ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Financial Performance & Reporting team at ALU is being established from the ground up. Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Financial Performance & Reporting, the team's mission is to transform financial data into strategic insights that guide institutional decision-making. This encompasses areas such as financial planning, management reporting, revenue assurance, and performance analysis.

This is a small but high-impact team, where the work has a significant impact. The systems, frameworks, and processes you help develop will directly influence how ALU understands and manages its financial performance for years to come.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Financial Performance & Reporting team sits at the core of ALU’s finance transformation agenda, with a mandate to establish a disciplined, insight-driven approach to financial management across the institution.

Led by the Associate Director of Financial Performance & Reporting, the team is responsible for translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making at both operational and leadership levels. This includes ownership of financial planning, management reporting, performance analysis, and the integrity of underlying financial data.

The team operates at the intersection of FP&A and financial control, working closely with the Finance Operations function to ensure that reporting is grounded in accurate, reconciled, and complete financial information. As such, the function plays a critical role in reinforcing month-end discipline, strengthening data integrity, and enabling ALU’s “report once” reporting framework.

This role reports directly to the Senior FP&A and ultimately to the Associate Director of Financial Performance & Reporting. As part of a small, high-impact team, you will contribute to building the systems, processes, and standards that will define how ALU manages and understands its financial performance going forward.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. COGS Analysis & Management

• Own the monthly COGS reporting cycle: extract, reconcile, and analyze all direct programme costs against budget, tracking variances by cost category, programme, and campus.
• Maintain the COGS master schedule, ensuring all direct costs, faculty fees, programme delivery costs, student-facing expenses, and contracted services are correctly coded, allocated, and reconciled to the NetSuite ledger.
• Prepare monthly COGS variance commentary for review by the Associate Director, highlighting key drivers, timing differences, and cost risks.
• Monitor cost per student and cost per programme metrics, flagging anomalies and trends for management attention.
• Drive identification of cost optimisation opportunities across programmes. 

2. Overhead Tracking & Departmental Cost Reporting

• Maintain the overhead tracker across all departments: HR, Technology, Finance, Facilities, Marketing, and Administration.
• Produce monthly departmental overhead reports with budget vs actuals, variance analysis, and narrative summaries for departmental leads and senior management.
• Reconcile overhead expenditure to NetSuite ledger entries monthly; identify and investigate mispostings, timing differences, and unbudgeted spend.
• Track committed spend and accruals to ensure completeness of the monthly overhead picture; maintain the accruals schedule.
• Challenge departmental spend against approved budgets and enforce cost discipline through proactive engagement with budget owners. 

3. Audit support  & Month-end close

• Prepare and maintain all core supporting schedules for the monthly and year-end close: prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and capitalized costs.
• Ensure all schedules are fully reconciled to the NetSuite trial balance and delivered to the Finance Operations Director within the agreed close timeline (by close +5).
• Maintain the fixed asset register: additions, disposals, depreciation runs, and year-end reconciliation.
• Support the Finance Operations Director in providing audit-ready schedules during statutory and donor audits.
• Proactively identify schedule discrepancies and reconcile items; investigate and resolve with the Finance Operations team.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting Support (Cost focus)

• Support the annual budgeting cycle: consolidate departmental cost submissions, validate assumptions, flag outliers, and prepare the cost budget for review by the Associate Director.
• Maintain rolling overhead and COGS forecasts, updating for actuals, known changes, and management decisions each month.
• Build and maintain cost scenario models: sensitivity analysis on key cost drivers (headcount, programme volumes, exchange rates) to support institutional planning.
• Provide cost-side inputs to the Senior Financial Analyst for integration into the consolidated financial model and Board reporting.
• Support business case preparation: model cost implications of new programmes, operational changes, and investment proposals.

5. Financial Performance Reporting (Cost contribution)

• Prepare the cost performance section of the monthly management accounts: a structured, clearly narrated view of COGS, overheads, and total expenditure vs budget.
• Deliver cost variance analysis for consolidation by the Senior Financial Analyst into the monthly Board pack and management reporting cycle.
• Produce the monthly expenditure dashboard: overhead burn rate, COGS efficiency, headcount cost trends, and key cost ratios.
• Contribute supporting data and cost schedules to donor reports prepared by the Senior Financial Analyst, ensuring budget vs actuals reconciliation for grant-funded programmes.
• Translate cost performance into actionable insights for management decision-making. 

6. CAPEX & Project Cost Tracking

• Track capital expenditure against approved budgets: maintain the CAPEX schedule, monitor spend against authorizations, and flag overspend risks.
• Reconcile CAPEX actuals in NetSuite to the project register; liaise with the Finance Operations Director on capitalization, depreciation, and disposal treatments.
• Prepare CAPEX progress reports for senior management, highlighting spend status, pending commitments, and forecast to completion.

7. Tools & Systems

• NetSuite (ERP):  Extract AR ledger, grant-coded transactions, deferred income data; run saved searches and exports
• Google Sheets / Google Suite: Primary working environment for all trackers, reconciliations, dashboards, and reporting files
• SQL: Working knowledge query writing for data extraction and reconciliation (advantage)
• Salesforce: Extract billing, opportunity, and payment data; validate against NetSuite; support donor register
• Google Suite (Slides / Docs): Format dashboards and reports for leadership and donor audiences

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience with demonstrated experience in overhead tracking, cost variance analysis, and supporting schedule preparation.
  • Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel: advanced formulas, pivot tables, and structured financial models.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a strong advantage).
  • Solid understanding of management accounting principles: accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, cost allocation.
  • Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to reconciliation and schedule accuracy.
  • Clear written communication: able to present cost findings in plain language for management

Desirable qualifications

• • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Experience in education, non-profit, or international development financial environments.
  • Exposure to CAPEX management, project cost tracking, or fixed asset accounting.
  • Understanding of grant budget tracking and donor fund allocation (supporting role).
  • Audit or assurance background (added advantage)

Personal Attributes

• • Cost disciplinarian: brings rigour and precision to expenditure tracking, reconciliation, and schedule ownership.
  • Proactive investigator: spots variances and discrepancies early and investigates root causes before being asked.
  • Structured and systematic: naturally organizes work into clean, version-controlled, audit-ready files.
  • Comfortable with foundational work: motivated by building clean systems in a function that is still being established.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Senior Financial Analyst brings business acumen and commercial judgment to the Financial Performance & Reporting team. This senior analyst owns the topline revenue intelligence function, tracking, interpreting, and communicating student revenue performance, collections trends, and financial outcomes to institutional leaders. Working under the Associate Director of Financial Performance & Reporting, you will transform reconciled data into performance narratives, manage the donor and grant reporting relationship, and serve as a thought partner to academic and operational stakeholders.

This is a role for a finance professional with strong business instincts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to comfortably sit at the intersection of numbers and strategy. You make the data mean something to the people who need to act on it.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Topline Revenue Performance Management

• Own the monthly revenue performance reporting cycle: student fee revenue, collections rates, discount trends, deferred income movements, and receivables ageing.
• Develop and maintain revenue intelligence dashboards tailored to senior management and Board audiences — translating complex data into clear performance narratives.
• Track and analyse student cohort revenue trends, segmented by programme, campus, scholarship status, and payment modality.
• Identify revenue risks and opportunities (collection gaps, billing anomalies, discount leakage) and present actionable recommendations to the Associate Director and VPF.
• Monitor and report on collections performance against targets; provide weekly/monthly collections summaries to the Finance Operations team and leadership.
• Partner with the Registrar and Enrolment teams to align financial forecasts with academic and student data, ensuring one coherent revenue picture.

Management Reporting & Financial Performance Analysis

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts commentary and quarterly Board financial packs — ensuring narrative clarity, actionable insights, and variance explanations.
• Conduct variance analysis and trend identification across revenue and expenditure lines; develop and present narratives for senior management and Board reporting.
• Reconcile statutory financial statements with management accounts to ensure consistency between compliance reporting and internal performance data.
• Support the Associate Director in preparing forward-looking analysis: investment cases, cost optimisation opportunities, and resource allocation recommendations.
• Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling to inform strategic decisions, new programme launches, and funding proposals.

Donor & Grant Reporting

• Own donor financial reporting end-to-end: prepare accurate, timely donor reports, ensuring transparency on fund receipt, allocation, and utilisation.
• Partner with the Fundraising and Programme teams to track fund collections, expenses, and budget vs actuals per grant — reconciling financial records with donor commitments.
• Develop new programme budgets for grant applications in collaboration with the Fundraising team, aligned with ALU's strategy and chart of accounts.
• Review draft financial reports from the Data Analyst, add narrative and context, and finalise for submission under the Associate Director's oversight.
• Serve as the relationship interface between the Finance team and Fundraising/Programme teams on grant compliance matters.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Co-lead the annual budgeting cycle with the Associate Director: facilitated departmental submissions, challenged assumptions, and consolidated institutional forecasts.
• Maintain rolling revenue forecasts, integrating enrolment projections, collections assumptions, and pricing changes into forward-looking models.
• Support sensitivity analysis and long-term sustainability modelling, contributing business judgment to technical models built by the Data Analyst.
• Translate strategic priorities into financial targets and contribute to the institutional performance framework.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a thought partner to academic and operational leaders on financial performance, surfacing risks and improvement opportunities in plain language.
• Support in preparing Board and ExCo financial presentations, ensuring data accuracy, visual clarity, and strategic framing.
• Partner with the Business Planning & Transformation teams to integrate financial KPIs into institutional performance dashboards and planning cycles.
• Collaborate with the Finance Operations Director (FOD) to ensure smooth handoffs between operational transactions and management reporting.
• Support external stakeholder reporting (Board, regulators, donors) with validated data and clear analysis.

