Enveritas builds solutions to improve the measure of sustainability in agricultural supply chains and include smallholder farmers in responsibly sourced agricultural products, in particular coffee and cocoa. A key component of this requires developing and financing projects that directly improve sustainability of production and benefit the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. 

We are a dynamic non-profit organization working across 34 coffee and cocoa growing countries around the world, with a remote-first environment. We bring together tech and machine learning with rigorous field processes to collect and process data on supply chain sustainability and environmental impact. This is made possible by a hard working and diverse team that is dedicated to delivering impact to smallholder farmers and developing more sustainable coffee and cocoa supply chains. 

Summary  

Enveritas is looking for exceptional talent to join our team in Uganda. This role will be responsible for coordinating impact projects and on-the-ground data collection in Uganda. We are looking for a self-driven, operationally-minded, detailed-oriented, and analytical individual with more than 4 years of professional experience, including time spent in project and stakeholder management. More specifically, this individual must have experience carrying out detailed operational tasks, coordinating teams to successfully deliver against objectives, synthesizing insights from large datasets, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. We are looking for someone who is a doer and a problem solver, has a high degree of ownership towards the quality of his/her work, and has the potential to take on increasing responsibility both on project coordination and data and outcomes analysis.

You will support Impact-related efforts in Uganda, focusing on (1) project rollout and operational coordination, (2) on-the-ground data collection, quality control, and analysis and (3) management of implementing partners and stakeholders. 

The position is full-time. You will be based in Uganda, with travel to rural coffee regions, mostly in Central and Eastern Uganda. You will report to a small team of international and regional staff and have the backing of a global team with deep experience in sustainability, technology, operations, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities 

Operational Oversight and Partner Management

• Oversee the operational execution and day-to-day management of in-country impact interventions (e.g., including coordinating logistics, liaising with local leaders and overseeing interactions with farmers in rural coffee regions)
• Oversee and provide guidance to implementing partner team members 
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous optimization
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, Uganda country leadership and Impact team
• Communicate regularly to Enveritas’ Impact and Operations teams to ensure continuous improvement of solutions and timely delivery of projects
• Help build connections with national and regional stakeholders or implementing partners, including government, exporters, farmers’ organizations, NGOs, and research institutes
• Help coordinate local government compliance for on-the-ground operations
• Support other operational tasks in Uganda as needed

Impact support and data analysis 

• Support the design and roll-out of data collection tools (e.g., surveys) and training programs
• Build knowledge on coffee agronomy in Uganda
• Develop and customize training materials and provide training to implementing partner field staff
• Run analyses on the data collected at the same time as tracking key project indicators (preferred experience with Excel) 
• Monitor the quality of data collected daily, synthesize insights and report results to the Impact team
• Develop presentations for key in-country stakeholders

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Agriculture or related fields
• 4+ years of experience including in project management and stakeholder management, preferably with some rural / agricultural focus 
• Willingness to travel and work in rural areas and willingness to work outside of normal hours during more intense periods 
• Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative data analysis to drive decision-making
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and/or demonstrated ability to learn quickly (e.g. Excel, Looker, other business intelligence software) 
• Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English and one local language
• Proactive and able to take ownership to drive forward work with limited oversight
• Passion for sustainable economic rural development 
• Positive attitude and integrity

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of agriculture and/or sustainable farming practices
• Experience with primary data collection (survey design, processing of survey data)
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation of agricultural development projects 

How to Apply

Please apply via our Greenhouse job posting. Feel free to contact us at jobs@enveritas.org should you have any questions about the position or the interview process. Questions about this opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.

We care deeply about diversity. Our work is complex and nuanced, so the more diversity we have in the voices working on our problems, the larger of an impact our work can have for the world. Enveritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer ​encouraging an inclusive and diverse workforce. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each individual brings to the workplace. We are dedicated to hiring employees who reflect the communities we serve and strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.​

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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

As the Commercial Lead, you will design and execute our commercial vision in Uganda. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and rural execution, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes both market access for cash crops (like Coffee and Macadamia) and oversight of our rural retail operations (input sales). This is a high-impact role where you will own the full P&L, lead vertical integration efforts, and design the systems that connect thousands of farmers to global markets.

Responsibilities

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:

Experience & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development, market access, or commercial strategy.
• Value Chain Expertise: Deep understanding of agricultural value chains; experience with Coffee or Macadamia is strongly preferred.

Relevant skills

• Commercial & Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to develop commercial strategies and identify significant revenue generation as well as impact opportunities in the agricultural sector for both farmers and the organisation
• Innovation Pipeline Management: Proven capability in prioritising, designing, running, and scaling commercial pilots in a logical and evidence-based sequence.
• Financial & Risk Modeling: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and budget management.
• Supply Chain & Logistical Execution: Proven capability in overseeing partner negotiations, aggregation logistics, quality control, last-mile distribution, and ensuring products meet buyer standards or export regulations.
• Project & Performance Management: Track record of setting and reviewing KPIs, managing complex multi-workstream projects, and driving accountability for results.
• Partnership Management: Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and managing commercial partnerships with buyers, processors, and distributors.
• Stakeholder Influence: Ability to represent the department at senior levels and secure buy-in from cross-functional teams, including Field Operations and Government Relations.
• People Leadership: Experience coaching senior staff and building a results-oriented, collaborative team culture.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Jinja, Uganda

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

08 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.