Strategic Partnerships Manager / Senior Associate at One
Acre Fund: (Deadline 23-10-2026)
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million
smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries
that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide
high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic
training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this
model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land
by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is
all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse
backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work
Here blog post.
About the Role
By 2030, our organisation will serve 10 million farm
families annually. This growth will be fuelled by fundraising, and at One Acre
Fund, our fundraising relies on industry-leading grant and partnership
management. We have a 10-person grant management team within our larger
Business Development department, responsible for stewarding our highest-value
donor partnerships, and are now looking for new Strategic Partnerships Senior
Associates / Managers to join this team.
These roles will manage some of our highest-value donor
partnerships, leading the coordination and monitoring of grant-funded
activities. All roles will report to leaders within our Global Business
Development team, while closely coordinating with leaders for the relevant
programs. All roles will also interact closely across 1AF’s programming,
building deep fluency with our approach to smallholder agriculture: equipping
farmers with high-quality products/services to increase their harvests and
profits, build their climate resilience, and improve their long-term
livelihoods.
Specific roles will have major emphasis areas based on the
nature of each donor partnership, helping the organisation pioneer new
approaches to thematic priorities including conservation agriculture, engaging
women and youth farmers, and smallholder insurance.
Responsibilities
Drive thematic partnerships happening in the field: You will
bring an ambitious vision of smallholder prosperity to life in new thematic
areas for the organisation, helping us build the capacity to deliver impact to
smallholders through conservation agriculture, women/youth engagement, and/or
smallholder insurance:
- Project
Management and Coordination: Partner with program teams to set goals,
design and run project activities, anticipate challenges, and keep every
part of the plan moving forward smoothly.
- Collaborative
Problem Solving: Work closely with program staff to tackle day-to-day and
long-term challenges, bringing real-world insights directly to org
leadership and the donor.
- Program
Fluency: Spend dedicated time in the field with farmers and staff to fully
understand work and ensure that all we do in the partnership remains
tailored to what farmers really need.
Own, manage and/or support key donor relationships: You will
ensure One Acre Fund builds and maintains an excellent relationship with our
partners, translating field impact into clear, compelling narratives and
keeping our partners deeply connected to our progress:
- Donor
Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for all funder
communications, seamlessly bridging the gap between donors and field teams
in whatever ways are needed, including regular communications,
coordinating visits, and more as required.
- Storytelling
and Reporting: Through deep program fluency, deliver clear, high-quality
narrative and financial updates that demonstrate to our partners the true
impact of their support.
- Grant
Administration: Manage the essential day-to-day details of the funding, including
accurate data tracking, invoices, and otherwise ensuring all grant
operations are running smoothly and on time.
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 International Development, Public Policy, Business, Economics,
or a related field.
- 5-10
years of professional experience in international development, strategic
partnerships, grant management, consulting, or project management,
depending on role level.
- Experience
in a public-facing role and with managing external stakeholders,
preferred.
- Strong
writing and communication skills.
- Excellent
organisational skills with a willingness to take initiative and be
proactive.
- Proven
negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable
with data and working in Google Sheets, preferred.
- Fluency
in English required.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda, Nairobi, Kenya or the United States (Must
be on the East Coast, with a strong preference for New York City).
After you apply, we will notify you which opening/s you are
being considered for based on your experience and existing work eligibility for
each location as follows:
- Kigali,
Rwanda: One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However,
nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work
history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
- Nairobi,
Kenya: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
- US:
Open to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Contract Duration
2 years, renewable with a high chance based on good performance.
Travel Requirement
At least two weeks per year. Candidates based in the US
should expect to spend four weeks visiting our programs in their first year,
with a minimum of two weeks annual travel expected thereafter.
Eligibility
This role is open to all applicants; however, candidates
with citizenship or permanent residency in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, or
Burundi are strongly preferred.
Application Deadline
23 October 2026. Please note that we hire on a
rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a
continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay
for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails
will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any
suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send
applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are
deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund
aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued,
represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and
achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless
of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are
proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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