Technical Assistance Success Specialist (Fixed-term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine countries with farm supplies, tree seedlings, credit, and agronomic training. Their model demonstrably increases farmer income and assets by over 35%, enhancing resilience. The organization employs over 9,000 staff dedicated to this mission.

About the Role

This role is crucial for aligning Technical Assistance (TA) support with investee needs. It involves data collection, designing initiatives for youth and young women, conducting needs assessments, and providing feedback to refine TA strategies. The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and offers a 2-year contract.

Responsibilities

TA Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis

• Assist the TA Manager in refining technical assistance assessments and prioritizing support by gathering insights from investee promoters, management, and field staff.
• Synthesize findings to inform the phased delivery of TA, focusing on youth and young women engagement, reporting, systems, and governance aligned with investee growth paths.
• Support the TA Manager in tracking TA plan implementation, maintaining progress trackers, and flagging delays or challenges.

TA Implementation Alongside Investees (with emphasis on youth and young women projects)

• Act as the primary implementation partner for TA projects, working onsite or remotely with portfolio companies to align expectations, liaise with contacts, and guide activities.
• Scope initiatives addressing barriers for youth and young women farmers through questionnaires, surveys, and field visits to understand their needs and challenges.
• Build internal capacity of investee staff through demonstrations, coaching, and one-on-one sessions, ensuring successful handover and ownership.
• Gather real-time feedback from investee teams and farmers to inform adjustments.
• Document implementation progress and outcomes through debriefs and case studies, highlighting youth and young women project results.
• Coordinate with external implementation partners to ensure TA initiatives are appropriate for investee capacity and maturity.

Farmer Data Collection, Coordination, and Template Population

• Partner with investee staff to translate existing farmer records into OAV's impact reporting templates, coaching them through the process.
• Directly support investee staff responsible for data collection, coaching them on workflows and building their confidence for self-reporting.
• Align data requirements with field realities by coordinating with OAV's Impact and E&S teams, and country teams.
• Support the transition from manual to light-digital tools as companies become ready, in coordination with the TA Manager.
• Plan and execute field visits to verify data quality, reconcile discrepancies, and build investee staff capacity for ongoing data maintenance.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund fosters a strong culture of learning with weekly manager check-ins, mentorship, training programs, and regular performance feedback. Six-month career reviews focus on aspirations and goals, offering opportunities to shape a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design, plan, coordinate, and manage projects.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration and presentation.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and applications for improving productivity and decision-making.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off.

Contract Duration

2 years

Eligibility

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