Tupande Government Relations Policy and Advocacy Senior Coordinator - (Fixed Term)

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 a strategic government relations professional with 3+ years of experience to help shape Tupande’s policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement strategy across Kenya while managing high-impact public sector partnerships and operational risk.

Strategic Execution & Analytical Support

• →Monitor and track policy and regulatory developments affecting agriculture and agro-processing, synthesizing insights to inform leadership decision-making.
• →Prepare high-quality briefings, policy analyses, and key talking points to support the Unit and department lead ahead of external engagements and strategic forums.

Stakeholder Mapping & Coordination

• →Build, track, and update stakeholder maps to leverage strategic relationships across government bodies, regulators, and the private sector.
• →Cultivate and maintain active networks across national government ministries and private sector associations to support and advocate for Tupande's policy goals.
• →Support the unit lead in representing Tupande at key forums to help position the organization as a leading voice on agricultural policy.
• →Organize logistics and facilitate occasional field events or consultative meetings to increase organizational fluency among government and private sector players.

Advocacy Projects Execution

• →Coordinate and execute specific day-to-day project tasks that aim to improve the operating environment for smallholder farmers on a national or regional level.
• →Actively build rapid fluency across public sector interest areas, including seed and fertilizer regulations, extension services, value addition, and trade to better support advocacy needs.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. 
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of professional experience in policy analysis and advocacy with evidence of strong network building at the national/county level
• Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of policy analysis, legislative processes, and governance structures in Kenya.
• Skills: Strong research, analytical, and report-writing capabilities, combined with excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

As soon as possible

Nairobi, Kenya.

1 year, renewable

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

21 October 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.