Malawi Investigations and Systems Compliance Senior Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

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 Investigations & Systems Compliance Senior Coordinator is a key role primarily focused on strengthening staff policy compliance and adherence to operational guidelines and process controls. This role supports business growth and sustainability through monitoring, identifying, investigating, and reporting potential compliance breaches and recommending mitigating factors to curb staff fraud, harassment, and micro-aggressions across all business units on the Malawi program currently spread across 11 districts in Malawi.

You will be based in the Business Operations team and will report to the Malawi Business Operations Lead with potential to manage a compliance sub-department, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including the Farmer Case Investigations team, Human Resources, Global Internal Audit, and Global Legal & Investigations team. You will also serve as a member of the Malawi Compliance Working Group responsible for designing and implementing program-wide compliance strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate investigations into potential compliance issues, including gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports and recommendations for management.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address compliance issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and assess compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics and key performance indicators to ensure effective compliance program operations.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance policies and procedures.

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:

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, or investigations.
• Certification in a compliance-related field (e.g. CCEP, CFE).
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Experience with compliance management systems and tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Zomba, Malawi

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

30 October 2025. 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.