Strategy & Technology Manager
2025-05-07T10:34:13+00:00
One Acre Fund
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Management
2025-05-14T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
About the Role
You will support the organization in the delivery and implementation of key technology projects and priorities. You will ensure our strategy, operations, and needs are met through the technology. You will also lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects, linked by a common theme of achieving or supporting to achieve priorities for the CEO across the organization. You will be a part of the Office of the CEO and will report directly to the Senior Manager. This role is based in Nairobi or Kigali or any other country of operation and is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Support Technology Strategy & Implementation:
- Act as an important support and collaborator to the Tech team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Be a touchpoint between the CEO and the Tech team.
- Support change management efforts related to technology initiatives, ensuring a smooth adoption across the organization.
- Assist in project management activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues to ensure successful execution.
Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis:
- Conduct research and analysis on technology trends, organization needs, and best practices to provide insights for decision-making.
- Ensure that technology-driven projects align with the broader strategic goals of the organization.
- Support in the development of Tech strategy or strategic initiatives ensuring alignment between technology to the organization’s purpose and mission
Drive major organization-wide initiatives
- Directly implement the organization’s strategic priorities by contributing to key change management initiatives that will directly shape the future of One Acre Fund.
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 Business, Technology, Strategy, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, technology strategy, digital transformation, or change management.
- Understanding of digital transformation best practices and a good understanding of various tech solutions and their applicability.
- Familiarity with change management methodologies and technology implementation best practices.
- Strong analytical skills
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Flexible within our countries of operations
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia.
Be the voice of the CEO Develop strategic communication that embodies the CEO voice for key communications channels and platforms, including townhalls, email communication, in-person events, etc. Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and alignment with the CEO voice and organizational strategy. Establish feedback loops to refine key messaging and ensure alignment with real-time organizational dynamics. Collaborate with the Global Communications team to align on key messaging from the CEO. Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis: Conduct research, and synthesis on behalf of the CEO to provide actionable insights. Help develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership meetings. Support key stakeholders such as Global Communications and BizDev with messages from the CEO on strategic priorities and/or projects. Drive major organization-wide initiatives Directly implement the organization’s strategic priorities by contributing to key change management initiatives that will directly shape the future of One Acre Fund. 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field. 3 or more years of experience in corporate communications, consulting, or a similar strategic role. Experience working in a corporate, government, or nonprofit executive office. Familiarity with stakeholder engagement and corporate governance best practices. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences. Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience synthesizing complex information.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field. 3 or more years of experience in corporate communications, consulting, or a similar strategic role. Experience working in a corporate, government, or nonprofit executive office. Familiarity with stakeholder engagement and corporate governance best practices. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences. Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience synthesizing complex information.
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Vacancy title:
Strategy & Technology Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
One Acre Fund
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 14 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
You will support the organization in the delivery and implementation of key technology projects and priorities. You will ensure our strategy, operations, and needs are met through the technology. You will also lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects, linked by a common theme of achieving or supporting to achieve priorities for the CEO across the organization. You will be a part of the Office of the CEO and will report directly to the Senior Manager. This role is based in Nairobi or Kigali or any other country of operation and is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Support Technology Strategy & Implementation:
- Act as an important support and collaborator to the Tech team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Be a touchpoint between the CEO and the Tech team.
- Support change management efforts related to technology initiatives, ensuring a smooth adoption across the organization.
- Assist in project management activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues to ensure successful execution.
Conduct Strategic Research & Analysis:
- Conduct research and analysis on technology trends, organization needs, and best practices to provide insights for decision-making.
- Ensure that technology-driven projects align with the broader strategic goals of the organization.
- Support in the development of Tech strategy or strategic initiatives ensuring alignment between technology to the organization’s purpose and mission
Drive major organization-wide initiatives
- Directly implement the organization’s strategic priorities by contributing to key change management initiatives that will directly shape the future of One Acre Fund.
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 Business, Technology, Strategy, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, technology strategy, digital transformation, or change management.
- Understanding of digital transformation best practices and a good understanding of various tech solutions and their applicability.
- Familiarity with change management methodologies and technology implementation best practices.
- Strong analytical skills
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Flexible within our countries of operations
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
- Application Deadline
- 14 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.
- How to apply
- Please apply using the link below
https://grnh.se/61b691a71us
- To apply for this job please visit oneacrefund.org.
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