Jobs at One Acre Fund

Responsibilities

High-Stakes Technical Writing & Strategy

• Lead Grant Development: Act as the lead writer for 2+ high-value deliverables per month (minimum 50% proposals), translating complex data into compelling, jargon-free narratives for bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Strategic Framing: Contribute to deliverable-level strategy, ensuring all content emphasizes farmer perspectives and aligns with donor priorities.
• Technical Fluency: Maintain deep expertise in One Acre Fund’s operating model, impact data, and future scaling plans to ensure technical accuracy across all documents.

Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• End-to-End Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of writing projects, from initial research and bid/no-bid frameworks to final submission.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Coordinate input across field operations, finance, and donor representatives to ensure seamless data integration and on-time delivery.
• Process Optimization: Utilize grant checklists and efficiency-driving tools to maintain a high standard of independence and output quality.

Leadership Support & Portfolio Analytics

• Strategic Deputizing: Support the Pod Lead by managing high-priority ad-hoc projects, donor logistics, and external consultancies.
• Data Stewardship: Maintain the "source of truth" for Public Pod funding data and trackers, providing the team with real-time portfolio analytics.
• People Management: Provide mentorship and direct management for 1–2 junior staff members.

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:

• Minimum 5 - 7+ years of total professional experience, including 3+ years of relevant experience in high-stakes grant writing or technical proposal development. Ideal candidates have an international development or social enterprise background, with proven ability to navigate complex institutional bureaucracies and data-heavy reporting.
• Strong communication skills. At its core, this position is about communicating complex ideas in simple prose, both written and verbal; we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to do so. 
• Some prior fundraising or grant management experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with or writing for European public donors is also preferred.
• Genuine interest in international development or agriculture. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated connection to or passion for international development or agriculture. You are genuinely interested and passionate about providing opportunity to rural smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.  

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We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Machine Operator to join our production team. As a Machine Operator, you will operate several machines and equipment used in the production process. You will ensure smooth operations, quality control, and a safe working environment while adhering to all company procedures. This role is based in Sagana, Mt Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines to ensure operation and prevent breakdowns.
• Monitor product quality and adjust machines to meet product standards.
• Resolve mechanical or process issues during production.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards or incidents immediately to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate production records and collaborate with team members to meet targets and improve processes.

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 working in a production team in the food industry
• Diploma/Higher National Diploma in either Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or any other related field.
• Knowledge and experience in the Food Safety Management System, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• An analytical mindset to assess issues, gather relevant information, and determine logical resolutions.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with the warehouse and production teams.
• Good time management skills to complete tasks efficiently and meet operational targets

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The Quality Assurance Officer is the site authority for food safety and quality assurance. The role has independent authority to approve or reject raw materials, in-process products, and finished products based on defined specifications.

Responsibilities

Product Integrity & Quality Assurance

• Finished Product Compliance: Oversee the grading and classification of macadamia kernels to ensure they meet international standards and customer specifications regarding size, color, and quality defect limits.
• In Process Quality Control: Manage the hourly sampling regime at key stages (Cracking, Sorting, Drying). Ensure operators are correctly identifying critical defects such as immature nuts, insect damage, and mold.
• Sensory Analysis: Enforce organoleptic testing protocols to detect early signs of rancidity (oxidative stability) or off-flavors caused by improper drying or storage.
• Hold & Release: Authority to place On Hold any batch of nuts that fails moisture specs or shows signs of contamination, preventing it from reaching the packing line.
• Verify monitoring records for defined Critical Control Points (e.g., drying temperatures for Salmonella control, metal detection for physical hazards).
• Conduct independent verification checks on CCP records to ensure accuracy and prevent record falsification
• Monitor Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) such as allergen controls (if applicable), sieving, or sorting performance.
• Immediately escalate deviations from critical limits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.

Management of Team Performance (Quality of Inspectors)

• Monitoring the Monitors: You are responsible for the accuracy of your team.
• QA Inspectors: Support in the incoming material checks, in process line checks, sorting/operators team quality of work against standards and final packing inspectors quality of work
• Sanitation Inspectors: Inspect the cleaners work after they finish but before production starts. Provide immediate feedback if residue is found.
• Training & Competency: Maintain training matrices for both teams. Ensure sanitation staff understand Hygiene, sanitation and chemical safety and QA staff understand sampling validity, process checks and customer requirements
• Resource Allocation: Manage shift rotas to ensure coverage during peak seasons, ensuring no production line runs without QA presence and no cleanup happens without supervision.

Final Product Confirmation & Release Support

• Review laboratory results, moisture confirmations, grading reports, and packaging compliance before recommending product release
• Verify finished products meet internal specifications, export standards, and customer-specific requirements
• Ensure finished products are not dispatched without documented quality confirmation
• Maintain records of product approvals and quality release confirmations

Prerequisite Programs (PRP) Inspection & Reporting

• Conduct routine PRP inspections covering sanitation effectiveness, pest control trends, glass & hard plastic control, environmental monitoring, hygiene compliance, and waste management
• Review pest control service reports and escalate adverse trends
• Support zoning enforcement between Low Risk and High Care areas to prevent cross-contamination
• Document inspection findings and report gaps for corrective action

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:

• Attention to detail: Able to identify issues on time for their escalation and problem resolution
• People Management: Experience in managing a team
• Problem-solving: Identify solutions to problems encountered
• Written and verbal communication: Able to communicate in word and written form of communication
• Ability to work as part of a team: Play role of a team member to assist the team to accomplish common goal
• Knowledge of food quality standards: Must have either ISO 22000 experience, HACCP, FSSC 20000, BRC,
• Minimum academic Qualification: A minimum of a diploma or degree in food science or food technology