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Phase 1 Ag R&D Lead at One Acre Fund - ApplyBlast

Phase 1 Ag R&D Lead

One Acre Fund

20 days ago

3.3 on Glassdoor

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Onsite

Full Time

Manager

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About this role

This role leads the early-stage agricultural research portfolio in Kenya, managing a network of research station hubs across five agroecological zones to ensure scientifically rigorous and operationally efficient trials. The position involves executing R&D strategy, providing technical leadership over trial design and management, and overseeing data analysis to generate credible evidence for technology scaling and commercialization decisions. Additionally, the role includes financial and operational management of the trials portfolio and research hubs, as well as recruiting and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Lead early stage agricultural research portfolio and manage research station hubs
Design and execute scientifically rigorous trials across diverse agroecological zones
Analyze trial data and provide actionable recommendations for technology scaling

Skills

Qualifications

MSc

About One Acre Fund

oneacrefund.org

Headquarters

Kenya

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Founded

2006

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One Acre Fund is a nonprofit social enterprise that supplies smallholder farmers with financing, high-quality seeds and fertilizer, field-based training, and market access to increase yields and incomes. Serving over 1 million farmers, it bundles inputs, asset loans, and hands-on agronomic support delivered directly to rural communities. The organization focuses on measurable impact—boosting harvests, improving household nutrition and earnings, and promoting soil health—while farmers repay loans after harvest. One Acre Fund’s vision is a world where all farmers have big harvests, healthy families, and rich soil.