Tools & systems

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or management reporting — with demonstrated business partnering experience.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills: variance analysis, management accounts, Board reporting.
• Experience working with revenue-generating operations: student fees, subscriptions, project-based income, or equivalent.
• An excellent written and verbal communication applicant needs to be able to translate financial complexity into clear narratives for non-finance audiences.
• Experience managing donor or grant financial reporting, including budget vs actuals and utilisation tracking.
• Strong grounding in financial accounting and reporting principles, with the ability to challenge and validate underlying numbers
• Prior experience in audit (Big Four preferred) or a role with significant exposure to financial close and reporting processes
• Demonstrated experience supporting or owning month-end close processes in a structured environment
• High attention to detail with a focus on data integrity, controls, and completeness
• Ability to operate across both analytical (FP&A) and control/reporting environments
• Comfortable working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and large datasets, with an understanding of how transactions flow into reporting
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to enforce deadlines and challenge slippage constructively

OTHER COMPETENCIES

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in education, non-profit, or international development financial environments.
• Familiarity with Salesforce for revenue and pipeline tracking.
• Exposure to institutional performance frameworks, KPI design, and balanced scorecard approaches.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles, deferred income, and student receivables accounting.
• Power BI or data visualisation tool experience (consuming dashboards and shaping requirements).

Personal Attributes

• Commercial and strategic thinker: connects financial data to institutional outcomes and business decisions.
• Exceptional communicator: writes and speaks with clarity and precision for executive audiences.
• Relationship builder: trusted by academic and operational leaders as a credible finance partner.
• Ownership mindset: takes accountability for the quality and timeliness of reporting outputs.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and foundational work: able to build structure in a function that is still being established.

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Venture Analyst & Coach supports the development, assessment, and performance tracking of student-led ventures across ALU’s Student Ventures Program (SVP). The role
focuses on venture screening, founder coaching, post-funding monitoring, and data-driven decision-making to ensure founders progress responsibly and funding is deployed effectively. This role sits at the intersection of venture analysis, founder support, and accountability, ensuring that promising ventures are supported while risks are identified early and managed appropriately.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Venture Screening & Assessment (Core Function)

• Support the review and screening of applications for SVP programs, including Ventures Lab, ScaleUp Lab, and thematic accelerators.
• Assess ventures using defined evaluation criteria, rubrics, and data room reviews.
• Provide written assessments and recommendations to support selection, rejection, or conditional progression decisions.
• Flag inconsistencies, gaps, or risk indicators in venture submissions and founder claims.

Founder Coaching & Venture Support

• Provide hands-on coaching to founders across venture development, traction, execution, and operational readiness.
• Support founders in building and improving data rooms, financial models, traction plans, and pitch materials.
• Conduct structured progress reviews and milestone check-ins with assigned ventures.
• Escalate risks, underperformance, or integrity concerns to the Senior SVP Associate where necessary.

Post-Funding Support & Monitoring

• Support funded ventures through post-grant monitoring, KPI tracking, and milestone verification.
• Assist with tranche-based disbursement tracking in line with signed MOUs and funding annexes.
• Review progress reports and supporting evidence submitted by founders prior to tranche releases.
• Identify discrepancies between reported progress and observable outcomes.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and maintain venture performance data including traction, revenue, user growth, and operational milestones.
• Prepare internal summaries and reports to support funding, continuation, or termination decisions.
• Support longitudinal tracking of venture outcomes post-program.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate venture records, documentation, and reporting folders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Program teams on disbursements and compliance.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Senior SVP Associate or C4E Manager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship,Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting, analysing, or working with early-stage ventures or startups.
• Experience with venture analysis, consulting, investment, or accelerator programs is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Venture &Analytical Competencies

• Strong understanding of startup lifecycles, traction metrics, MVP validation, and execution risk.
• Ability to analyse financials, KPIs, and founder reports critically and objectively.

Coaching & Communication

• Ability to coach founders constructively while maintaining accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for feedback and reporting.

Operational & Judgment Skills

• High attention to detail and integrity in assessment and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple ventures simultaneously under tight timelines.

Professional Attributes

• High integrity, sound judgment, and comfort handling sensitive issues.
• Calm, objective, and solutions-oriented.

ROLE OUTCOMES / SUCCESS INDICATORS.

• High-quality, evidence-based venture assessments.
• Improved accuracy and reliability of founder reporting.
• Reduced funding risk through early detection of underperformance or misuse.
• Strong founder satisfaction balanced with accountability.
• Clear, timely reporting to leadership and finance.

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SVP Associate plays a central role in supporting ALU’s student entrepreneurs. The role focuses on developing, managing, and improving the end-to-end student venture support
pipeline, from venture discovery and incubation to mentorship, funding preparation, and post-program tracking. This role ensures that ALU’s Student Ventures Program builds high-
quality founders, accelerates promising startups, and maintains strong engagement across the ALU entrepreneurial ecosystem.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations & Coordination (Core Function)

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of SVP activities, events, and learning sessions.
• Manage day-to-day operations for student founder cohorts, ensuring a smooth weekly program experience.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, reports, attendance logs, and compliance records.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, masterclasses, pitch days, and mentorship sessions.

Founder Support & Venture Development:

• Serve as the primary contact point for student founders within SVP.
• Conduct venture check-ins: reviewing progress, identifying barriers, escalating red flags. Provide guidance on product development, customer discovery, business strategy, and traction milestones. 
• Support ventures in building high-quality data rooms, pitch decks, business models, and traction plans.
• Prepare founders for demo days, pitch sessions, and investment readiness checkpoints.

Mentorship Program Management:

• Identify, onboard, and support mentors working with SVP ventures.
• Match mentors to founders based on identified needs and expertise.
• Track mentorship engagements, outcomes, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure mentors have the materials needed (pitch decks, summaries, documents).

Events & Ecosystem Engagement:

• Assist in planning and executing entrepreneurship events including GEW, founder showcases, hackathons, and networking events.
• Represent CEL in ALU-wide events and collaborations.
• Support outreach to ecosystem partners, industry experts, accelerators, and investors.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Collect and analyse venture performance data, traction, revenue, milestones, mentor feedback, needs assessments.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal leadership.
• Track long-term founder progress

Administrative & Cross-Functional Responsibilities:

• Respond to founder email queries, Slack communication, and program support requests on time.
• Support in maintaining CEL databases, folders, and document repositories.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, E-Lab, Careers, and Academic teams when needed.
• Ensure compliance with ALU policies, safeguarding procedures, and program standards.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Innovation, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating entrepreneurship programs, running ventures, or startup ecosystem involvement.
• Experience building or supporting early-stage ventures (preferred).

Entrepreneurial Competencies:

• Understanding of startup life cycles, MVP development, traction building, and market research.
• Ability to assess venture quality and identify gaps and risks.
• Communication &Facilitation: Ability to facilitate sessions.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Operational Skills: Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines.

Professional Attributes:

• High emotional intelligence and ability to work with diverse student founders.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable.
• High integrity and strong work ethic.

ROLE OUTCOMES / SUCCESS INDICATORS.

• High student satisfaction in SVP programs.
• Quality and completeness of founder data rooms.
• Improved venture traction and measurable performance growth.
• Strong mentorship engagement metrics.
• Smooth execution of SVP events and activities.
• Timely reporting and program documentation.

About You and The Role 

Zipline’s Nest Applications Software team builds and manages the fulfillment, maintenance and flight systems that power our operations in Africa. We are responsible for the software that manages medical inventory, order processing, and flight coordination for automated delivery at scale. Our work spans internal platforms that streamline supply chain, and financial workflows, as well as external-facing applications that allow customers to place and track orders. By connecting every corner of the business through software, we ensure Zipline can operate efficiently, intelligently, and globally.

What You'll Do  

• Deep dive into your users’ problems to simplify operational workflows which enable the business to move efficiently 
• Architect simple, modular, flexible software systems that evolve with fast changing business needs.
• Lead backend and frontend development of major projects across all aspects of a modern tech stack.
• Establish strong automated testing practices across unit, integration, and system layers.
• Improve reliability, observability, and operational robustness of production systems.
• Systematize AI-assisted workflows across development, testing, and operations.
• Maintain clear engineering patterns, code quality standards, and review discipline.
• Mentor junior engineers through direct coaching, pairing, and design reviews.
• Increase team throughput by reducing friction, simplifying architecture, and eliminating waste.

What You'll Bring 

• 8+ years building and operating production-grade distributed systems.
• Deep experience developing full stack software using Python, Go, or a similar object-oriented language.
• Frontend experience using React or similar Javascript frameworks.
• Experience architecting distributed and event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologies.
• Database modeling and performance tuning experience with Postgres.
• Demonstrated history of designing systems that are simple, flexible, and resilient.
• Proven implementation of comprehensive automated testing strategies.
• Experience driving architectural decisions in fast-changing environments.
• Track record of mentoring and growing junior engineers.

Nice to Haves

• Experience building modern fulfillment, logistics, or warehouse systems.
• Willingness to spend significant time in Kigali, Rwanda, via travel or relocation.
• Production experience with Kubernetes and AWS.

What Else You Need to Know   

The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; overtime pay; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About You and the Role

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to support Autonomy Data and Maps Operations for autonomous drone systems. As the Technical Program Manager for Autonomy Data and Maps Operations, you will own and scale how we produce autonomy data and maps so our drone systems can reliably operate in the real world. This role is responsible for turning messy, manual operational workflows into efficient, scalable, and high-quality systems by partnering closely with engineering. In practice, you’ll run the day-to-day map and data operations while also driving the tooling, automation, and process changes needed to support rapid growth.

