Vacant Positions at One Acre Fund

About the Role

• Operate and maintain the boiler systems that provide steam and hot water required for processing

Responsibilities

Boiler operation

• Monitor boiler systems to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on boiler systems.
• Diagnose and repair boiler system issues.
• Conduct safety tests and system checks to ensure reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of boiler operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Manage fuel inventory and other consumables necessary for boiler operation.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operation of the boiler system.

Food safety implementation

• Follow all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the shift.

Process improvement

• Propose the best ways to reduce energy consumption in the boiler.

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 academic Qualification: a certificate in boiler operation or Mechanical or electrical engineering will be needed.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of working experience operating boilers
• NITA Certification

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About the Role

• Seeking an exceptional climate finance professional with 5+ years of experience to drive financial modelling and fundraising for our agroforestry carbon pilots, preferably based in Nairobi or Kigali.
• You will help develop cutting-edge carbon projects that will unlock impact for smallholder farmers while developing a deep expertise in blended finance strategies.
• You will report to the Carbon Finance Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential function #1: Drive Financial Modelling and Analysis (40%)

• Build, maintain, and stress-test complex financial models (3-statement financial models across an SPV and local project entities) for agroforestry carbon projects to assess project economics, cash flow needs, and return on investment. This includes maintaining internal models while producing external versions to guide negotiations with carbon buyers and investors.
• Analyze sensitivity scenarios to inform pricing strategies and risk management for carbon credit generation.
• Provide support to the structural design and setup of a new carbon finance SPV lead on components of structural design, setup, and administration. The SPV is a dedicated separate vehicle dedicated to securing pre-finance for PES pilot projects.

Essential function #2: Support External Fundraising and Partnerships (30%)

• Support behind-the-scenes on external fundraising and partnership efforts with existing or new carbon funders, ensuring timely reporting and continued alignment with project goals.
• Manage centralized dashboards and reporting systems (using tools like Sales Force) to monitor fundraising pipelines.
• Identify and cultivate new prospects, including impact investors and carbon credit buyers, to expand the funding pipeline.
• Develop high-quality pitch decks and investment memos that articulate the value proposition of One Acre Fund’s carbon projects.

Essential function #3: Coordinate Internal Stakeholders and Strategy for Carbon Finance (30%)

• Interface with country program and core function teams (finance, legal, impact, etc) to ensure alignment between budgets and fundraising models for carbon projects.
• Liaise with grant fundraising teams to develop a pipeline of philanthropic prospects to support carbon project costs that align with project requirements
• Prepare materials for leadership calls to update senior stakeholders on fundraising progress and financial health of the carbon projects.
• Collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to review term sheets and financing agreements between investors, the SPV and One Acre Fund.
• Support the carbon finance senior manager in administrative elements of developing the carbon fund SPV.

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:

• 5+ years of professional experience with 3+ years in climate finance, project finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in one of our countries of operation (particular focus on Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania).
• Demonstrated experience in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) or familiarity with carbon project development or similar project finance lifecycles.
• Experience supporting fundraising rounds or managing relationships with institutional donors and investors.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling (Excel but predominantly in Google Sheets), with a proven ability to build dynamic models from scratch for project finance or structured finance across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

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About the Role

• Seeking an experience finance Professional with 8+years of experience to lead reconciliation and payments transformation, improve operational controls, and partner across global teams to build scalable, technology-enabled finance operations

Responsibilities

Champion Automation & Innovation:

• Own the strategy and execution for bank reconciliation automation. You’ll partner with tech, treasury, and regional teams to integrate cutting-edge tools directly into our ERP, turning manual tasks into streamlined, automated processes.

Fortify Payment Controls:

• Design and standardize robust pre- and post-payment vendor reconciliation systems. You’ll investigate complex transactions to actively eliminate duplicate payments, resolve aged balances, and ensure absolute compliance.

Manage Risk & Drive Continuous Improvement:

• Actively identify operational bottlenecks, design corrective action plans, and keep our teams completely audit-ready. You will be the gatekeeper of our financial policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Empower & Grow a Talented Team:

• Provide direct mentorship, coaching, and career development for a team of finance professionals. You’ll build team capabilities, cultivate future leaders, and help recruit outstanding new talent.

Step Up as a Deputy Leader:

• Act as the strategic deputy to the Payments & Treasury leadership team. You’ll serve as a thought partner, lead high-stakes cross-functional projects, and ensure seamless continuity of our operations.

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:

• The Certification: You are a certified CPA or ACCA Finalist (this is a mandatory requirement).
• The Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• The Experience: At least 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in finance operations, treasury, payments, or financial controls.
• The Technical Edge: Deep expertise in bank, vendor, and balance sheet reconciliations, alongside advanced hands-on experience with modern ERP systems.
• The Spreadsheet Power User: Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (you know how to manipulate data and build reports that tell a story).