One Acre Fund Tanzania Market Access Lead Jobs in Kenya

One Acre Fund Tanzania Market Access Lead Jobs in Kenya This is a senior role at the heart of OAF Tanzania’s commercial ambition. You will define and lead the organisation’s market access strategy and portfolio, deciding which value chains to prioritise, shaping the commercial model for each, and building the partnerships needed to make them viable.

You will lead a team delivering both farmer-facing and commercial workstreams, bringing together strategy, commercial design, field delivery, and partner execution into a coherent and scalable portfolio.

This is not a hands-on field role, but it demands enough operational depth to guide execution effectively and ensure that every moving part connects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Market Access Portfolio Strategy & Prioritization

Define multi-year strategy across priority value chains (e.g., cashew, avocado) with clear sequencing and resourcing

Evaluate and recommend investment, partnership, pilot, or scale decisions based on viability and farmer impact

Translate country-level goals into a focused portfolio balancing growth and risk management

Value Chain Development

Develop commercially sound models for processing and aggregation

Lead identification, negotiation, and performance management of strategic partners and processors

Oversee farmer-facing delivery to align field operations with commercial requirements and farmer inclusion goals

Performance, Analysis & Risk Management

Drive financial analysis, growth plans, and data-backed recommendations for scaling or exiting workstreams

Implement systems to monitor supply, sales, partner performance, and farmer outcomes

Identify operational, commercial, and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies

Leadership: Team, Cross-Functional & Representation

Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountability across HQ and field delivery

Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Government Relations for seamless execution

Serve as liaison for buyers, government stakeholders, and donors; advise country

leadership on capital and talent allocation

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field

At least 5 years of experience in agribusiness, market access, value chain development, or commercial agriculture — including leading teams and driving strategy through execution

Strong commercial instincts and numerical fluency; ability to build/interrogate financial models and make sound data-driven decisions

Ability to operate at multiple levels — strategy, team management, and operational detail

Practical understanding of value chains from farmer aggregation and compliance through to processing, buyers, and export dynamics

Experience negotiating and managing external partners (processors, exporters, buyers, service providers) and holding them accountable

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Tanzania Market Access Lead Jobs in Kenya

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