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Exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on smallholder farmers in Tanzania at One Acre Fund
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Iringa / Dodoma / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
One Acre Fund is a vibrant organization founded in 2006, dedicated to transforming agricultural practices for smallholder farmers. Delivering services to 1 million farmers, the team of 8,000+ brings diverse expertise to fuel productivity, prosperity, and change. Operating in six countries across Africa, the focus is on credit-based quality farm supplies and pioneering agricultural training.
Role Summary
- Lead government engagement operations in Tanzania for One Acre Fund
- Establish strategic partnerships with senior government and political figures
- Pave the way for farmer-friendly policies and identify growth opportunities
- Drive compliance and manage regulatory risks
- Enhance collaboration with external agencies
Role Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years' experience in government or external relations or policy advocacy within Tanzanian context
- In-depth understanding of Tanzanian government structures and political processes
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations or a related field
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English and Kiswahili
Application Process Details
- This role is open only to Tanzanian citizens or permanent residents
- Applications are reviewed and processed on an ongoing basis until the role is filled
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests.
The Role You will lead One Acre Fund’s government engagement in Tanzania, forging strategic partnerships with senior government and political leaders to achieve the country vision of serving smallholder farmers. By shaping and advocating for farmer-friendly policies, you will identify growth opportunities and mitigate regulatory risks, improve collaboration with external agencies, and ensure a culture of compliance.
Job requirements 4+ years’ experience in government or external relations, policy advocacy, or related fields, within the Tanzanian context. In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian government structures, regulations, and political processes. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations or a related field. Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. 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.
Applications details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania. Application Deadline 06 July 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
