Responsibilities<\/p>\n
High-Stakes Technical Writing & Strategy<\/p>\n
\tLead Grant Development: Act as the lead writer for 2+ high-value deliverables per month (minimum 50% proposals), translating complex data into compelling, jargon-free narratives for bilateral and multilateral donors.
\n\tStrategic Framing: Contribute to deliverable-level strategy, ensuring all content emphasizes farmer perspectives and aligns with donor priorities.
\n\tTechnical Fluency: Maintain deep expertise in One Acre Fund\u2019s operating model, impact data, and future scaling plans to ensure technical accuracy across all documents.<\/p>\n
Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination<\/p>\n
\tEnd-to-End Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of writing projects, from initial research and bid\/no-bid frameworks to final submission.
\n\tCross-Functional Liaison: Coordinate input across field operations, finance, and donor representatives to ensure seamless data integration and on-time delivery.
\n\tProcess Optimization: Utilize grant checklists and efficiency-driving tools to maintain a high standard of independence and output quality.<\/p>\n
Leadership Support & Portfolio Analytics<\/p>\n
\tStrategic Deputizing: Support the Pod Lead by managing high-priority ad-hoc projects, donor logistics, and external consultancies.
\n\tData Stewardship: Maintain the “source of truth” for Public Pod funding data and trackers, providing the team with real-time portfolio analytics.
\n\tPeople Management: Provide mentorship and direct management for 1\u20132 junior staff members.<\/p>\n
Career Growth and Development<\/p>\n
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You\u2019ll 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\u2019ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Across all roles, these are the\u00a0general qualifications we look for.\u00a0For this role specifically, you will have:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 5 – 7+ years of total professional experience, including 3+ years of relevant experience in high-stakes grant writing or technical proposal development. Ideal candidates have an international development or social enterprise background, with proven ability to navigate complex institutional bureaucracies and data-heavy reporting.
\n\tStrong communication skills. At its core, this position is about communicating complex ideas in simple prose, both written and verbal; we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to do so.\u00a0
\n\tSome prior fundraising or grant management experience is strongly preferred.
\n\tExperience working with or writing for European public donors is also preferred.
\n\tGenuine interest in international development or agriculture. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated connection to or passion for international development or agriculture. You are genuinely interested and passionate about providing opportunity to rural smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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