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.
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One Acre Fund is home to Africa's largest agroforestry programs, serving over 2 million farmers, providing more than 100 million seedlings per year, and engaging a network of over 2,500 rural nurseries run by local entrepreneurs. We see these programs as part of the solution to three key challenges facing smallholder farmers - poverty, climate change, and biodiversity loss. As Agroforestry Innovations Associate, you will strengthen and improve these programs with new approaches to generate positive change for farm families and the environment. You will work on a variety of complex challenges including strengthening our supply of quality tree seed, improving training and management tools for nursery managers, and diversifying our species offerings.
The Agroforestry Innovations Associate will be part of our dedicated international agroforestry team and will support ten embedded agroforestry teams - one in each country program. This role will report to the Agroforestry Director.
Scope, pilot, and scale new investments to improve program impact and reach. Example initiatives could include:
Provide short-term direct support to agroforestry operations in cases where team bandwidth isn’t adequate. This could be in the form of high-touch operational support or even a short-term secondment.
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.
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Experience in Agroforestry and Landscape Restoration
External Relationships
Management Skills
Other
As soon as possible
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Nigeria.
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Nigeria.
13 May 2026
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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.
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