Are you passionate about transforming agriculture and empowering smallholder farmers? One Acre Fund, a leading nonprofit founded in 2006, is dedicated to equipping 5.5 million farmers across nine African countries with the tools, training, and resources to boost productivity and resilience. With a team of over 9,000 professionals, One Acre Fund’s innovative model increases farmer incomes by more than 35% on supported land. In Tanzania, the organization has been making a significant impact since 2013, serving approximately 150,000 farmers through agrodealer shops and local nurseries. Currently, One Acre Fund is offering three full-time, fixed-term positions in Tanzania, perfect for professionals eager to drive agricultural innovation and operational excellence. Explore more full-time jobs and seize this opportunity to join a mission-driven organization!

Job Listings

1. Tanzania Agroforestry Specialist (Fixed-Term)

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employer: One Acre Fund
• Location: Iringa, Tanzania (with potential work in Njombe, Mbeya, or Songwe regions)
• Description: As an Agroforestry Specialist, you will oversee seedling production and distribution across 100–150 villages and 1–2 centralized nurseries, ensuring healthy seedlings and timely planting. You will manage a team of Nursery Officers, design trials for soil-improving, timber, and fruit species, and implement strategies to enhance seedling survival. Additionally, you will scope new sites for program expansion, promote financial sustainability, and engage with government officials to secure program support. This role involves 60% fieldwork and 40% office work, reporting to the Agroforestry Associate/Manager.
• Responsibilities:
  • Lead seedling cultivation and oversee production by external suppliers.
  • Design trials for diverse tree species and improve seedling survival metrics.
  • Develop marketing and distribution strategies for seedlings.
  • Conduct surveys, analyze data, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Present program work to government stakeholders and collaborate on inter-departmental projects.
• Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, or related fields.
  • 2+ years of experience managing nursery production or tree planting projects.
  • Experience with data collection and analysis (proficiency in SPSS, STATA, or R is a bonus).
  • People management experience and technical knowledge of seed sourcing.
  • Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off.
• Contract Duration: 1 year.
• Eligibility: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.
• Application Instructions: Click here to apply.
• Important Dates:
  • Posted: 10-Jun-2025
  • Application Deadline: 13-Aug-2025 (rolling basis, apply early).
  • Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible.

2. Incident Management Senior Technician

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employer: One Acre Fund
• Location: Any of One Acre Fund’s Countries of Operation (including Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, DRC, Ethiopia)
• Description: As an Incident Management Senior Technician, you will ensure service reliability across One Acre Fund’s technology landscape by managing low to medium-risk technical incidents. Based in Kigali, Rwanda (on-site), you will coordinate incident resolution, communicate with stakeholders, and analyze trends to prevent future issues. Reporting to the Incident Management Lead, this junior-mid level role is critical to maintaining IT operations.
• Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate timely resolution of technical incidents.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to identify root causes and implement fixes.
  • Develop and maintain incident management processes and documentation.
  • Communicate incident status and impact to customers, executives, and teams.
  • Analyze trends to recommend proactive measures.
• Qualifications and Experience:
  • 2–3 years of experience in IT incident management, technical support, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
  • Experience with tools like ServiceNow, JIRA, or BMC Helix.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • ITIL Foundation or similar certification.
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off.
• Contract Duration: Not specified (fixed-term).
• Eligibility: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, DRC, or Ethiopia.
• Application Instructions: Click here to apply.
• Important Dates:
  • Posted: 11-Jun-2025
  • Application Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 (rolling basis, apply early).
  • Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible.

3. Tanzania Logistics Specialist (Fixed-Term)

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employer: One Acre Fund
• Location: Iringa, Tanzania
• Description: The Logistics Specialist ensures the efficient movement of agricultural inputs from warehouses to field locations across Tanzania. Based in Iringa, you will manage a team of Senior Warehouse Supervisors and Coordinators, oversee transport and delivery, and optimize logistics operations. Reporting to the Supply Chain and Operations Senior Manager, this role is key to supporting farmer-facing teams.
• Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate transportation of goods from suppliers to customers.
  • Plan and optimize logistics operations, including route planning and inventory management.
  • Resolve logistics issues like shipment delays or inventory discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams.
  • Develop reports and metrics to measure logistics performance.
• Qualifications and Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
  • Knowledge of logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS).
  • Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., CCLS, CLTD).
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., customs, tariffs).
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off.
• Contract Duration: 1 year.
• Eligibility: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.
• Application Instructions: Click here to apply.
• Important Dates:
  • Posted: 11-Jun-2025
  • Application Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 (rolling basis, apply early).
  • Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible.

Communications Associate

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

You will play a critical role in supporting executive communications, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. You will work with the One Acre Fund CEO to craft compelling narratives, manage the main communication channels, and ensure the CEO’s messaging aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives. You are a dynamic professional with a background in corporate communications. You will be a part of the Office of the CEO and will report directly to the Senior Manager. This role will be based in Kigali.

Responsibilities

Be the voice of the CEO

• Develop strategic communication that embodies the CEO voice for key communications channels and platforms, including townhalls, email communication, in-person events, etc.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and alignment with the CEO voice and organizational strategy.
• Establish feedback loops to refine key messaging and ensure alignment with real-time organizational dynamics.
• Collaborate with the Global Communications team to align on key messaging from the CEO.

Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis:

• Conduct research, and synthesis on behalf of the CEO to provide actionable insights.
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership meetings.
• Support key stakeholders such as Global Communications and BizDev with messages from the CEO on strategic priorities and/or projects.

Drive major organization-wide initiatives

• Directly implement the organization’s strategic priorities by contributing to key change management initiatives that will directly shape the future of 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in corporate communications, consulting, or a similar strategic role.
• Experience working in a corporate, government, or nonprofit executive office.
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement and corporate governance best practices.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience synthesizing complex information.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

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.

Application Deadline

14 July 2025. 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 ([email protected]), 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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Conclusion

One Acre Fund is transforming agriculture in Tanzania and beyond, and you can be part of this impactful mission! With three full-time, fixed-term positions open in June 2025, including roles in agroforestry, incident management, and logistics, there’s an opportunity for professionals to make a difference. These roles offer career growth, mentorship, and the chance to work with a diverse, dedicated team. Apply now, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with deadlines extending to September 7, 2025, for some roles. For similar roles, visit our full-time jobs section and start your journey with One Acre Fund today!