Job announcement
Post Date :
July 01 2026
Deadline :
September 26 2026
Reference Number :
job-ken
Vacancies :
1 vacancies
Minimun Experience :
4 Year(s)
Minimun Education :
Masters
Age :
18 - 55
Gender :
Not specified
Job shift :
Full-time
Job type :
Job level :
Senior
Salary :
As per organization salary scale
Location :
Kenya
Sectors :
About Job announcement
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Description
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande. Close to 500 staff in our Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications.
Seeking an exceptional AI and automation engineering leader to build Tupande's automation capability, lead high-impact solutions, and help scale farmer impact through hands-on engineering, business partnership, and technical leadership.
Set and drive Tupande's AI strategy, automation and engineering
Partner with senior leadership to identify how automation, AI, engineering, and technology can accelerate Tupande's strategic priorities and farmer impact
Translate business needs into a clear engineering and automation roadmap aligned to the organization's long-term vision
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability
Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and innovation priorities
Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI, automation, and business solutions
Ensure automation, AI, enterprise systems, integrations, and software solutions are designed to solve real business problems and deliver measurable value
Guide solution architecture and engineering decisions to balance speed, quality, sustainability, and scalability
Personally contribute to the design, review, prototyping, and delivery of high-priority automation, AI, integration, and software initiatives
Conduct architecture reviews, solution reviews, and technical quality assessments to ensure solutions remain reliable, maintainable, secure, and scalable
Establish and oversee integration standards across enterprise systems, AI platforms, automation solutions, middleware, APIs, and third-party technologies
Ensure business systems exchange information reliably and efficiently through well-designed integration patterns and architectures
Oversee the successful delivery, adoption, and performance of Tupande’s automation and engineering portfolio
Build and strengthen Tupande's AI & automation engineering capability
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and disciplined execution.
Establish robust governance and performance standards (SOPs) to ensure consistent delivery excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Build long-term technical leadership and succession pipelines by mentoring specialists in AI, automation, and integration aligned with strategic goals.
Drive organizational transformation through automation and AI
Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and modern engineering practices across the organization
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve decision-making, reduce cost-to-serve, and enhance customer experience
Ensure automation and AI initiatives are delivering measurable operational and business impact
Position Tupande as a leader in the practical application of technology within agricultural operations
Provide stewardship of the AI & automation engineering portfolio
Monitor the health, performance, value realization, and sustainability of engineering investments across the organization
Proactively manage technical, operational, and delivery risks
Balance immediate delivery priorities with long-term platform, capability, and organizational needs
Ensure the engineering portfolio continues to support business growth, resilience, and future strategic ambitions
Maintain external awareness and organizational influence
Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and leading engineering practices
Build strong partnerships across One Acre Fund and external technology ecosystems
Represent Tupande's engineering and automation priorities in strategic discussions and planning forums
Continuously elevate the organization's understanding and effective use of technology
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.
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Knowledge
Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Systems) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications.
Comprehensive understanding of how AI, automation, and software engineering drive organizational strategy and business performance.
Expert knowledge of enterprise systems, automation platforms, digital transformation, and organizational change management.
Deep understanding of Tupande’s operating model, customer journeys, and long-term strategic ambitions.
Technical skills
Demonstrated expertise building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and software solutions, including complex enterprise system integrations (APIs, middleware, third-party platforms).
Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking, with the ability to translate strategic business priorities into scalable technical roadmaps and identify practical applications for emerging technologies.
Proven ability to guide technical decision-making, evaluate complex trade-offs, and conduct rigorous architecture and code reviews.
Robust portfolio management and prioritization capabilities to ensure sustained, high-impact delivery.
Other
Proven track record in hands-on delivery of production-grade technology solutions, balancing deep engineering contribution with effective leadership and capability building.
Strategic leader with strong commercial and operational acumen, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational change amidst ambiguity.
Ownership-driven mindset, accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes and passionate about leveraging technology to maximize farmer impact
As soon as possible
Preferred office location: Nairobi, Kenya. Other office locations may be considered for the right candidate.
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
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.
26 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
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.
Apply here: https://grnh.se/flkp0ean1us