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Burundi, Ethiopia, Global Remote, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda,
US or Major Global City, Zambia
Location Type
Various location types
Career Level
Global Professionals

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional professional to reflect the voice of and to execute on behalf of the
Executive Director. As One Acre Fund grows, our Executive Director is focused on an
increasingly diverse set of priorities, from communicating effectively with external partners to
marshaling resources for new internal initiatives. We are seeking a detail-oriented, expert
communicator to work very closely with him on those priorities in a role that will help steward
One Acre Fund’s overall strategy.

The role will divide into three parts:

  Executive-level, strategic communications: We believe well-crafted communication of
our strategy is critical to One Acre Fund’s success. This role will reflect the voice of our
Executive Director in communications with the most important influencers in the sector
and internal audiences. Most frequently, this involves researching and writing persuasive
memos and presentations.
o Example: Work with our Executive Director to write the concept note / proposal
of a new strategic initiative – for use with key donors and sector influencers.
o Example: Draft an annual strategy letter to set vision and guidance for internal
staff.
o Example: Prepare and moderate a strategy-sharing presentation for our cross-
country Town Hall meetings.
 One-off, fast analyses and tasks: These are analyses and tasks of one week or shorter
duration, typically exploring a new strategic direction for the organization.
o Example: Write a memo summarizing the current state of agricultural research on
sorghum and millet in East Africa.
o Example: Conduct research and recommend a methodology to use Purchasing
Power Party (PPP) to make fair impact comparisons across countries of differing
wealth.
 Long-running, One Acre Fund-wide initiatives: As we become more complex, there are
an increasing number of projects that do not fall cleanly into an existing department. This
role will steward key initiatives across multiple silos and stakeholders, often assisting our
Executive Director in implementing important priorities:
o Example: Plan and execute on an org-wide initiative to significantly increase the
number of job candidates referred by our staff – to satisfy the hiring needs of a
fast-growing organization.

There is potential for this position to be scoped at a higher level. If so, additional responsibilities
may include more active relationship management; management responsibilities for key
deputies; increased scope of goal-setting and strategy-shaping for the organization.

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

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-5+ years of work experience. We are looking
for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organization to the next levels of impact
and scale. This is a competitive posting for a career–track role, with a two-year minimum.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
  Exceptional written communicator. We are looking for clear, concise communicators
who have a demonstrated ability to effectively engage a range of audiences, including
internal staff, external stakeholders, and organizational leadership. Writing samples will
be requested.
 Research ability. Candidates should have experience and skills in conducting powerful
secondary research.
 Strong work experiences. Targeting former consultants (or similar skillset). Unstructured
work experiences are also helpful.
 Professional/technical skills. Ability to hit the ground running with high levels of
proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
 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 that combine
strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.
 Language: English required.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Flexible; Rwanda preferred but anywhere in Africa or Europe possible

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Duration

Full-time job

Benefits 

Health insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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