Uganda Field Operations Regional Lead -Eastern Region (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2016, serves approximately 27,000 farmers. We offer bespoke training to coffee farmers to help them improve their yields, and distribute a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala. To learn more about our work, look at our Uganda program blog.

About the Role

As the Regional Lead for the Eastern Program, you will drive strategy and leadership for cash crops extension training and the adoption of impactful agricultural products, serving over 25,000 farmers. You will manage field programs and ensure they align with organizational goals.

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.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Jinja, Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 Years (renewable)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.

Vision / Strategy

• Align Region's Programme to the programme-wide strategy and enhancing Impact and Social Return on Investment (SROI)
• Identify the resources and processes required to improve program goals.
• Work with the Field Operations Programs Lead and collaborate with leads of the different programme elements (Training/Extension, Input Sales, Market Access) and Regions to build a holistic programme approach, setting objectives and plans that work together to meet the org-wide needs.

Team Management

• Directly manage the Regional Implementation Coordinator and the Regional Operations & Administrative Supervisor.
• Oversee the Eastern Program team, set priorities and guide execution of all the Region’s-related projects / programme elements through Ops/Strategy forum
• Lead process improvements and represent the Eastern Program in stakeholder forums.

Execution (Cash-crop Out-growers)

• Revamp the adoption and buy-back strategy with a focus on Chia and Macadamia products.
• Collaborate with rural retail teams to manage the partnerships with main players.

Expansion

• Analyse and synthesise data to inform expansion decisions in the region.

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