This role sits at the intersection of machine learning data production, map curation, and platform enablement, and is responsible for translating real-world operational work into reliable, scalable inputs for autonomy development and deployment.

The TPM will own not only the day-to-day execution of autonomy data and map operations, but also the cross-functional engineering work required to scale those operations through better tooling, workflow redesign, and automation. This person will be expected to learn the current map creation and data production processes end-to-end, identify where they will break as we scale, and guide the engineering effort to define and implement how we should work in the future.

We value people who take ownership of outcomes, not just responsibilities; you’ll be identifying systemic bottlenecks early, driving clarity for complex decisions, and ensuring work gets completed even when challenges fall outside traditional role boundaries.

What You'll Do

Program Execution & Coordination

• Drive day-to-day execution of data and map curation programs used for ML development
• Own end-to-end map creation and delivery across planning, curation, validation, release readiness, and handoff to downstream users
• Coordinate across autonomy teams, engineering partners, and external vendors as needed
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, and timelines across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Drive clear operating procedures and decision-making across operations and engineering stakeholders
• Structure ambiguous work into executable plans and proactively manage delivery risk

Autonomy Data & Map Operations

• Learn and deeply understand current-state data and map production workflows, including where manual effort, quality escapes, and handoff friction exist
• Identify the process, tooling, and systems changes needed to scale map creation and data operations as demand grows and the business scales
• Translate operational pain points into clear engineering problem statements, requirements, and prioritized roadmaps
• Partner with Maps, Autonomy, and Data Platform engineering teams to drive implementation of automation, tooling, and workflow redesign
• Define future-state operating models for end-to-end map creation that improve throughput, quality, and predictability
• Ensure new tools and workflows are adopted successfully by operations teams and measurably improve performance

Cross-Functional & Platform Collaboration

• Act as the conduit between operations and engineering
• Translate operational pain points (manual work, bottlenecks, errors, scale limitations) into clear problem statements for tooling or feature development
• Have a sense for product and partner with Data Platform to shape requirements, prioritize work, and validate solutions
• Support rollout and adoption of new tools or workflows back into operations

Continuous Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and failure patterns in data and map operations
• Propose process improvements, automation opportunities, and clearer ownership models
• Help standardize workflows while preserving flexibility for new sites, regions, or vehicle capabilities

What You’ll Bring

• Experience & Mindset:
• 2–4 years of experience in technical program management, data operations, program management, or similar roles
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (engineering, operations, ML data, or GIS)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Ability to break down complex, loosely defined problems into actionable plans
• Experience leading operational transformation, process redesign, or automation efforts in partnership with engineering teams
• Ability to understand current-state workflows in depth and translate them into scalable future-state systems and operating models

• Technical & Program Skills:
  • Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs across scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and milestones
  • Strong systems thinking, with the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical domains and understand tradeoffs
  • Experience translating operational workflows and pain points into engineering requirements, tooling needs, or product features
  • Familiarity with data operations concepts such as annotation workflows, QA/QC, data pipelines, validation, or storage
  • Proficiency with project/program management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or similar
  • Ability to define and improve operational metrics such as throughput, quality, reliability, latency, or delivery predictability

• Communication:
  
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to guide discussions, clarify decisions, and align diverse teams
  • Ability to influence without authority and drive change across operations and engineering teams
  • Adaptable and resilient when introducing new processes, tools, or operating models

Nice to Have

• Background in autonomous systems, robotics, drones, or AVs
• Experience with GIS, mapping platforms, or spatial data
• Exposure to data platform concepts (pipelines, ingestion, storage, validation)
• Experience working with vendors or distributed operations teams
• Experience with SQL or data analytics

What Else You Need To Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

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ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we are more than an academic institution, we are a launchpad for Africa’s next generation of leaders. Our mission is bold: to develop ethical, entrepreneurial changemakers who will shape Africa’s future. Through an innovative curriculum, hands-on learning, and a vibrant pan-African community, we equip our students to tackle complex challenges, connect the dots across diverse perspectives, and create solutions that drive lasting impact. We don’t just teach; we nurture adaptable, globally minded problem-solvers ready to thrive in ambiguity, build from scratch, and lead Africa into a prosperous 21st century.

African Leadership University is incorporated in Rwanda as The African Leadership University (ALU) and in Mauritius as the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE). Each entity is separately accredited to offer qualifications by the Council of Higher Education in Rwanda and the Higher Education Commission in Mauritius. The ALU School of Business (ALUSB) is the engine of education in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship for both campuses. 

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The BSc Software Engineering programme is a three-year degree programme with the aim of developing Software Engineering graduates at scale who are well prepared to leverage technology as the first hand solution to solve relevant problems in the continent and beyond and also who are ready to meet the needs of employers globally. This innovative and scalable programme prepares graduates not only with relevant technical skills but also problem solving and leadership skills missing in our tech graduates and promotes learning with a purpose.

The role  of the  SE Specialisation Coach - Full Stack Web Development entails the responsibility to successfully deliver the learning components of the programme in the Full Stack Web Development Specialization track or other SE modules adhering to the principles of our ALU’s Learning Model.

We are looking for an individual who can meet the requirements as mentioned in the profile below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the in-person experience for the programme including the academic orientation,  induction for the specialisation modules for each intake, including responsibility for its development, evolution and its delivery adhering to the internal and external quality assurance standards
• Design, evolve and deliver the specialisation modules, induction and re-induction of new and existing coaches, respectively.
• Review, validate and refine the current learning curriculum of the Full Stack Web Development Specialization tracks and revise the operational plans per trimester for an effective learning delivery based on continuous feedbacks.
• Audit and refine the experiential learning components for each trimester additional to the support in self-directed student learning. Organize academic activities including Live coding sessions, Peer Learning Days, Mock Interview sessions, Hackathons and any other events that encourages student engagement in both online and in-person learning environments
• Administration and coordination of the internship modules along with supporting teams (Coaches, SPD team and other stakeholders)
• Evaluate the possibilities of improving student learning experiences by leveraging partnerships with industries, draft concept notes and finalize relevant plans to include the identified learning activities as part of the learning content.
• Contribute to updated definitive documentation for the Software Engineering modules in the programme handbooks, policies and accreditation documents
• Participate in regular student-staff consultative group meetings and other feedback instruments to capture student feedback and to implement recommendations to enhance the quality of programme delivery.
• Assist the SE Programme Manager in the review and approval of course modifications made by external learning content partners, either independently or following ALU inputs.
• Engage with all developmental and performance management processes for academic teams.
• Contribute to the annual programme review to ensure content is up-to-date, valid, relevant and reflects current and future trends in Software Engineering, whilst giving consideration to pedagogical approaches suited for hybrid learning.
• Implement modifications to learning materials, assessments and other relevant components meet internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Implement modifications to the academic components following the findings of the annual programme review, periodic review, student-staff consultative groups, student evaluations and other quality assurance & enhancement instruments.
• Other relevant activities to ensure successful delivery of the programme.
• Engage in institutional service through active participation in the Senate and its sub-committees as per their composition.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by the line manager.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a relevant field where Software Engineering and/or Programming is a significant component with at least 5 years of industry experience in Web Development Domain.
• Experience in core web development components -  HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, BootStrap, Flexbox etc
• Experience working with React.js, React-native, Node.js, ES6, modern SQL/NoSQL databases
• Deep knowledge and experience in DevOps technologies 
• Expertise in managing and deploying services on the public cloud - e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
• Practical experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Expertise in information retrieval using Python requests and APIs
• Strong understanding of and practical exposure to regular expressions 
• Experience in network configurations, load balancing on servers and firewalls
• Knowledge in CI/CD technologies such as CircleCI and Jenkins
• Experience using version control systems [preferably git] for software development
• Experience in linux based shell scripting 
• Strong debugging skills in the respective domain expertise.
• Experience designing experiential learning activities that promotes peer learning
• Experience guiding student undergraduate Projects
• Excellent coaching and adequate computing skills with the ability to support students in both remote and in-person learning environments
• Excellent communications (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise own work, and work independently.
• The ability to quickly analyze data and determine the appropriate academic support intervention required by the student or to redirect to other teams.
• A startup mindset to help us scale the programme to the order of thousands of students in the next 12 months.
• A strong, customer-service ethos
• An ability to work flexibly with remote team members if needed

Desirable

• Experience in Embedded programming  / Mobile Development / Machine Learning is a plus
• Strong regional or international network - Startup Incubators and accelerators, etc.
• Experience of programme management and leadership at a higher education institution.
• Experience in people management - managing a fast-growing team
• Experience of online teaching and learning delivery at challenger universities.
• Experience of teaching at higher education level.

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.

Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007 is our largest and operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,000 staff across all four provinces of Rwanda, as well as in Kigali. Together, we served more than 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the government to support national efforts to improve food security. Additionally, we help channel funding and resources to promising agri-SMEs, supporting farmers by providing a market for high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili.

About the Role

Lead the RICA Seed Center’s science and training services. We seek an expert to manage technical research and professional courses, ensuring absolute integrity and excellence to help 1M+ farmers access high-quality seed in Rwanda. This role will have a 40% research, 40% postgraduate-level teaching, and 20% management requirement.

Responsibilities

Lead Department Strategy, Team & Operational Excellence

• Define and drive the Seed Center’s Scientific/Technology strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with long-term industry impartiality and impact goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, and OKRs, ensuring strong execution and operational efficiency.

Direct Seed Technology & Business Professional Training Program 

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a flagship postgraduate training program, ensuring strong student outcomes, curriculum relevance, and industry reputation - including leading the applied research units of the course.
• Drive accreditation, regional positioning, and growth of the program, including partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate instructors and partners to deliver high-quality technical and leadership training - in partnership with the academic administration and trainee welfare coordinator.

