Job description
Wanted
Exceptional professional with
3-7+ years of work experience and a passion for collaborating with government.
Job Description
Managers will have the
opportunity to affect th
e livelihoods of huge populations of people as we
explore opportunities to work together with the Ministries of Agriculture and
related agencies in the countries where we operate. We believe there are two
key steps to improve yields and livelihoods for farm families in partnership
with governments – (i) develop effective policies; and (ii) lead effective
implementation in the field. Managers will have the opportunity to work with
key officials to make sure policies are designed to benefit the people who need
the most help, and they will play a large role in directly managing and leading
large scale field operations to ensure that these ideas work for farmers in the
field.
We currently have early-stage
operational partnerships with three African governments, and are exploring
additional partnership opportunities in several other countries. We are seeking
exceptional individuals to join this early-stage team, manage regionwide or
nationwide products and services, and for top performers, become leaders of
this team as we rapidly expand this work to support more farmers in new
markets. This person will:
- Manage a large product or service at a regional or
national level. Example projects include: - Model Farmer Program – we are
supporting extension services across multiple countries. In one country,
a manager established a relationship with Ministry officials, identified
operational inefficiencies with the structure of nationwide model farmer
program, designed trials, and scald up improvements across the country. - New Planting Method – in one
country, we are working with multiple government agencies to identify the
optimal planting method for a key staple crop. For this opportunity, a
manager experimented with multiple iterations of the new planting method,
coordinate early stage trials with 5,000 farmers and a field team of 50,
and is now planning to scale up the trial to 30,000+ farmers. - Private Seed Producer Support – use
of high quality seeds for many staple crops can double yields for small
scale farmers. Unfortunately, the supply of high quality seeds is very
limited in certain markets. In one country, a manager created a loan product
for producers to help spur supply. The manager is also exploring other
operational improvements to significantly increase supply for future
seasons. - Manage relationships with Ministry level officials or
related government officials. - Build, develop, and manage a team support implementation
of projects. - Lead and support design of country level strategy.
Career Growth and
Development
One Acre Fund invests in building
management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in
your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered
through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career
reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and
discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person
can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results
in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional
professional with 3-7+ years of work experience. We are looking for truly
extraordinary candidates that have a passion for collaborating with government.
This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment
of two years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged
to apply:
- Strong work experiences. We are looking for a
professional who fits one or more of the following backgrounds: - Managing consulting background with
heavy implementation experience - Experience forming operational
partnerships with governments - Field operations experience in a
development organization, with a passion for government work - Astute relationship manager.
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
- Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA and
test scores on your resume). - Humility and personal stability. We have a fantastic and
likeable team. We are looking for passionate professionals that combine
strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach
to service. - A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at
least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal
candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in
the developing world, although this may be relaxed in the case of an
exceptional candidate. - Professional/technical skills. Very high levels of
proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and other software programs. - Language: English required, French highly desirable for
certain opportunities.
Preferred Start Date
Flexible
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations,
flight, room and board.
Sponsor International
Candidates
Yes
Job Location
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Rubengera,
Rwanda, or Zomba, Malawi (other rural postings possible).
Duration
Minimum 2 years commitment,
full-time job.
East Africans are strongly
encouraged to apply
How to apply
Please find the job posting here. You will find details of the job as well as
application instructions at the bottom of the job description.
