Strategy & Technology Manager

Job Description

Location: Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Career Level: Professional
Application Deadline: 14 July 2025 (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

About One Acre Fund

Since 2006, One Acre Fund has supported over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries—regions that are home to two-thirds of the continent’s farmers. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a range of essential agricultural services. On average, our model helps farmers increase income and assets on supported land by more than 35%, while strengthening long-term resilience.

This impact is made possible by our team of more than 9,000 full-time staff, drawn from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

To learn more, read our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Strategy & Technology Manager to help shape and implement key technology projects and priorities across One Acre Fund. This role sits within the Office of the CEO and acts as a critical link between strategic leadership and the Technology team.

As Strategy & Technology Manager, you will support digital transformation and tech adoption initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational goals. You’ll also contribute to high-level strategic projects that drive impact at scale.

This is a hybrid role based in Kigali, Nairobi, or another One Acre Fund country of operation. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Office of the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Support Technology Strategy & Implementation

• Serve as a key liaison between the CEO and the Tech team to ensure technology aligns with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Tech team to plan and execute tech-related initiatives.
• Support project management by tracking progress and helping resolve blockers.
• Facilitate change management to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies across teams.
  

Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis

• Lead research and analysis on technology trends, organizational needs, and implementation best practices.
• Ensure technology initiatives are purpose-driven and tied to the broader strategy of One Acre Fund.
• Assist in developing the organization’s long-term tech strategy in alignment with its mission.
  

Drive Major Organization-Wide Initiatives

• Implement and support high-impact change management initiatives that will shape the future of One Acre Fund.
• Work across departments to lead or contribute to projects initiated from the Office of the CEO.
  

Career Growth and Development

At One Acre Fund, we are committed to your growth. You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly check-ins with your manager
• Access to mentorship and professional development resources
• Biannual career reviews
• Support in shaping your career path within a growing organization
  

We invest heavily in developing our people because we believe your success is key to the farmers we serve.

Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with the following experience and skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Strategy, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in technology consulting, project management, digital transformation, or change management
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technology projects and initiatives
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn research into strategic recommendations
• Familiarity with digital transformation, implementation frameworks, and change management methodologies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  

Job Location

Flexible within One Acre Fund’s countries of operation: Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Housing assistance
• A competitive compensation package tailored to your location
  

Eligibility

This position is open to citizens or permanent residents of:
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Ethiopia.

Our Commitment to Recruitment Ethics

Please note:

• One Acre Fund never asks for payment or fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All official communications will come from an @oneacrefund.org email address.
• Report any suspicious emails to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org.
• Do not send job applications to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism are central to our work and culture. We strive to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

One Acre Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to shape the future of technology in agriculture and help drive impact at scale?

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