Strategy & Technology Manager

Job Description

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 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 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Job Summary

You will support the organization in the delivery and implementation of key technology projects and priorities. You will ensure our strategy, operations, and needs are met through the technology. You will also lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects, linked by a common theme of achieving or supporting to achieve priorities for the CEO across the organization. You will be a part of the Office of the CEO and will report directly to the Senior Manager. This role is based in Nairobi or Kigali or any other country of operation and is a hybrid role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•  Support Technology Strategy & Implementation:
  • Act as an important support and collaborator to the Tech team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities.
  • Be a touchpoint between the CEO and the Tech team.
  • Support change management efforts related to technology initiatives, ensuring a smooth adoption across the organization.
  • Assist in project management activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis:
  • Conduct research and analysis on technology trends, organization needs, and best practices to provide insights for decision-making.
  • Ensure that technology-driven projects align with the broader strategic goals of the organization.
  • Support in the development of Tech strategy or strategic initiatives ensuring alignment between technology to the organization’s purpose and mission
• Drive major organization-wide initiatives
  • Directly implement the organization’s strategic priorities by contributing to key change management initiatives that will directly shape the future of One Acre Fund.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Strategy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, technology strategy, digital transformation, or change management.
• Understanding of digital transformation best practices and a good understanding of various tech solutions and their applicability.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies and technology implementation best practices.
• Strong analytical skills