Provide Strategic Leadership for Seed Laboratory & Certification Services

• Oversee the long-term technical roadmap for seed laboratory services, including quality testing, certification, and accreditation (e.g. ISO, ISTA).
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, impartial laboratory services that meet national and international standards.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.

Lead National Field Trials & Seed Systems Strengthening

• Oversee national performance trials, ensuring high-quality data generation (e.g. DUS, VCU) and compliance with international standards.
• Coordinate publication of national variety lists and support transparent, credible seed system governance.
• Strengthen collaboration with government and private sector partners to advance Rwanda’s seed industry.

Drive Technical Insight, Reporting & Sector Influence

• Ensure production of high-quality, user-focused technical reports and validated data for stakeholders.
• Analyze seed sector trends and generate insights to inform strategy, policy, and industry development.
• Act as a senior technical voice, contributing to national dialogue and shaping the future of the seed sector.

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:

• PhD in Plant Breeding, Seed Science, Seed Systems, Seed Technology, or related field (or MSc. with significant relevant experience).
• 5+ years (MSc) or 2+ years (PhD) of relevant experience in seed research, development, or systems.
• Excellent in scientific and technical writing and reporting skills; publication experience is an advantage - with an ability to perform and interpret complex statistics being a big plus.
• Advanced expertise in seed science, plant breeding, or seed systems, with strong knowledge of seed technologies and grain crops.
• Familiarity with international regulatory frameworks (e.g. UPOV, ISTA, OECD) and seed certification systems.
• Ability to operate in high-context environments, driving alignment, accountability, and results.
• Experience delivering training, academic programs, or professional capacity-building initiatives.
• English required; working proficiency in Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

21 July 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 (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.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The People & Culture team at ALU enables the organisation to deliver on its mission by ensuring that the right people are hired, supported, and enabled to perform at their best across a complex, multi-country environment. The team operates with a strong service mindset, a high degree of accountability, and a focus on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The team works closely with leaders, managers, Finance, Legal, and external partners to design and deliver people processes that are practical, scalable, and aligned to ALU’s values. Collaboration, clarity, and execution discipline are core to how the team operates.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HRBP [Manager] – Rwanda is the senior, in-country People & Culture lead and the primary strategic partner to all Rwanda-based leadership. This role owns the end-to-end people agenda in-country. The Manager ensures that HR runs seamlessly across the full employee lifecycle, while being deeply embedded in the business as a trusted advisor, coach, and thought partner. This is a highly visible and influential role that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution.

The HRBP Manager translates organisational priorities into actionable people strategies, drives performance and accountability across teams, and ensures a consistent, high-quality employee experience.
While supported by centralised specialist and operational HR teams, this role is the single point of accountability and coordination for all people-related matters in Rwanda—ensuring alignment, responsiveness, and impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership Enablement

• Serve as the primary People & Culture advisor to country and functional leaders, shaping decisions through a people, performance, and culture lens
• Coach and support leaders to build high-performing, accountable, and engaged teams
• Translate business strategy into clear, actionable people priorities and interventions
• Act as a thought partner on leadership challenges, team dynamics, and organisational effectiveness

Performance Management & Organisational Effectiveness

• Drive end-to-end performance management processes, ensuring alignment from organisational goals to individual outcomes
• Lead performance calibration discussions across teams to ensure fairness, consistency, and high standards
• Partner with leaders to diagnose performance gaps and implement targeted interventions
• Embed a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous performance improvement

Talent Management, Succession & Workforce Planning

• Provide data-driven insights on talent health, including flight risk analysis, retention trends, and capability gaps
• Partner with leaders to build and maintain robust succession plans for critical roles
• Lead headcount planning and workforce strategy discussions aligned to budget and organisational priorities
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure proactive and strategic hiring plans

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Continuously assess and strengthen employee engagement through pulse checks, feedback loops, and targeted initiatives
• Partner with leaders to design and implement interventions that improve team health, morale, and productivity
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience across the full lifecycle—from onboarding to exit

Culture & Organisational Development

• Champion and embed ALU’s culture, values, and ways of working across all teams
• Drive culture-shaping initiatives that reinforce accountability, ownership, and high performance
• Lead organisational design and restructuring conversations to ensure teams are optimally structured for impact
• Support change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption

HR Operations Oversight & Integration

• Act as the in-country point of coordination across all HR functions (operations, payroll, compliance, talent acquisition, etc.)
• Ensure seamless delivery of HR processes through strong collaboration with central teams
• Maintain oversight of HR compliance and local labour requirements, escalating risks where necessary
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of employee relations matters

Data, Insights & Decision Support

• Leverage people data and analytics to inform decision-making and influence leadership actions
• Track and report on key HR metrics (performance, engagement, retention, etc.)
• Use insights to proactively identify risks and opportunities within the workforce

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong focus on HR Business Partnering or equivalent strategic roles
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making at a strategic level
• Demonstrated track record of driving organisational performance, culture transformation, and talent management initiatives
• Experience managing end-to-end HR across multiple functions, with the ability to integrate strategy and operations
• Strong experience in organisational design, workforce planning, and performance management frameworks
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or multi-country environments is strongly preferred

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into impactful people strategies
• Performance & Talent Management: Strong capability in driving performance frameworks, calibration, and succession planning
• Data & Insight Orientation: Ability to analyse and interpret people data to inform decisions
• Organisational Design: Skilled in structuring teams and roles for maximum effectiveness
• HR Integration & Oversight: Strong understanding of HR operations, compliance, and systems, with the ability to coordinate across functions

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Influence & Stakeholder Management: Builds trust and credibility with senior leaders; confidently challenges and advises
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and drives execution end-to-end
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly across teams and geographies to deliver results
• Coaching & Development: Actively develops leaders and teams through guidance and feedback
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguity and navigates complexity with confidence
• Culture Carrier: Embodies and reinforces ALU’s values and high-performance expectations

LOCATION: Rwanda

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

From R&D to sales to strategy to operations, the Global R&D Data Analyst has the unique opportunity to improve decision-making across all aspects of One Acre Fund’s program using many diverse data types, such as sales, yield, demographic and satellite data, to help us reach more farmers with greater impact. 

The Global R&D Data Analyst will help us reach over one million farmers by executing analyses for strategic decision-making on repayment, expansion, and other business functions, and work directly with program leaders to interpret results and make data-driven decisions. The Global R&D Data Analyst will play an integral role in shaping One Acre Fund’s data strategy, including dreaming up and executing new ways to use our data to improve our program.

Additionally, One Acre Fund has a robust agronomic and socioeconomic research program spanning all countries of operation. This role will work closely with country R&D teams to ensure all trials are executed at the highest possible standards, provide follow-up analytical support and training to team members, and support with warehousing of our agronomic data to make our research outputs accessible to external collaborators, further increasing One Acre Fund’s smallholder farmer impact across the continent.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a strong communicator and have a solid analytical background with experience in experimental design. You will need to be comfortable interpreting ambiguous results generated with imperfect data and advising leaders on the relative risk associated with different decisions based on the results of your analysis. 

This is a deliberately hybrid role. Success requires the ability to operate effectively as:

• an experimental methodologist (trial design & causal inference),
• an applied data scientist (production analytics, geospatial methods, modelling), and
• a delivery-oriented project manager (prioritisation, documentation, coordination).

Responsibilities

Own methodological rigour and analytical quality for trials and surveys (30%):

• Design and analyse trials and surveys, including:
  • Sample size and power calculations
  • Stratification and experimental design
  • Recommend the appropriate statistical methods (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression, ANOVA/mixed models)
• Lead analysis of agronomic and product trials to estimate treatment effects and program impact
• Quality assure trial designs and analyses produced by other analysts
• Translate trial findings into clear recommendations for product design, agronomic guidance, and program strategy.

Develop scalable analytical products and decision-support tools using program, survey, and spatial data (30%):

• Build, maintain, and improve analytical pipelines and production codebases that power operational decision tools (e.g., sowing date or input recommendations), including occasional support at the production level.
• Integrate survey, MEL, and operational data with geospatial layers (soil, climate, vegetation, remote sensing) to generate localised recommendations and program targeting strategies.
• Conduct spatial and remote-sensing analyses for program design, prioritisation, and impact estimation (e.g., soil erosion modelling, site suitability analysis).
• Analyse historical trial and soil data to generate input and soil management recommendations (e.g., lime application, fertiliser rate application).
• Evaluate potential impact of alternative interventions and support pilot design, iteration, and scale decisions.
• Translate analyses into decision-ready outputs (briefs, dashboards, and memos) for non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify new, high-leverage analytical use cases that improve program reach, impact, or cost-effectiveness.

Lead impact data management and project management (~20%)

• Lead curation and standardisation of historical yield, agronomic practice, and trial datasets to enable reuse and external research collaboration.
• Own knowledge management for impact data and trials, including:
  • Central documentation of methodologies, assumptions, sample sizes, and results for all projects
  • Reusable analysis templates and reference implementations
• Manage external data requests in compliance with client data protection and confidentiality protocols.

Provide portfolio-level project management (~20%):

• Maintain project plans, priorities, and timelines
• Track dependencies and risks
• Coordinate with program and R&D stakeholders to identify potential delivery risks
• Establish durable documentation and planning systems (e.g., project roadmaps, project trackers, shared repositories).

