Job Description

The Impact division supports all One Acre Fund programs to generate more impact, wherever we work. We help the organization keep three core aspects of impact at the forefront of our work:

Improve farmer livelihoods and profitability in the short term
Ensure long-term viability through sustainable agricultural practices (soil health, crop diversity, etc.)
Address non-agricultural needs of farming households (energy, nutrition, etc.)

The Sustainability Lead, a member of the Impact division, will lead sustainability assessments (emissions accounting, environmental & social impact assessments, etc.) and improvements (special projects addressing any deficiencies identified). This body of work is not new to the organization, but this position's dedicated attention and effort will be new. We are looking for an organized project leader and a strong collaborator to fill this function. The sustainability lead will report to the Impact Director

Job Level

JL 10

Location

Kigali, Rwanda (flexible within our countries of operation depending on work authorization)

Expected Manager

Impact Director

Will this position be managing others?

Key Job Responsibilities

Lead Annual Emissions Calculations

Gather, clean, and share data and inputs for footprint accounting.
Build tools to help us understand our emissions hot spots and mitigation opportunities.
Set and track progress against global and program-specific emissions reduction targets.

Lead key strategic projects to reduce emissions in hot-spot areas.

Prioritize mitigation opportunities based on size and feasibility of potential reduction.
Collaborate with teams across the organization to reduce emissions in their scope of work. This will require learning about the specific emissions hotspot and potential solutions, evaluating options with program teams, and implementing agreed-upon actions.

Manage our Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for all products and services offered by OAF.

Ensure that the program adheres to ESIA processes, including evaluating potential new products and services and implementing any mitigating actions required.

Lead Innovation & Improvement

Research and propose improvements to sustainability in One Acre Fund’s operations across the board.
If approved, and if there is not already a clear owner, lead these innovations and improvements.

Top Skills and Qualifications

Technical capacity for improving sustainability

University (or higher) degree in Environmental Studies or a related field.
Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and implementing projects that improve organizational sustainability.
Ability to calculate environmental impacts including emissions footprints, LCAs, etc.

Passion for sustainability

Genuine passion for continually, sustainably, improving farmer livelihoods.
An accomplished collaborator who can bring others on our side and help them make necessary changes to their operations.

Communication & Collaboration

Strong verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences - from non-technically-trained colleagues to external experts.
English required. Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, or French a plus.

Productivity

Strong organizational skills and ability to keep dozens of diverse tasks and initiatives on track.

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Sponsor International Candidates

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

16 May 2024. Applications after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information reach out to margaret.vernon@oneacrefund.org

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.

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