One Acre Fund Uganda Head of Commercial Strategy and Execution Jobs in Uganda

One Acre Fund Uganda Head of Commercial Strategy and Execution Jobs in Uganda; As the Commercial Lead, you will design and execute our commercial vision in Uganda. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and rural execution, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes both market access for cash crops (like Coffee and Macadamia) and oversight of our rural retail operations (input sales). This is a high-impact role where you will own the full P&L, lead vertical integration efforts, and design the systems that connect thousands of farmers to global markets.

Responsibilities

Shape the Strategy: Define the 3–5 year commercial roadmap for Uganda. Conduct value chain analyses and decide where to play—from rural aggregation to processing and export

Innovate & Scale: Build and manage a structured pipeline of commercial pilots. Test new market access and rural retail models, using data-driven insights to turn small-scale innovations into country-wide programs

Drive Operational Excellence: Manage the end-to-end execution of crop buybacks and input sales. Ensure products meet rigorous quality standards and optimise last-mile input distribution to ensure farmers have what they need to thrive

Own the P&L: Responsible for revenue growth, margin optimisation, and capital allocation. Build financial models that cover OPEX, CAPEX, and FX exposure where applicable

Build Partnerships: Act as lead representative with buyers, processors, and distributors. Build strategic alliances to strengthen value chains and represent the organisation at external events

People Management: Directly manage two workstream leads and be responsible for the growth, development, and high-performing culture of the Commercial team

Career Growth and Development

Weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance

Career reviews every six months, with time set aside to discuss aspirations and career goals

Opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term

career

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or a related field

Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development, market access, or commercial strategy

Value Chain Expertise: Deep understanding of agricultural value chains; experience with Coffee or Macadamia strongly preferred

Relevant Skills:

Commercial & Strategic Acumen: Ability to develop commercial strategies and identify significant revenue generation and impact opportunities in the agricultural sector

Innovation Pipeline Management: Capability in prioritising, designing, running, and scaling commercial pilots in a logical and evidence-based sequence

Financial & Risk Modeling: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and budget management

Supply Chain & Logistical Execution: Proven capability in overseeing partner negotiations, aggregation logistics, quality control, last-mile distribution, and ensuring products meet buyer standards or export regulations

Project & Performance Management: Track record of setting and reviewing KPIs, managing complex multi-workstream projects, and driving accountability for results

Partnership Management: Success in identifying, developing, and managing commercial partnerships with buyers, processors, and distributors

Stakeholder Influence: Ability to represent the department at senior levels and secure buy-in from cross-functional teams, including Field Operations and Government Relations

People Leadership: Experience coaching senior staff and building a results-oriented, collaborative team culture

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Uganda Head of Commercial Strategy and Execution Jobs in Uganda

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