and data across a diverse, distributed, and technology-driven
environment. As an Information Security Specialist, you will help
maintain and improve our security operations. This role is ideal for someone
with hands-on cybersecurity experience who is eager to work across cloud
infrastructure, applications, and devices — helping us proactively manage
threats and improve our security posture.
The department is looking for an Information Security
Specialist with 2–4 years of experience to support and strengthen security
operations across our systems, applications, and infrastructure. You will
report to the Head of Information Security.
Responsibilities
- Implement
and maintain security tools and processes, including SIEM platforms,
vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection systems.
- Conduct
regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing (VAPT), and support
remediation tracking across infrastructure and applications.
- Monitor
security alerts from systems such as SIEM platforms, cloud services, and
administrative consoles; triage potential incidents and coordinate
appropriate incident response efforts.
- Support
IAM processes, including user access reviews and recertifications.
- Collaborate
with IT and engineering teams to secure systems, applications, and cloud
environments through technical advice and configuration reviews.
- Roll
out security awareness programs, including phishing simulations, training
campaigns, and content development.
- Help
roll out security awareness programs, including phishing simulations and
training.
- Keep
documentation, tool configurations, and asset inventories accurate and
up-to-date.
- Contribute
to improvements in automation, monitoring, and process optimization.
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. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2–4
years of hands-on experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
- Familiarity
with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing tools, and threat
detection platforms (e.g., Rapid7 InsightVM, OpenVAS (Greenbone), Burp
Suite, splunk, Logrhythm,).
- Proven
expertise in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Understanding
of cybersecurity principles across application, endpoint, cloud, and
network security domains.
- Knowledge
of frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
- Experience
monitoring and analyzing security alerts; ability to respond to and
document incidents.
- Familiarity
with IAM concepts, including access reviews and role-based access control.
- Basic
scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Strong
communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with
technical and non-technical teams.