Impact Strategy and Operations Associate (Fixed‑Term)
One Acre Fund
Nairobi, Kenya
Contract
Agriculture
Agriculture
Published February 13, 2026
Apply by May 12, 2026
Job Description
Lead strategy and operations projects to increase impact for women and youth in Kenya, managing end‑to‑end delivery, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, and field implementation for One Acre Fund.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead functional areas, taking full responsibility for strategy, execution, and final results, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.
- Translate strategy into action by driving implementation plans, tracking progress, and removing bottlenecks.
- Own end‑to‑end project delivery: define scope and success metrics, build and manage workplans and timelines, coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, track risks and dependencies.
- Analyse data and operational realities to diagnose issues, generate options, and recommend decisions.
- Communicate clearly and influence decisions through strong writing, structured thinking, and practical recommendations.
- Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate analysis, synthesis, and drafting while maintaining ownership of judgment and final outputs.
Requirements
- 3‑5+ years project‑management and stakeholder‑engagement experience.
- Ability to thrive in fast‑evolving environments and design systems, processes, and partnerships from the ground up.
- Quick learner of agronomy, markets, finance, procurement, logistics, and data value chains.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to align diverse groups toward shared goals.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, balance multiple priorities, and ensure timely delivery.
- Willingness to travel frequently across Kenya for field research, supplier engagement, and pilot oversight.
- Data‑driven decision making and sound business judgment.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, international development, or private sector (3+ years preferred).
- Post‑graduate degree preferred.
- Fluency in English required; Swahili a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
How to Apply
Apply now via the One Acre Fund careers portal. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests. Official emails will come from an @oneacrefund.org address; report suspicious communication to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org.
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Job Summary
| Company: | One Acre Fund |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Type: | Contract |
| Industry: | Agriculture |
| Posted: | 02/13/2026 |
| Deadline: | 05/12/2026 |