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

Zipline’s long-range autonomous drone system is already delivering millions of medical products across Africa. As we expand in Cote D'ivoire, we’re seeking a Deployments Lead to oversee all construction and deployment activities nationwide. This senior role is responsible for delivering Zipline distribution centers across the country, leading in-country teams and driving execution excellence from site acquisition and permitting through construction, vendor management, and operational handover. You will serve as the central point of coordination between local teams and global stakeholders across Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, and Partnerships, ensuring each launch meets Zipline’s global standards while adapting to Côte d'Ivoire’s regulatory and operational context. You are a builder, leader, and systems thinker who can navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver results at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own deployment strategy and execution for all new Zipline distribution centers across Côte d'Ivoire.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between Côte d'Ivoire teams and global stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of multiple deployments that consistently meets partner expectations.
• Partner with government agencies, regulators, and local authorities in Côte d'Ivoire to secure permits, approvals, and strong working relationships.
• Identify and secure sites that meet Zipline’s technical, operational, and business requirements.
• Build and manage a high-performing network of Nigerian suppliers and contractors, ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and reliability of site works.
• Manage in-country budgets, timelines, and resources, making tradeoffs that balance speed, cost, and long-term operational excellence.
• Help hire, develop, and lead a team of deployment project managers.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to continuously refine Zipline’s global deployment playbook.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on progress, risks, and performance to leadership.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or program management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, technically complex projects within Côte d'Ivoire, from concept to completion.
• Strong experience working with Côte d'Ivoire regulatory bodies, permitting processes, and local contractor ecosystems (highly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop in-country project teams.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and make strategic tradeoffs under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – able to represent Zipline effectively with partners, contractors, and government officials.
• A systems mindset, with the ability to build scalable processes adapted to local context.
• Grit, adaptability, and resilience to thrive in uncertain, constantly changing environments.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate more than 50% travel within Côte d'Ivoire.

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.

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

Zipline’s long-range autonomous drone system is already delivering millions of medical products across Africa. As we expand in Nigeria, we’re seeking a Construction and Deployments Lead to oversee all construction and deployment activities nationwide. This senior role is responsible for delivering Zipline distribution centers across the country, leading in-country teams and driving execution excellence from site acquisition and permitting through construction, vendor management, and operational handover. You will serve as the central point of coordination between local teams and global stakeholders across Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, and Partnerships, ensuring each launch meets Zipline’s global standards while adapting to Nigeria’s regulatory and operational context. You are a builder, leader, and systems thinker who can navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver results at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own deployment strategy and execution for all new Zipline distribution centers across Nigeria.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between Nigeria teams and global stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of multiple deployments that consistently meets partner expectations.
• Partner with government agencies, regulators, and local authorities in Nigeria to secure permits, approvals, and strong working relationships.
• Identify and secure sites that meet Zipline’s technical, operational, and business requirements.
• Build and manage a high-performing network of Nigerian suppliers and contractors, ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and reliability of site works.
• Manage in-country budgets, timelines, and resources, making tradeoffs that balance speed, cost, and long-term operational excellence.
• Help hire, develop, and lead a team of deployment project managers.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to continuously refine Zipline’s global deployment playbook.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on progress, risks, and performance to leadership.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or program management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, technically complex projects within Nigeria, from concept to completion.
• Strong experience working with Nigerian regulatory bodies, permitting processes, and local contractor ecosystems (highly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop in-country project teams.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and make strategic tradeoffs under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – able to represent Zipline effectively with partners, contractors, and government officials.
• A systems mindset, with the ability to build scalable processes adapted to local context.
• Grit, adaptability, and resilience to thrive in uncertain, constantly changing environments.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate more than 50% travel within Nigeria.

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.

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 Zipline 

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. 
From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. 
The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

About You and The Role  

Do you want to not only make a difference in your community but around the world? Zipline is looking for an IT Support Engineer to support our teams in Rwanda.
As an IT Support Engineer at Zipline, you will use your technical skills and top-notch customer service to provide support for computer hardware, networking, operating systems, and application software. You will troubleshoot and solve straightforward problems, create documentation where necessary and be a pioneer in streamlining the IT processes in Rwanda. You will be crucial to our business, ensuring we are driving our mission forward and that our teams are running as smoothly as they can to deliver every life-saving package as efficiently as possible.
This role entails addressing issues as they arise across multiple distribution centers and operational countries in Africa and  will require at least 75% of your time working at a Distribution Center. 

What You'll Do

• Provide technical support for  our Help Desk ticketing system.
• Partner with our cross-functional, multinational teams to establish global standards and processes for IT inventory monitoring/shipping, IT onboarding for new team members, establishing safe security protocols for all devices, educating and guiding users on technical concepts and more.
• Support the implementation of IT policies across multiple distribution centers.
• Analyze IT Support inquiries to identify recurring user problems, recommend solutions, identify areas where service can be improved, and establish improvement plans.
• Write and implement technical guides to resolve basic issues and understand common workflows.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical guidance and education for users.
• Manage user access to resources and SaaS applications via identity management tools, following least-privileged/RBAC practices.
• Ensure timely follow-ups with user tickets and drive issues to resolution.
• Monitor network performance across the various distribution centers, and work with IT Engineering and ISP’s to resolve issues locally.
• Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools to manage device policies globally.
• Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Work as part of a global team across multiple time zones, countries, and languages.