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 one of the following fields: economics, econometrics, mathematics, or statistics
• Proficiency in R and/or Python, including working knowledge of -
• Database connectivity (e.g., PostgreSQL) to enable data retrieval, manipulation, and storage from various databases
• Interact with RESTful APIs (e.g., JSON, XML)
• Data manipulation libraries (e.g., dplyr, tidyr) for efficient data wrangling, transformation, and exploration
• Packages for data visualisation (e.g., ggplot2, lattice, plotly)
• Advanced statistical analysis and modelling (stats, lme4, survival)
• Machine learning frameworks (e.g., randomForest, xgboost, caret) for building predictive models and conducting machine learning tasks
• Packages for data manipulation and visualisation, such as numpy, pandas, and Matplotlib
• Spatial data manipulation libraries (geopandas, rasterio, shapely, GDAL)
• In-depth knowledge of statistically rigorous trial design methodologies, including RCTs, side-by-side comparisons, RCBD, and other experimental designs
• In-depth knowledge of statistically rigorous survey design methods, including random, stratified, and cluster sampling
• Knowledge of relevant meteorological, soil, and vegetation data layers and sources, their uses and limitations (e.g., iSDA, ISRIC, CHIRPS, TAMSAT, NASA, Sentinel Hub, Google Earth Engine, AWS)
• Working knowledge of agronomy, e.g., practical understanding of fertiliser nutrient compositions, plant populations, growing degree days, GxE interactions.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS, and spatial data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in version control, such as Git/GitHub.
• Ability to easily explain technical concepts to non-technical decision makers and grow the analytical skills of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple analytical projects in parallel, including:
• Scoping ambiguous analytical problems and translating them into deliverable plans
• Prioritising work against timelines and stakeholder needs
• Tracking progress, managing dependencies, and proactively unblocking delivery risks
• Maintaining clear documentation and project plans to ensure continuity and institutional memory

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

10 July, 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 (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 organisation’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, 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.

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

You will ensure that market access value chains are analyzed against the winner value chain framework thoroughly and accurately to 1) inform org resourcing decisions, 2) guide Market Access stakeholders on how to strengthen those value chains, and 3) deliver impact for smallholder farmers and especially youth and women.

Responsibilities

Value Chain Analysis

• Analyze our active market access businesses to drive shared understanding of performance and investment conviction across departments.
• Lead diligence on new market access businesses that can create significant demand for farmers' crops, opportunities for women and youth in program countries, and contribute to One Acre Fund's financial sustainability.
• Support financial analysis, including our budgeting cycle and investment cases for CapEx.
• Socialize recommendations with key stakeholders across the organization.

Value Chain Development

• Own a new market access pilot from end-to-end: diligence, design, and delivery in collaboration with country programs. Ensure these activities are aligned with the interests of smallholder farmers and youth and women in particular.
• Support country programs in their value chain development learning on operations, quality/technical management, and unit economics.
• Develop external expert networks to support market intelligence and strengthen execution on sales and market development.

Special Projects

• Contribute your analytical and entrepreneurial talents to critical projects in other market access businesses as needed.

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:

• Entrepreneurial appetite and horsepower: you can learn new chains rapidly, navigate ambiguity, and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills: you can build and evaluate decision-grade financial models (especially P&Ls); you can use data coupled with sound business judgment to influence business decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & stakeholder management: proficient at understanding teams' and leaders' priorities as well as exercising indirect influence to align stakeholders.
• Project management & organizational skills.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Flexible: Rwanda or Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

3 Years

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or candidates with extensive professional experience in) our countries of operation are preferred.

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.

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

The Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate is a high-agility role responsible for the end-to-end design, piloting, and initial setup of household microinsurance and safety net products. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution, conducting field research, managing external partners, and leading pilots during the critical innovation phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market Entry & Opportunity Scoping
• Conduct deep-dive market assessments and farmer needs analyses to evaluate the viability of microinsurance and safety net interventions in new markets.
• Identify high-impact opportunities and define entry strategies for pre-scale programs.
• Drive Product Innovation & Design
• Lead end-to-end design of innovative financial protection products, translating complex risk and insurance concepts into simple, farmer-centric solutions.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate products based on field insights and user feedback.
• Own Pilot Execution & Program Delivery
• Serve as project lead for country-level pilots, managing the full lifecycle from design to implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with country leadership to ensure alignment, execution excellence, and readiness for scale.
• Build Strategic Partnerships & Delivery Models
• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with insurers, InsurTechs, NGOs, and other service providers.
• Design operational models and delivery structures that enable scalable, cost-effective program implementation.
• Develop Playbooks, Teams & Pathways to Scale
• Build operational playbooks, tools, and training materials to transition pilots into scalable programs.
• Manage and mentor junior team members while strengthening in-country team capability.
• Capture insights and shape global strategy for microinsurance and safety net programming.

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:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably consulting, startup, or international development.       
• Strong problem-solving mindset with experience building or launching new products, programs, or ventures.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving progress in early-stage or unstructured environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end and deliver results in cross-functional, global environments.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Fluency in English required; French or Swahili is a strong advantage.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 years

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

25 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 (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.

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

About the Team

The Health Collaborative program, under the Center for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at ALU, is a multidisciplinary, mission-driven group dedicated to transforming healthcare outcomes across Africa. We operate at the intersection of education, research, policy, and innovation—working closely with governments, health institutions, donors, and industry leaders. Our culture values collaboration, intellectual rigor, experimentation, and real-world impact.

About the Health Ecosystems Pillar (HECO)

The Health Ecosystems (HECO) Pillar empowers students and professionals to acquire advanced, interdisciplinary skills essential for sustainable growth and transformation of the health sector across Africa. Through research-informed programming, strategic partnerships, and leadership development, HECO works with Health Collaborative Partners to co-create solutions and train a new generation of health leaders equipped to drive equitable, inclusive, and resilient health systems.

About the Role

The Health Ecosystems Lead will play a critical role in advancing the Health Collaborative’s leadership programs, applied research initiatives, and strategic partnerships within Africa’s health sector. This role requires a strong understanding of health systems, research-driven programming, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, with the ability to translate evidence and policy priorities into impactful leadership and capacity-building initiatives.

The role sits at the nexus of program delivery, research alignment, and ecosystem engagement, supporting ALU’s ambition to strengthen health institutions and develop future health leaders across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design, Coordination & Delivery

• Support the design, planning, and implementation of health leadership programs, including the Public Sector Fellowship Program with CRA.
• Collaborate with ALU’s Business School and external experts to support MBA health specializations and executive education programs.
• Ensure programs are aligned with national health priorities, workforce needs, and emerging health system challenges.
  
  

2. Research & Evidence-Informed Programming

• Support the integration of health systems research, policy analysis, and data insights into Africa Health Collaborative programs and partnerships.
• Work with internal and external researchers to translate research findings into practical tools, leadership curricula, and institutional interventions.
• Contribute to concept notes, learning briefs, and knowledge products that demonstrate program impact and inform ecosystem learning.
  
  

3. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with public and private healthcare institutions, ministries of health, regulatory bodies, and policy organizations.
• Coordinate partnerships with donors, healthcare executives, academic institutions, and implementing partners to co-create impactful programs.
• Support funding mobilization efforts by contributing to proposals, donor reporting, and partnership strategy development.
• Facilitate convenings, peer-learning sessions, and knowledge-exchange forums among health sector leaders.
  
  

4. Monitoring, Data Management & Reporting

• Track program performance indicators, including leadership outcomes, hospital performance scores, and institutional change metrics.
• Prepare high-quality narrative and data-driven reports for funders and partners, highlighting impact, lessons learned, and sustainability pathways.
• Support continuous improvement by using data and feedback to refine program design and delivery.
  
  

5. Safeguarding & Ethical Practice

• Uphold ALU’s safeguarding standards by ensuring the safety and well-being of students, fellows, and partners.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding violations in all activities and engagements.
  
  

6. Internal Collaboration & Institutional Alignment

• Work closely with ALU academic teams to align HECO programs with curriculum priorities, faculty research interests, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with the Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) to co-design and deliver public sector–focused fellowships, policy engagements, and leadership initiatives that strengthen health governance and systems transformation across Africa.
• Partner with the ALU School of Business to support the development and delivery of health-focused MBA tracks, executive education programs, and applied leadership modules for health professionals and institutions.
• Support cross-center proposal development, donor reporting, and joint convenings that showcase ALU’s integrated approach to health systems strengthening.
  
  

Requirements & Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Health Policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in health programs, leadership development, health policy, research coordination, or health systems strengthening.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of African health systems, public sector health delivery, and institutional governance.
• Demonstrated experience working with health institutions, government agencies, regulators, or multilateral partners.
• Research literacy: ability to interpret, synthesize, and apply research and data to program design and decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience supporting donor-funded programs or fellowship initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement frameworks and performance measurement tools.
• Exposure to executive education, leadership development, or health workforce training programs.

Do you possess a deep passion for entrepreneurship? Does the prospect of supporting innovative startups  excite you? Have you designed or run a tech startup program before? Are you comfortable building or maintaining partnerships with forward-thinking corporates? Are you ready to plan and host pitch events and demo days? Are you adept at juggling multiple priorities? Would you describe yourself as a highly structured individual with fast learning abilities? Are you a systems thinker and experienced in building systems and processes to support the growth of an ecosystem?

Well, this might just be the job for you!

ABOUT US

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. 

