Lead Creative, Pod | Grant & Project Manager

Location: Program countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or EU countries (France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: 22 June 2026

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund is a leading social enterprise empowering over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. Our mission is to help farmers increase productivity, resilience, and income through access to high-quality farm inputs, tree seedlings, affordable credit, agronomic training, and other agricultural services. On average, farmers working with One Acre Fund see a 35% increase in income and assets, while improving long-term resilience to climate and economic shocks.

Our team of 9,000+ diverse professionals drives this impact every day. Learn more about why our staff love working here in our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

We are scaling rapidly, with a vision to serve 10 million farm families by 2030. This growth relies heavily on strategic fundraising, particularly through high-value grant writing for bilateral and multilateral donors.

We are seeking an experienced Grant Writer & Project Manager to join our Public Fundraising Team, leading critical proposals and reports while acting as a strategic deputy within the team. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in international development, agriculture, and donor-funded project management.

Key Responsibilities

High-Stakes Technical Writing & Strategy

• Lead Grant Development: Write and manage 2+ high-value deliverables per month, with at least 50% proposals for bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Strategic Framing: Ensure all content highlights farmer perspectives, aligns with donor priorities, and communicates complex data in clear, persuasive prose.
• Technical Accuracy: Maintain deep knowledge of One Acre Fund’s operating model, impact metrics, and scaling strategy.

Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• End-to-End Ownership: Manage grant writing projects from research and bid/no-bid analysis to final submission.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with field operations, finance teams, and donor representatives to integrate accurate data.
• Process Optimization: Implement grant checklists and tools to ensure efficiency and high-quality output.

Leadership Support & Portfolio Analytics

• Strategic Deputizing: Support team leadership with high-priority projects, donor logistics, and external consultancies.
• Data Stewardship: Maintain accurate, real-time funding trackers and portfolio analytics.
• Mentorship & People Management: Guide 1–2 junior staff members, providing coaching and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–7+ years professional experience, including 3+ years in high-stakes grant writing or technical proposal development.
• International Development & Agriculture Focus: Experience in social enterprises or NGOs, with proven ability to navigate complex institutional bureaucracies and data-heavy reporting.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to translate complex ideas into simple, clear narratives, both written and verbal.
• Fundraising Knowledge: Prior experience in grant management, donor relations, or European public donors preferred.
• Passion for Impact: Demonstrated interest in international development or agricultural empowerment, particularly for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Language: Fluency in English required.

Eligibility

Open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria, France, UK, Netherlands, or Belgium.

Important: One Acre Fund never charges applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official emails always end with @oneacrefund.org. Report any suspicious communications to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org.

Diversity & Inclusion

One Acre Fund is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We strive to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, represented, and empowered to thrive professionally while achieving meaningful impact for smallholder farmers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and housing support
• Career development with mentorship, training, and six-month career reviews
• Opportunity to shape a fast-growing international organization and make tangible impact on rural farming communities