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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Africa by providing them with the tools, training, and financing necessary to grow their crops more effectively. Founded in 2006, the organization has gained recognition for its impactful approach to sustainable agriculture, reaching millions of farmers across Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and other countries. Known for its strong reputation and commitment to innovation, One Acre Fund has been recognized globally for its scalable model that empowers farmers and promotes food security.
The work culture at One Acre Fund is dynamic and collaborative, offering employees opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. With job opportunities across various departments, the organization promotes flexible work arrangements, fostering a healthy work-life balance. One Acre Fund’s innovative business model combines market-driven approaches with a deep understanding of local farming needs, helping farmers access affordable seeds, fertilizers, and training.
The organization has expanded significantly, with over 1 million farmers benefiting from its services, and continues to evolve in response to the changing agricultural landscape. Core values such as integrity, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation drive the company’s work, which is also supported by its commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at improving education, health, and access to financial services for rural communities. For more information, visit www.oneacrefund.org.
Job Title
Uganda Regional Agronomy Supervisor (Fixed-Term) job at One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund
Job Description
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location: Mukono, Mubende, 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.
Looking for a regional Agronomy and Innovations Supervisor to Coordinate the regional impact activities, manage regional Agricultural and non-Agricultural Trial projects, and drive farmer impact directly across all our regional teams. You will be a part of the Product Innovations Department and will report directly to the Agronomy Lead. This role is based in Jinja, Mukono and Mubende and is onsite.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Identify current knowledge gaps and research opportunities across the region, and wider programs.
Manage regional trial/pilot plans to test the viability and scalability of new product and service ideas or interventions e.g. new crop viability, new farmer products and services, farmer behavioral change, etc.
Coordinate and oversee the management of all regional field trial execution. Maintain a critical path, identifying problem areas and keeping track of all project milestones with minimal manager support.
Manage all regional innovations, data collection and analysis across ideation, initial R&D, product rollout, field and farmer trials; organizing, collaborating, building buy-in and team understanding, and coordinating closely with various regional and wider program stakeholders on trial delivery and implementation.
Document, present, and disseminate Trial Reports & Findings across the region Drive farmer impact directly across all our regional teams. Work closely with the respective field execution teams to ensure strong farmer training, field implementation, and eventual harvests.
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.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
2+ years of experience in Agronomy, Climate smart sustainable Agriculture, Botany, Applied sciences, Agriculture, development studies or similar.
Ability to synthesize and interpret qualitative and quantitative data into practical strategy recommendations
Demonstrated stake holder management ability, working across teams and functions on technical projects.
Excellent verbal communication and written reports, memos, project plans e.t.c.
Experience with project management, with the ability to collaborate, and accomplish strategy.
Experience with Google suite.
Advanced Excel and MS Office User.
Exceptional judgment, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
English required in all locations. Other notable and useful languages are Luganda and Lusoga.
How to Apply
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.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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