Job
Description
Description
One
Acre Fund believes that policy is all about implementation. No matter how good
or bad the policy, its execution on the ground is what changes lives.
Acre Fund believes that policy is all about implementation. No matter how good
or bad the policy, its execution on the ground is what changes lives.
To
help craft policies which work on the ground, we are starting a new Government
Services unit which is working together with regional and national partners to
support government-led policy initiatives in agriculture. Following the lead of
host governments, we support them with field implementation that changes the
lives of millions of people. Our long-term goal is to help government to
transform the agricultural ecosystems of whole countries. These projects
generally utilize our existing field expertise in farm input distribution,
rural mass marketing, and scalable training programs.
help craft policies which work on the ground, we are starting a new Government
Services unit which is working together with regional and national partners to
support government-led policy initiatives in agriculture. Following the lead of
host governments, we support them with field implementation that changes the
lives of millions of people. Our long-term goal is to help government to
transform the agricultural ecosystems of whole countries. These projects
generally utilize our existing field expertise in farm input distribution,
rural mass marketing, and scalable training programs.
For
these initiatives,
these initiatives,
we need both skilled Government Relations staff (see, for
example, our Africa Government Officer posting) and also entrepreneurial field
staff based in rural areas to focus on implementation.
- Regional
and National Strategy Design: The Policy Innovation Officer will work with
other One Acre Fund staff and high-level government officials to develop
ideas to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the efficiency of
the agricultural sector. - Program
Implementation: The Policy Innovation Officer will roll out region-wide
and eventually nationwide programs. Examples of past projects include a
farm input system that delivers seed and fertilizer to several hundred
thousand farm families; farm input marketing programs for similar numbers;
and training support for 10,000+ extension agents. - Team
Management: The Policy Innovation Officer will screen, hire, and develop a
staff of 30-150 full-time country national staff, depending on the
project, to support scaled implementation. - Innovation
Trials: The Policy Innovation Officer will conduct an ambitious slate of
trials within several districts, in order to discover new and effective
mechanisms for promoting mass agricultural training—and to identify
promising interventions One Acre Fund could scale-up across its entire
network of smallholder farmers. - Collaboration
with Key Officials: The Policy Innovation Officer will update high-level
officials in the ministry of agriculture on a regular basis. The Policy
Innovation Officer will also collaborate with important leaders at partner
institutions.
Career
Growth and Development
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.
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
To
start up and build this new team, we are seeking exceptional professionals with
2 to 5+ years of work experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary
candidates who will help governments achieve the next levels of impact.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
start up and build this new team, we are seeking exceptional professionals with
2 to 5+ years of work experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary
candidates who will help governments achieve the next levels of impact.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Strong
operational work experiences. We are looking for strong leaders with
direct operating experience, ideally of an entrepreneurial and
unstructured nature. - Intelligence,
creativity, and a desire to make things work. We need people to develop
creative ideas to improve the quality of government services, who can then
get out to the field and figure out how to make these ideas work in
practice. - Leadership
experiences at work, or outside of work. - Top-performing
undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your
resume). - Humility
and personal stability. We are looking for passionate professionals who
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 is not a strict requirement. - Professional/technical
skills—high levels of proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and other
software programs. - Language:
English required and Amharic desirable in Ethiopia. English and French
required in Rwanda.
Preferred
Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Compensation
Starts
modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance,
paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance,
paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits
Health
insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor
International Candidates
International Candidates
Yes
How to apply
Complete
this form. You will be prompted to submit your CV
and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some
positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of
your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.
this form. You will be prompted to submit your CV
and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some
positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of
your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.
