Ethiopia Innovations and Growth Lead

Job Description

A proven track record with a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing complex projects or operations, or social enterprise programs in emerging markets, e.g., in agricultural innovation, extension, research & development, marketing, product development, consulting or MEL in agriculture, public health, or education (including 3+ years in one of our countries of operation).
Experience identifying strategic gaps and designing “Learning Agendas” – knowing exactly which questions we need to answer through field trials before committing to a national-scale rollout.
Field-First Mindset: Significant experience living and working in rural or “last-mile” settings, with a deep understanding of the associated operational challenges.
Experimental Design & “Piloting” Mindset: Proven ability to design and execute field trials or pilot programs. You understand how to set up a “test vs. control” environment to see if a new intervention actually drives impact, you understand KPIs and success metrics and you have the judgment to adjust as needed when challenges come.
Evaluation Frameworks: Analyze qualitative/quantitative field data, and turn raw results into a “Go/No-Go” recommendation for leadership. A plus if experience working with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams to design surveys.
Experience managing large teams (5-10+ team members) and delivering projects successfully.
English required, Amharic preferred.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
On-site in Addis Ababa or Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, with regular visits to our field areas of operations (around 35% of the time).

Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility
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
25 July 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.

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