Our impact thus far:

• 205k+ learners since 2021
• 117k youth in work
• 13k youth starting own ventures
• 66k youth in jobs through entrepreneurship

 Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

ABOUT THE CITY TEAM

Do you enjoy creating something out of nothing? The City Teams are startups within a larger startup. Each City Team is like a standalone business that is blazing a new path for ALX, but is supported by the history, reputation and global network of ALX’s wider ecosystem of companies and initiatives. In pursuit of our mission, we encourage autonomy, creativity, and experimentation. We embrace risks and failure. We seek those that have a beginners’ mindset, are lifelong learners, thrive in uncertain circumstances and uncharted territory, and have a deep passion for youth engagement.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Entrepreneurship Development Manager will be instrumental in nurturing and expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the country market. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to drive both operational excellence and strategic vision as a core member of a City Team. The Manager will report directly to the City General Manager for day-to-day operational leadership and program implementation, while also maintaining a strategic reporting line to the Entrepreneurship Director to ensure alignment with our global entrepreneurial efforts, in particular with our flagship ALX Ventures program. In this capacity, the Manager will integrate practices and perspectives from both city-specific and global contexts to advance our collective mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary champion for entrepreneurship within the country market, innovating and executing strategies to foster entrepreneurial initiatives within the ALX community.
• Host monthly in-person fireside chats with local entrepreneurs and investors to bolster community engagement.
• Organize and oversee quarterly in-person events such demo day and product launch events at ALX Tech Hubs to highlight promising startups from our Incubator and Accelerator programs to the local investment community.
• Manage and execute weekly entrepreneurship-related events, such as pitch competitions, hackathons, meetups and networking events, enhancing our brand’s local presence.
• Ensure high levels of compliance for self-reporting and quarterly updates by entrepreneurs, maintaining a high standard of accountability and progress tracking.
• Position ALX Ventures prominently within the local ecosystem as the premier hub for innovative startups and entrepreneurs, including securing recognitions, awards and grants where eligible.
• Supervise and mentor community-led entrepreneurial initiatives, ensuring they are in line with our global strategy.
• Engage in planning activities and retrospective assessment to foster continuous learning and improvement of our programs.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

Founder Academy

• Lead recruitment, outreach, and enrollment efforts in collaboration with the central Entrepreneurship team to meet and exceed local market targets.
• Facilitate a smooth registration and onboarding process for new entrepreneurs, ensuring an engaging learner experience from day one.
• Host weekly office hours and community sessions to provide ongoing guidance and accountability to founders.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback on assignments and pitch submissions, fostering a culture of excellence, iteration, and resilience.
• Identify high-performing entrepreneurs for advanced support, including incubation and investment-readiness opportunities.

Incubator Program

• Work closely with the ALX Ventures Incubator central team to deliver quarterly program goals and ensure alignment with regional entrepreneurship strategies.
• Screen, select, and onboard potential candidates from the Founder Academy graduates into the Incubator program, balancing both virtual and in-person delivery formats.
• Facilitate high-impact workshops, peer learning sessions, and milestone reviews that guide founders from prototype to market launch.
• Connect startups to tailored support such as intern placements, advisors, industry mentors, and investors.
• Organize Demo Days and local Pitch Events to showcase startups, attract partners, and position ventures for growth and investment.
• Engage with local investment, innovation, and startup communities to foster collaboration and visibility for ALX ventures.
• Design and host Masterclasses featuring leading entrepreneurs, investors, and domain experts across diverse sectors.
• Curate and manage a pool of local mentors and advisors, matching them with startups based on stage, sector, and growth needs.
• Build partnerships with local entrepreneurship hubs, accelerators, and ecosystem actors to enhance resource sharing and opportunity pipelines.
• Support alumni founders in accessing follow-on support programs, markets, and funding.

Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze program performance metrics, including recruitment, completion, venture launches, and investment outcomes. 
• Generate periodic reports and insights for internal teams and external stakeholders. 
• Continuously refine program strategies based on learner feedback and market trends.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in entrepreneurship operations, venture building, or program and project management, ideally within innovation hubs, accelerators, or startup ecosystems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Proven track record working with startups or entrepreneurial ventures, with hands-on experience in launching, scaling, or mentoring businesses. Previous experience as a founder or startup coach is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate entrepreneurship programs, demo days, masterclasses, and mentorship networks.
• Experience leading cross-functional or program delivery teams, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating effectively with central and regional stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to lead fundraising initiatives, develop and manage partnerships with investors, corporates, development partners, and government entities to advance entrepreneurship programs.
• Ecosystem Engagement: Deep understanding of the African entrepreneurship ecosystem, with an active network of startup mentors, ecosystem players, and investors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities; confident representing ALX to partners, investors, and founders.
• Strong planning, coordination, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to delivery.
• Adept at stakeholder engagement and partnership management, maintaining strong relationships across multiple levels and sectors.
• Highly flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal supervision.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning, applying insights to improve program design and delivery

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Kigali. Candidates are required to work from the ALX Hub daily as part of the Kigali City Team.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Rwanda.

Disclaimer: ALX Africa does not charge fees or request payments at any stage of hiring. Be cautious of anyone claiming otherwise. Report suspicious activity to hiring@alxafrica.com

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.

Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007 is our largest and operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,000 staff across all four provinces of Rwanda, as well as in Kigali. Together, we served more than 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the government to support national efforts to improve food security. Additionally, we help channel funding and resources to promising agri-SMEs, supporting farmers by providing a market for high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili.

About the Role

The Financial Reporting Associate is responsible for the end to end ownership of internal and external financial reporting and compliance for the Rwanda Program.

The role entails quality financial closes, robust internal and regulatory compliance management across all programs, reporting to external stakeholders, strategic financial planning and analysis, and finance business partnering. 

Responsibilities

Lead Financial Reporting & Close Processes

• Own and project manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Deliver high-quality financial reports, including variance analysis, in line with accounting standards and organisational requirements.
• Coordinate across finance and business teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial data.

Ensure Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Integrity

• Lead tax compliance and ensure adherence to all regulatory, VAT, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee intercompany invoicing and ensure accuracy and compliance across entities.
• Partner with Accounting, Legal, and external auditors to address audit findings and strengthen controls.

Oversee Grant Financial Tracking & Reporting

• Manage financial reporting for key grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organisational standards.
• Track grant utilisation, shared service allocations, and funding flows with accuracy and transparency.
• Provide regular financial updates and insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Drive Business Partnering & Financial Planning

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and BVA processes for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain key financial models, including gross margin tracking and performance monitoring tools.

Strengthen Financial Systems, Risk Management & Team Capability

• Identify financial and operational risks, partnering with teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Improve financial processes, tools, and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Support team development and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen overall financial capability.

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:

• Relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, or financial analysis with managerial capacity in a fast-paced environment would be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and financial reporting principles and standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with financial modelling and data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across teams and seniority levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) strongly preferred.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline

17 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 (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.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health Entrepreneurship Lead (HENT Lead) is responsible for leading the execution and operational delivery of all health entrepreneurship programs, venture support initiatives, mentorship frameworks, and events. The HENT Lead ensures ventures progress, programs run smoothly, partners are engaged effectively, and operational excellence is maintained across the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Venture Program Execution

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of health entrepreneurship accelerator programs, including ALX Health Accelerator, and other venture support initiatives.
• Monitor and track venture progress across cohorts, ensuring founders meet agreed milestones across our campuses.
• Provide hands-on coaching to founders on business models, operational challenges, growth strategies, and early-stage scaling.
• Identify ventures requiring additional mentor, partner, or technical support and coordinate timely interventions.
• Ensure that program delivery aligns with ALU’s BEL curriculum, mission-based learning approach, and Health Collaborative standards.

2. Mentorship & Ecosystem Coordination

• Operationally manage the structured mentorship framework: onboarding, mentor pairing, engagement tracking, and impact assessment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors, ecosystem partners, and sector experts supporting ventures.
• Ensure mentors and partners are effectively briefed, equipped, and engaged for high-quality support to ventures.
• Coordinate mentor sessions, feedback collection, and reporting of mentorship outcomes to inform program improvements.

3. Event, Workshop & Hackathon Delivery

• Lead operational planning and execution of all venture-related events, including masterclasses, hackathons, Demo Days, and workshops.
• Manage logistics: venues, participant communication, registration, technology setup, catering, and branding.
• Coordinate panels, judges, guest speakers, mentors, and partners, ensuring smooth execution and professional presentation.
• Capture and document event outcomes, lessons learned, and participant feedback to improve future programs.

4. Data, Reporting, & Learning

• Maintain and oversee all program and venture data: participation, milestones, mentorship interactions, and KPIs.
• Generate operational reports, dashboards, and updates for the Healthcare Venture Manager (HVM) to inform portfolio and strategic decisions.
• Capture program and venture learnings, including founder feedback and partner insights, to continuously improve program quality.

5. Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the operational execution of program budgets in collaboration with the Healthcare Venture Manager, ensuring expenses are tracked, aligned with plans, and compliant with ALU policies.
• Prepare operational budget forecasts and track program spending for accelerators, fellowships, mentorship initiatives, events, and venture support activities.
• Ensure procurement and vendor management are executed accurately and within budgetary allocations.

6. Operational Leadership

• Supervise and guide the Health Entrepreneurship Associate, ensuring prioritization of tasks, accountability, and professional development.
• Act as the operational problem-solver for program-related challenges, escalating to the HVM only when necessary.
• Coordinate across internal ALU teams to ensure seamless integration of entrepreneurship programming with academic and student development units.

7. Internal Stakeholder Support

• Support the HVM in preparing operational updates, insights, and materials for donor meetings, PAC reviews, and cross-ALU coordination.
• Act as the internal operational focal point for venture-related queries, ensuring timely resolution.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in entrepreneurship program leadership, venture support, startup incubation, or innovation management.
• Strong understanding of early-stage venture development and accelerator/fellowship program delivery.
• Proven experience coaching or advising founders or early-stage teams.
• Demonstrated operational leadership, including budget tracking, event management, and program execution.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-accountability, mission-driven environments.
• Equity and inclusion mindset; able to implement gender- and youth-responsive programs.

