Zambia Local Government Supervisor [Renewable]

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 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 her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

In Zambia, our focus is on agroforestry. We provide farmers with a package of different tree varieties and the training they need to create an additional source of income while strengthening their resilience in the face of a changing climate. The tree package provides farmers with a range of benefits, from medicinal use to food and timber. In the longer term, we also plan to help farmers generate income through the carbon credit market. We are headquartered in Kabwe and operate throughout the Central Province, including Chibombo, Chisamba, Kapiri, and Luano districts, where most people rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. To learn more about our work, look at our Zambia program blog.

About the Role

This role ensures we strengthen relations with and build champions with low - mid level stakeholders at the district level and local government level, support One Acre Fund expansion, and ensure all One Acre Fund operations are compliant at the district level  You will be a part of the Government Relations and Policy team and will report directly to Government Relations Specialist.

Responsibilities

• You will provide administrative support to local government officials, including preparing agendas, minutes, and other documents for meetings and events.
• You will assist with budget preparation, tracking, and reporting, including data entry and spreadsheet management.
• You will coordinate logistics for community events, meetings, and projects, including arranging for facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• You will process and track permits, licenses, and other documents, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including databases, filing systems, and other documentation.

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:

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably in a government setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with local government regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Have a valid motorbike license.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Choma, Zambia

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

28 April 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.