2026 Calling: Lead Creative, Public Pod at One Acre Fund Driving High-Impact Fundraising
One Acre Fund is recruiting a Lead Creative, Public Pod—an exciting opportunity for experienced grant writers and project managers to play a strategic role in scaling agricultural impact across Africa. This position sits within the organization’s public fundraising team and is central to securing funding that supports millions of smallholder farmers.
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund serves over 5.5 million farmers across nine African countries. The organization provides farm inputs, training, credit, and other services that help farmers increase productivity and resilience. On average, participating farmers boost their income and assets by more than 35%.
With a team of over 9,000 staff, the organization is working toward an ambitious goal: reaching 10 million farm families annually by 2030. Achieving this growth depends heavily on strong fundraising—and that’s where this role comes in.
About the Role
The Lead Creative, Public Pod is a senior-level position combining technical grant writing, strategic thinking, and leadership. The role focuses on developing high-quality proposals and reports for bilateral and multilateral donors while supporting team leadership and internal coordination.
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of high-value funding deliverables and act as a strategic deputy within the Public Pod team.
Key Responsibilities
This role blends writing expertise with project management and leadership:
- High-Stakes Technical Writing & Strategy
- Lead the development of at least two major deliverables per month
- Translate complex program data into clear, compelling narratives
- Align proposals with donor priorities while centering farmer perspectives
- Maintain deep technical knowledge of the organization’s model and impact
- Project Management & Coordination
- Oversee the full lifecycle of grant writing projects
- Coordinate with internal teams such as field operations and finance
- Ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals and reports
- Apply tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and quality
- Leadership Support & Analytics
- Act as a deputy to the team lead on strategic and operational tasks
- Manage funding data and maintain accurate tracking systems
- Mentor and supervise junior team members
- Support donor engagement and external collaborations
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund emphasizes continuous learning and professional development. Staff benefit from:
- Weekly check-ins and mentorship
- Structured training programs
- Biannual career reviews and goal-setting
- Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding organization
This role offers a clear pathway for long-term career advancement in international development and fundraising.
Required Qualifications
The organization is looking for candidates with a strong background in grant writing and international development:
- 5–7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in grant writing or proposal development
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Experience working with institutional donors (especially European donors preferred)
- Familiarity with international development or agricultural programs
- Strong interest in improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fluency in English
Location and Eligibility
The role is open to candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the following countries:
- African program countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria
- European countries: France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium
The job location is flexible within these regions.
Why This Role Matters
Fundraising is critical to scaling One Acre Fund’s impact. By producing compelling, data-driven proposals, the Lead Creative helps unlock funding that directly supports farmers’ livelihoods. The role combines storytelling, analytics, and strategy to influence major donors and drive meaningful change.
For professionals passionate about agriculture, development, and communication, this position offers a chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization with measurable impact.
Application Details
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of 22 June 2026. Early application is strongly encouraged due to the competitive nature of the role.
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