Desired

• Master’s degree in Public Health, MBA, MSc Innovation, or Development Practice.
• Direct experience founding a venture or leading operational roles in a startup.
• Familiarity with health systems, digital health, or health innovation ecosystems in Africa.
• Experience with donor-funded programs, venture funds, or accelerator management.
• Exposure to cross-institutional or collaborative education programs.
• Financial literacy to support operational budgeting, vendor management, and venture financial guidance.
• Experience raising program visibility through events, partnerships, or thought leadership initiatives.

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we are more than an academic institution, we are a launchpad for Africa’s next generation of leaders. Our mission is bold: to develop ethical, entrepreneurial changemakers who will shape Africa’s future. Through an innovative curriculum, hands-on learning, and a vibrant pan-African community, we equip our students to tackle complex challenges, connect the dots across diverse perspectives, and create solutions that drive lasting impact. We don’t just teach; we nurture adaptable, globally minded problem-solvers ready to thrive in ambiguity, build from scratch, and lead Africa into a prosperous 21st century.

African Leadership University is incorporated in Rwanda as The African Leadership University (ALU) and in Mauritius as the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE). Each entity is separately accredited to offer qualifications by the Council of Higher Education in Rwanda and the Higher Education Commission in Mauritius. The ALU School of Business (ALUSB) is the engine of education in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship for both campuses. 

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are a results-driven group dedicated to delivering high-impact, market-relevant programs, including our Executive MBA and Executive Education portfolio. Our mission is to equip Africa's current and aspiring leaders with the skills to drive change in the world of business as well as in the public sector. We are a collaborative and dynamic team, focused on operational excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment to ensure every program we deliver is a best-in-class experience that contributes to ALUSB's reputation and financial sustainability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Professor of Practice to provide academic leadership in business, finance, economic, international trade and related domain areas within the school of business and for the service of the institution as a whole. The incumbent will serve as  the  intellectual leader and architect for the development of a suite of academic programmes in line with the needs of the Continent and the mission of ALU. The Professor of Practice will serve as an head of the ALUSB faculty, and will lead the development of a research framework appropriate to the mission, program composition, and faculty expertise of the University. 

Working with all relevant stakeholders across both campuses, the incumbent will lead the accreditation and development of post-graduate programs in business, leadership, and adjacent fields in both jurisdictions, with particular urgency given to the accreditation of post-graduate programs in Mauritius. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

This person is the leader of business education encompassing programme design, programme alignment and articulation, quality standards, mission alignment of business education  and overall business efficacy (which includes student satisfaction).  The key performance areas of the role are:

• Financial sustainability: Operate with a growth mindset to drive new streams of revenue while being disciplined in managing cost.
• Programs: In alignment with the Product, LEDI, and QA teams, drive the development and delivery of a portfolio of post-graduate programs attractive to the target audience, in the fields of Business, Economics, Finance and International Trade and International Finance.
• Teaching: Serve as an instructional faculty member within the School of Business in line with professional and educational qualifications.
• Research and scholarship: Devise and foster the research objectives of the institution through independent publications, collaborations with international organisations, and academic supervision of post-graduate students and junior academic staff.
• Brand: In line with ALU’s vision and strategy, contribute to position ALU’s business and leadership education as the best in the continent. 
• Impact: Focus on contributing to the ALU’s aspiration to be a University of first choice with a broad array of highly relevant, high-quality, and desirable programs. 
• Integration: Ensure that (a) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes articulate, and (b) ALU’s business education articulates to industry business needs for employability and venture creation.  
• Quality: Working hand-in-hand with LEDI, Deans and QA team, foster high standards of quality business education. 

Ensure the safety and well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral degree (preferably PhD) in Business, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years postdoctoral experience in a senior administrative position in a university (preferably in a business school).
• Minimum 5 years professional industry leadership experience of business, finance, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
• Academic and/or industry experience must include substantive experience in Africa.
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Strong people leadership skills with a proven track record in driving high performing teams, including leading faculty..
• A strong passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation coupled with a continuous learning mindset.
• Demonstrable success in strategic planning, fiscal management, and resource allocation. 
• Deep expertise in curriculum design and evaluation methods for faculty and staff.
• Ability to collaborate in and with diverse teams. 
• Ability to perform under pressure and cope with tight deadlines.
• Have exposure to a start-up culture (preferable).
• Believe in the potential of students, and see them as active participants in learning, as opposed to passive recipients of information.
• Based in East Africa, with a strong preference for Mauritius or Rwanda, or willingness to relocate.

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT E-LAB

The Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Action Lab (E-LAB) is a space to explore and engage in complex issues while discovering one's entrepreneurial identity. The program is the engine of ALU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and is supported by the Community programming streams. 

E-LAB is one-third of the integrated synchronous, in-person, non-credit bearing experience synthesising Missions: Radical thinking, Introduction to Global Challenges and Opportunities, and Entrepreneurial Literacy around complex design challenges. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Engagements. 

• Partner with key stakeholders like the Entrepreneurship Manager, Student Venture Program, and Hub Coordinators to integrate entrepreneurial teachings.
• Build and sustain relationships with local and international entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Students and Program related. 

• Facilitate E-LAB classes and hold office hours to meet weekly with individuals and teams to offer insight, advice, and support for their projects.
• Supporting in revamping and redesigning the E-Lab program.
• Implement the E-Lab program in collaboration with and under the direction of the Center for Entrepreneurship team.
• Coach students within each cohort on entrepreneurship preparing them to have entrepreneurial mindsets and increase their interest in entrepreneurship.
• Work collaboratively across ALU to continue to evolve ELab as an essential part of the student experience.
• Regularly review the Learning Management System analytical reports to identify students who may require intervention from coaches throughout the foundation learning journey.
• Meet with individuals and support any team and individual needs that emerge, including conflict resolution for students and teams.
• Coordinate events and other aspects of the E-lab Program
• Ensure that program adoption and completion are high for students.
• Work closely with work-study students and interns, providing administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective delivery of the ELab program.
• Manage E-Lab’s social media platforms throughout the program duration.
• Such other duties in respect of the Company as may be reasonably assigned by your team manager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications:

• Masters in relevant fields such as Entrepreneurship, Business, Education, Innovation , leadership or any other related field. 

Professional Experience:

• Professional Experience:
  • Entrepreneurial Experience (required): Demonstrated experience founding, co-founding, or leading a startup, business, or entrepreneurial initiative. This may include ventures that are still active or that have closed, as long as candidates can demonstrate learnings from the experience.
  • Facilitation & Teaching Experience: Experience facilitating or leading workshops, classes, or programs, preferably in entrepreneurship, business, or innovation contexts.
  • Coaching & Mentoring: Experience supporting students, teams, or early-stage ventures, with the ability to translate entrepreneurial experience into actionable guidance.
  • Program & Event Management: Proven ability to coordinate or manage programs and events in an educational or entrepreneurial setting.
  • Data-Informed Program Development: Experience in analyzing feedback and performance data to assess program effectiveness, with the ability to iterate and improve program design.
  Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to inspire entrepreneurial thinking.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities within team and group dynamics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance autonomy with collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational skills for coordinating program logistics and ensuring student engagement.
  Additional Qualities:
  • A passion for entrepreneurship and supporting young founders.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the program and students.
  • Resilience and credibility drawn from firsthand entrepreneurial experience.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.
They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now.
Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Given that the team at the School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is small,   each team member has a clearly designated role, but we do expect all team members to multitask and mutually support other members of the team as needed (and within reason) across the functions of the School.  The team is led by an Executive Director and is focused on the following key areas:

• Delivery of educational support and the “conservation ecosystem” (guest speakers, conservation “boot camps”, centres of conservation excellence, internships) to the Undergraduate School of ALU in support of all students who choose a planetary health pathway, currently led by Dr Victor Muposhi as the Head of Academics
• Delivery of the conservation specialisation to the ALU MBA program - electives, capstone projects, guest speakers also currently led by Dr Victor Muposhi with support from Richard Vigne (Executive Director of the SOWC)
• Development and delivery of professional development courses to the African conservation sector including “generic” courses and bespoke courses (for various organisations including South Africa National Parks, the African Natural Capital Alliance and African Parks).  Led by the Head of Professional Development and Consultancy
• Research and thought leadership into the Wildlife Economy of Africa, culminating in regular iterations of the Wildlife Economy Investment Index for Africa and advocacy work, supplemented by the Conservation Debate series and the Lessons Learned series led by Dr Sue Snyman.  This section also secures and delivers consultancies in the African wildlife sector.
• Coordination of all SOWC operations inclusive of management of the internship program, all logistics for students attending conservation boot camps and centres of conservation excellence, financial oversight, partnership and network oversight and management, all social media, PR and marketing efforts inclusive of the SOWC website.  Led by the Operations and Fundraising Manager, Tiavina Ramandavola
• Development, management and delivery of the annual Business of Conservation Conference (BCC) - this is a team effort that runs throughout the year and includes other ALU team members.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Professional Development Courses and Consultancy will lead the development and execution of SOWC’s professional development and consultancy portfolio. The role will focus on winning, managing, and delivering contracts for professional development training and consultancy projects, as well as developing, marketing, and scaling open and bespoke courses for conservation professionals and organisations across Africa. Working closely with adjunct faculty, partner institutions, and internal and external stakeholders, the Manager will ensure that all offerings meet client needs, uphold ALU’s brand standards, and contribute to the School’s financial sustainability. As with all SOWC roles, this position will require flexibility, collaboration, and a proactive “startup” mindset.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development and Client Engagement

• Identify, pursue, and secure new professional development and consultancy opportunities with conservation organisations, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners across Africa.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat engagements.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, expressions of interest, budgets, and contracts for consultancy and training assignments.
• Represent SOWC in external meetings, conferences, and networks to expand visibility and business opportunities.

