Tupande Government Relations Supervisor

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

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

About the Role

As the Government Relations Supervisor, you will build relations with government officials, build champions within the region, support Tupande expansion/operations, and ensure all Tupande premises are compliant in your respective regions to advance our organization's goals.

•  You will report to the regional Government Relations Senior Coordinator.
• No direct report

Responsibilities

• Stakeholders engagement and relationship management 
  • You will act as a focal person for communication between our organization and the government by managing relations with government officials at ward, sub-county, and county levels across different government departments.
  • You will support in coordinating internal and external field events, which include government visit, field events and farmers' field day days, among others
• Compliance and Risk management 
  • You will support on regulatory approvals, operational licenses, and permits with government regulators to support the regional operations.
  • You will report on any new policies or regulatory developments or changes that may affect any of the operations that would affect Tupande's operations
  • You will track and participate in resolution of risks and issues affecting field-facing operations
• Support GRP Activities specific to a given region
  • Train other departments on Government Relations best practices

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 or diploma in Public Relations, Communication, Social Work, Community Development, Agriculture, or any other related.
• At least 2 years of experience in stakeholder management: Preference for those who have experience working with government officials, understand government structures and are well-versed in regulatory issues
• Communication: Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in balancing and addressing organization needs and government requirements/requests
• Collaborative skills with the ability to build understanding and improve results in collaboration with others

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

The candidate will be based in Kakamega or Mt. Kenya (Sagana) with travels across the respective region

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

Application Deadline

29 November 2024

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.