Jobs at One Acre Fund

About The Role

• Seeking an exceptional Agronomy researcher with 3-5+ years of experience creating impactful solutions to join our team to increase our impact per farmer by recommending products that can improve resilience and livelihood of farming households.

Responsibilities
Research:

• Literature reviews, rapid evidence assessments, expert consultation etc to identify impactful agricultural innovations

Trial Design and Management:

• Design efficient on-station (Phase 1) and on-farm (Phase 2) trials with global team members to generate rigorous data and insights needed to inform program decision making.
• Lead all required operational steps for successful trial planning and execution, including site selection, input calculation, ordering and distribution.
• Develop trial activity and data collection protocols to guide and ensure high standards of trial execution and data collection (this may include the development of mobile data collection surveys).
• Prepare and manage a trial pipeline according to available trial capacities.
• Ensure the trial team (i.e. officers, managers and coordinators) is efficiently and continuously trained to ensure high quality trial execution.
• Ensure high quality data collection and trouble-shoot trial execution when needed.
• Conduct regular field visits.
• Implement continual improvements in trial management and coordination based on lessons-learned.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Use statistical softwares like STATA or R to analyze trial data with moderate support of department leadership.
• Use trial data to prepare impact models and provide actionable recommendations for program decision-makers.

Team Management and Capacity Building:

• Lead weekly check-ins for field staff to discuss challenges, support task prioritization and monitor their key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Draft professional development plans and facilitate bi-annual performance reviews.
• Conduct unbiased hiring and management of team.
• Liaise independently with external departments within One Acre Fund on efficient trial planning and execution.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the field of Agriculture, Rural Livelihood or any relevant field (mandatory), a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Proficient in data analysis with experience using STATA, R or any other relevant statistical software.
• 3 - 5 years of practical experience working in Project Management is required, previous experience in Agricultural Research is a plus.
• Proven ability to teach/mentor others.
• Fluency in Microsoft Packages like Powerpoint, Excel and Word.
• Willingness to live and work in rural areas close to our farmers.
• Willingness to frequently travel to trial sites across our area of operation.

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About the Role

• Seeking an HR professional to strengthen people systems, performance management, and employee relations while partnering with leaders to support workforce stability, compliance, and organizational effectiveness at scale.

Responsibilities
Co-defining Vision and Implementing Strategy:

• Co-designing and implementing people strategies that proactively meet the organization’s workforce, performance, and compliance needs, including performance management, employee relations, talent management, HR operations, and policy implementation.
• Translating organizational goals into practical HR frameworks, tools, and processes that strengthen workforce effectiveness, accountability, and retention.
• Proactively identifying people-related risks (e.g., performance gaps, attrition trends, compliance issues) and advising leadership on mitigation actions before they impact delivery.
• Driving consistent and compliant application of HR policies and procedures across departments and locations.

Learning and Development:

• Collaborate on creating L&D solutions to support organizational change and development as outlined in the annual L&D strategy
• Manage the annual L&D Training tracker database, providing regular reports to line managers and supervisors on training administered and new training topics for review.

Performance Management:

• Lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Annual PDR cycle, ensuring consistency, fairness, and data integrity.
• Partner with managers to address performance gaps and support improvement plans.

Employee Relations:

• Act as a key advisor to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, and labor regulations.
• Support investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations cases.
• Promote consistent and equitable application of HR policies across departments

Talent Management and  Workforce Support:

• Support probation management, confirmations, promotions, internal transfers, and workforce movements.
• Partner with recruitment and hiring managers to support workforce planning and staffing decisions.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee lifecycle data across HR systems.

HR Operations, Data and Reporting:

• Manage HR trackers, dashboards, and reports to provide visibility on key people metrics.
• Prepare regular insights for the People Lead on headcount, attrition, performance outcomes, and compliance risks.
• Support contract administration, HR system updates, and documentation management.

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:

• Seeking an experienced professional with over 7+ years of experience in human resources principles, practices and legislation. Strong understanding of HR, particularly as an HRBP.
• Human Resources Practice: Strong practical knowledge of core HR functions including performance management, employee relations, talent management, HR operations, and policy implementation, aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills for assessing training effectiveness, tracking progress, and providing data-driven insights for improvement.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for designing training content and facilitating learning sessions.
• HR Systems & Database Management: Proficiency in managing HR databases and information systems, ensuring data accuracy, and generating reports to support compliance, reporting, and workforce planning.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other team members, contributing to a positive working environment.
• Problem Solving: Creative and critical thinking skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and continually improve learning and development processes
• Leadership and Supervision: Capable of providing leadership and support to team members, including coordinating training sessions and managing training resources.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring, often involving multiple stakeholders and resources.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.