 What You'll Bring

• HND or Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer / Networking Engineering or related fields with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Experience with providing stellar customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with troubleshooting Audio Visual equipment using tools such as Google Meet, Zoom or Teams
• Knowledge in the following: Enterprise productivity tools (Google workspace, Microsoft 365), Identity Management (Okta, OneLogin, Entra ID), Operating System Administration (MacOS/iOS, Windows, Linux,
• ChromeOS etc) and device management (Kandji, Jamf, Intune, Jumpcloud).
• Knowledge of Networking Protocols, VPN’s and network security.
• Experience using Jira Help Desk or similar ticketing tools.
• Experience with networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP.
• Experience in PC repair, troubleshooting, deployment  and liquidation.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into simple language for users to understand.
• Must be eligible to work in Rwanda.

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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

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!

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We have received reports stating that certain individuals are reaching out to people under false pretenses, claiming to be Zipline employees, affiliates, agents, or representatives. They may seek to gain access to your personal information or to acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities or by claiming that they are contacting you on Zipline’s behalf.

Genuine Zipline employees or representatives will never ask you for money or payment in exchange for employment opportunities or other related services. Any such offer of employment or any other service in exchange for fees that claims to be from us is deceitful and part of a fraud.

If you believe you have been targeted by a fraudulent party, we ask that you immediately get in touch with us via email at security@flyzipline.com upon receiving a suspicious offer or claim.

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 Global Procurement Senior Associate ensures 3+ country PRO teams have the capabilities, tools, mastery, and professionalism to deliver high-quality materials and services on time, in full, at the best price, every time, anywhere, without any opportunity for fraud or losses. This role also owns several key procurement processes across all countries, beyond the ones s/he manages directly.

Responsibilities

Drive Procurement Execution Excellence Across Markets

• Deliver cost-competitive, high-quality goods and services through strategic sourcing and innovative procurement approaches.
• Ensure strong operational performance across country procurement teams, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, and payment efficiency.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen negotiation capability and value-driven sourcing across markets.

Build & Develop High-Performing Procurement Teams

• Manage and coach country procurement leads, fostering strong execution, compliance, and customer service.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and continuity across procurement teams.

Strengthen Risk Management & Procurement Governance

• Promote a strong culture of compliance, internal controls, and ethical procurement practices.
• Mitigate supply and contract risks through effective supplier management and proactive monitoring.
• Identify and address operational risks and improvement opportunities across procurement operations.

Lead Strategic Procurement & Process Improvement Initiatives

• Contribute to procurement strategy development and drive execution of departmental priorities and OKRs.
• Lead cross-market strategic sourcing initiatives and leverage regional opportunities to optimise cost and supply security.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and value for money.

Own Cross-Market Procurement Performance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee performance reporting, demand forecasting, and inventory coordination across supported country teams.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to align procurement with organisational priorities.
• Ensure procurement insights inform operational planning and decision-making.

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+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in supply chain management, procurement, or operations.
• Experience managing and coaching teams, including remote or distributed teams.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates risks and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in the relevant and Master's degree would be an advantage.

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 Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Application Deadline

15 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 One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies over 5 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 9,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten countries in Africa, we help farmers prosper by providing quality farm supplies on credit, agricultural training to improve harvests, market access facilitation, and agroforestry support.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The Impact division supports all One Acre Fund programs to generate more impact, wherever we work. We help the organization keep three core aspects of impact at the forefront of our work: 

1. Improve farmer livelihoods and profitability in the short term
2. Ensure long-term viability through sustainable agricultural practices (soil health, crop diversity, etc.)
3. Address non-agricultural needs of farming households (energy, nutrition, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead Annual Emissions Calculations

• Work with all relevant departments to gather data/inputs for footprint accounting.
• Clean and share data with partners for independent review and calculation.
• Build internal long-term tracking tools to help us understand our emissions hot spots and mitigation opportunities.
• Help set and track progress against global and program-specific emissions reduction targets.

Lead key strategic projects to reduce emissions in hot-spot areas.  

• Prioritize a few key mitigation opportunities to tackle at a time based on size and feasibility of potential reduction.
• Work with teams across the organization (program teams, inputs/sourcing teams, operations teams, etc.) to reduce emissions in their operations or purview.  This will require research & learning about the specific emissions hotspot and potential solutions, evaluating options with program teams, and implementing agreed-upon actions.  

Manage our Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for all products and services offered by 1AF.

• Ensure that programs adhere to ESIA processes, including evaluating potential new products and services and implementing any mitigating actions required.  

Lead Innovation & Improvement

• Research and propose improvements to sustainability in One Acre Fund’s operations across the board.  
• If approved, and if there is not already a clear owner, lead these innovations and improvements.

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

We are seeking an environmental sustainability professional with 3-5+ years of relevant work experience and a demonstrated passion for our mission.  Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Passion, motivation, & humility. Genuine passion for continually, sustainably, improving farmer livelihoods.

• Skilled collaborator who can bring others on side and help them make necessary changes to their operations.  
• Humble service: willingness to roll up your sleeves to help busy team members make sustainability improvements.
• Enthusiasm for learning and an openness to feedback.

Technical aptitude for improving sustainability

• University (or higher) degree in Environmental Studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, developing, and implementing projects that improve organizational sustainability.
• Analytical skills: ability to analyze data to identify hotspots and their drivers.  

Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences - from non-technically-trained colleagues to external experts.  

• Open listener; can develop trust of colleagues and teams.  
• English required.  Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, or French a plus.

Productivity

• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep dozens of diverse tasks and initiatives on track.
• Ability to deliver results quickly, whether working independently or collaboratively.

Other requirements

• High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Power Point (or online equivalents).
• Ability to travel within the region - preferred

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda (flexible within our countries of operation, depending on work authorization)

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. 

Application Deadline

11 May 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.