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.
About the Role
Seeking a proactive professional to build the operational backbone of an impact investment fund – One Acre Ventures. Lead fund administration, governance, and compliance across East Africa to scale investments for 1M+ farmers. Ideal for a process-driven, self-starting finance leader.
Responsibilities
Lead Fund Operations & Service Provider Management
- Manage day-to-day operations of the fund, including oversight of the fund administrator, investor reports, and reconciliations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external providers (accountants, auditors, legal), coordinating audits and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Oversee investor onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and KYC/AML processes.
Coordinate Investor Reporting & Fund Communications
- Support preparation and delivery of periodic investor reports, updates, and fundraising materials.
- Maintain investor data rooms and ensure timely, accurate sharing of fund information.
- Collaborate with investment and finance teams to ensure consistency and quality of reporting.
Manage Governance & Investment Committee Operations
- Coordinate Board and Investment Committee processes, including scheduling, materials preparation, and documentation of decisions.
- Maintain governance calendars, ensuring timely approvals, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure accurate and timely circulation of investment and financial materials to stakeholders.
Drive Operational Excellence & Portfolio Monitoring
- Design and improve operational workflows, templates, and reporting systems across the investment lifecycle.
- Track fund cash flows, loan disbursements, repayments, and portfolio performance metrics.
- Support deal execution, investment onboarding, and ongoing portfolio monitoring and reporting.
Ensure Compliance & Strengthen Systems
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date filings and documentation.
- Act as the key liaison with parent organisation teams on legal, compliance, and operational matters.
- Maintain organised, secure systems for fund documentation, data, and reporting.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Over 2 years of relevant experience in fund administration, investment operations, or financial administrative services within fast-paced environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with financial data and ensuring accuracy.
- Experience improving operational workflows, systems, or reporting processes.
- Fluency in English required.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
2 Years
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline
30 June 2026. 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 ([email protected]), 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.
More Information
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