Professional Development Courses

• Design, market, and manage a portfolio of short courses and leadership programs for conservation professionals, including open-enrolment and bespoke offerings.
• Coordinate course logistics, marketing, participant recruitment, and delivery, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
• Work with adjunct faculty, subject-matter experts and the ALU Learning Experience Design and Implementation (LEDI) teams to develop course content and facilitate delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and partnerships to expand enrollment and reach new audiences across Africa.
• Monitor and report on course impact and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance to the sector’s evolving needs.

Consultancy Services

• Manage end-to-end delivery of consultancy assignments, including project planning, coordination of experts, reporting, and client communication.
• Ensure timely and high-quality outputs that meet contractual obligations and strengthen SOWC’s reputation for excellence.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative tracking and reporting for each consultancy project in coordination with the Operations and Finance teams.

Operational and Financial Management

• Working with the Fundraising and Operations department, oversee project budgets, invoicing, and reporting, ensuring compliance with ALU’s financial policies and donor requirements.
• Contribute to the development of annual workplans, revenue targets, and financial forecasts for the professional development and consultancy portfolio.
• Maintain centralised systems for proposal tracking, client communication, contracts, and project documentation.

Partnerships and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Fundraising and Operations Manager to align fundraising, communications, and partnership strategies with the professional development agenda.
• Collaborate with the ALU Marketing and Communications and the ALU Business Development team to produce marketing materials, alumni stories, and success narratives that strengthen brand visibility
• Contribute to SOWC-wide initiatives such as the Business of Conservation Conference (BCC) and other external stakeholder engagements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Conservation, Environmental Management, Education, or related field (Master’s degree an advantage).
• 5+ years of experience in professional education, training, business development, consultancy management, or project management — ideally within conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing contracts or partnerships with large institutions, government bodies, or international NGOs.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver on time and within budget.

Required Competencies

• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent project management, coordination, and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication, proposal writing, and presentation skills.
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and contract management.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, CRM systems, and workplace platforms such as G-Suite, Slack, Salesforce, or equivalents.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• A strong interest in conservation, sustainable development, and leadership in Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, distributed, and agile team.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership College of Higher Education team is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment, we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vice Provost is a senior academic leader at ALU who works closely with the Provost and Chief Product Officer to shape and advance the University’s academic strategy. This role is central to ensuring that ALU’s programs remain globally competitive, industry-relevant, and anchored in academic quality, while also scaling innovation across the institution.

The Vice Provost represents ALU in high-profile higher education and industry forums, strengthening the University’s reputation, credibility, and influence within Africa and globally. While the core mandate is to drive academic excellence and program leadership, the role also steers ALU’s research and thought leadership agenda, connecting emerging ideas and scholarship with curriculum, pedagogy, and entrepreneurship.

This is a role for a visionary academic and strategist who thrives at the intersection of academia and innovation. The successful candidate will anchor academic credibility while pioneering new models of faculty, research, and knowledge creation, redefining how a 21st-century African university contributes to higher education, leadership, and innovation on the global stage.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Strategy  

• Drive integration of industry trends and global best practices into academic almanac, ensuring offerings remain relevant, competitive, and distinctive.
• Support with oversight of academic program quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, guaranteeing continuous improvement and excellence.
• Partner with Product and Delivery teams to ensure curriculum, pedagogy, and student experience achieve high impact.
• Champion academic innovation by embedding new approaches, technologies, and pedagogies into teaching and learning.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with accreditation bodies, regulators, and strategic partners to elevate academic credibility.

Thought Leadership & Research

• Coordinate applied research efforts that inform and enrich curriculum design, industry engagement, and student experience across the Institution.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external experts to develop research agendas linked to academic and institutional priorities.
• Act as a brand ambassador by representing ALU in conferences, forums, and public discourse, positioning the University as a thought leader.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities to support research, academic initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Enhance the visibility and credibility of ALU through published research, events, and high-profile engagements.

Academic Program Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight in collaboration with Product and Design teams, for academic program execution across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education.
• Ensure pedagogy and methodology are consistently applied and evolve to maintain academic rigor and market relevance.
• Participate in and recommend ALU signature events and program-specific events that strengthen the institution’s reputation and student experience.
• Serve as faculty professor and teach courses aligned with expertise, contributing directly to student learning and academic excellence.

Faculty Leadership

• Promote the University and support the building of a strong pipeline of qualified faculty, aligned with the institution’s values and mission.
• Train and develop high-quality faculty with strong research and teaching capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for the University’s faculty, across all programs.
• Evaluate postgraduate faculty performance and promote excellence in teaching, research, and thought leadership.

Program Leadership

• Drive and lead the concepts, strategies and operational success of specific units within the institution including Centre for Entrepreneurship, School of Business, Centre for Reimagine Africa.
• Lead the Business Development agenda, ensuring academic products and services are well-positioned in the marketplace and in entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Serve as the Custodian of the Entrepreneurship Ethos, embedding entrepreneurial thinking across academic programs and institutional culture.
• Ensure Executive Education is designed and delivered at global standards, aligned with ALU’s strategy, and responsive to evolving leadership and industry needs. 

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Academic Strategy & Quality: Growth in ALU’s visibility, credibility, and global footprint in higher education, supported by strong accreditation outcomes and alignment with global best practice.
• Program Impact: Strength and quality of academic programs, reflected in rankings, enrolment, retention, completion rates, and student satisfaction.
• Executive Education Growth: Expansion of executive education offerings, measured through enrolment, revenue growth, participant impact, and repeat partnerships.
• Faculty Excellence: Advancement of faculty recruitment, development, and performance, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified, innovative educators.
• Thought Leadership & Research: Tangible research outputs, recognition in industry and academia, and the development of high-value partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Entrepreneurship Ethos: Clear integration and visibility of entrepreneurial thinking across programs, student outcomes, and institutional reputation.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) from a recognized institution, with specialization in business, education, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in senior higher education roles, ideally including oversight of business schools, executive education, or centers of innovation/entrepreneurship.
• A proven track record in academic strategy, program leadership, and institutional development, preferably within an African or global university context with a strong business and leadership orientation.
• Recognized scholarly contributions, including publications, research outputs, and participation in international academic or industry forums.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and pedagogy, with the ability to align academic programs to industry and societal needs.
• Strong expertise in business development and market positioning of academic products and services, including executive education.
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and lead across multiple stakeholders (faculty, students, regulators, funders, and industry partners) in a competitive higher education landscape.
• Exceptional strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills, with the ability to represent the institution globally.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Academic Excellence: Deep commitment to fostering world-class postgraduate education and research.
• Industry Engagement: Strong network and ability to build partnerships with corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to align academic initiatives with current institutional products and services.
• Team Development: Ability to mentor faculty and staff while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Commitment to pioneering the ALU educational models and promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial leadership in postgraduate education.
• Business Development: Strong ability to engage with investors and external partners to drive business growth for ALU.

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

We believe that new technology is critical to building the most effective rural distribution network on the African continent. Today, we reach over 1.6 million farm families and we aspire to serve more than 10 million households in the coming decade. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the development of our technology, focusing on a mobile tech transformation: providing our field staff with the mobile-based tools to reach more farmers; developing scalable, direct communication channels with farmers to improve customer service; and digitizing and decentralizing data collection tools to speed up data flows and improve efficiency.

We are looking for someone with the technical experience to bring this vision to life; the Director of Engineering will transform our technology into a core organizational strength, working through several development teams that cross our tech stack

Responsibilities

• Own the tech stack and overall architecture and strategic direction: You will guide our team to work toward a common vision of our tech stack, ensuring a robust solution across all of our technical needs whether back-office, client-facing, or business intelligence needs.
• Lead efficient delivery of impactful software products: Provide detailed, hands-on guidance for tech projects based on an intimate understanding of our clients and internal users. Maintain a robust and well-documented architecture, balancing elegant design with practical requirements across our functional needs.
• Leverage Talent into an Agile Center of Excellence: Support a talented team to work at their best - support Agile processes that go beyond scrum ceremonies to drive efficiency and excellence in all areas. Use new technologies to support the velocity and quality of deployments.
• Develop Leaders and Build Team: Manage a leadership team of ~5 senior-level direct reports, and increase career growth and performance across the division.
  • Grow the careers of leaders across the tech division through weekly check-ins and workshops, ongoing development feedback, and regular career reviews.
  • Provide technical mentorship to the team.
  • Lead recruitment efforts to ensure we are building our team with top talent.
  • Set clear performance expectations and support the team to build itself as a center of excellence.

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:

• 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years leading and managing technology teams.
• Experience working with mobile technology solutions.
• Passion for providing hands-on execution guidance for large teams.
• Experience managing Agile software engineering teams successfully deploying solutions to support complex processes.
• Experience translating complex customer needs into high-quality tech solutions that deliver impact.
• Experience with our tech (C# .Net Core, CouchBase, React Native, and Kubernetes) and our tooling landscape (GitHub, JIRA, and Azure DevOps).
• Humility. We are looking for a passionate professional who combines a focus on excellent performance with good humor, patience, and a service mindset interested in joining our family of leaders.
• Language: English is required in all locations.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya; or Kigali, Rwanda (these two locations are preferred but we are open to locations within our program countries)

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

9 February 2026

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.