Kenya Field Tech Lead at One Acre Fund

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Field Operations Department exists to support and improve the performance of the Kenya Field Program which is a 2,700-person Field Force, spread across 5 historic provinces. The Field Operations Department cultivates this workforce to independently deliver sustained food security within their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with portfolio leads to define and prioritize user requirements for our field-facing apps
• Translate our user requirements and timelines for our tech teams and external partners
• Manage relationships with our tech teams and external partners with the purpose of driving outcomes
• Manage a team of two to:
  • Test and scale field-facing apps
  • Conduct user testing of mockups and newly released features with farmers and field staff
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise from newly-released features
  • Manage Field tech tool inventory and distribution
  • Improve the return on investment of our tech tools
• Manage a pipeline of improvements for our field-facing apps and hardware

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:

• 2+ years of experience with technology product management, project management, or similar work experience.
• Experience communicating complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with user design, prototyping, UI/UX mockups, or similar.
• The ability to set complex strategic direction.
• Language: English is required. Swahili is preferred.