One Acre Fund works to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. In Ethiopia, we engage farmers in agroforestry and community-based seed multiplication. In partnership with the Amhara National Regional State, these programs have planted more than 30 million trees, produced over 500 MT of improved teff seed and reached more than 150,000 farmers. Now, we are in an exciting phase of work in which we are trialling novel approaches and preparing for scale-up in the coming years. We have over 8000 employees globally, and our growing Ethiopian headquarters are in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, with small offices in Addis Ababa, Finote Selam and Motta.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for information.
By 2030, we want to serve over 1 million farm families across Ethiopia on an annual basis and generate over $100m in annual impact. Over the next 10 years, we will plant over 250m trees and develop multiple high-impact and extremely scalable investments to improve the lives of farm families across the country.
To achieve such lofty long-term ambitions, we are seeking an exceptional leader to take over as Country Director for our operations in Ethiopia. The Country Director will directly manage all operations in the country, growing the team from about 100 full-time employees in 2021 to over 300 full-time employees in 2024. The Country Director will also be responsible for rapid growth in our existing programs and for developing new opportunities to generate more impact for farm families. Over time, we hope that our portfolio in the country continues to diversify into new sectors, from agroforestry to the seed sector to the carbon market, and much more.
You will report directly to a senior director in the organization and liaise with top leaders across the organization.
Build Vision and Oversee Operations to Serve 1 Million Farm Families by 2030
Develop and Scale Operational Foundation to Achieve Impact and Scale Goals
Develop a Strong Team of Leaders and Strengthen Relationships with Key Partners
We have a strong culture of constant learning and 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 be able to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Leadership Experience
Strong People Development, Management, and Communication Skills
Results Oriented Leader with a Track Record of Success
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Other requirements
As soon as possible
Addis Ababa with 30% travel to Bahir Dar and Rural Kebeles.
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
All Applicants. One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of t(or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
26th August 2022
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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 extraordinary impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, 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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