Careers stories
Discover our latest careers stories - from interviews with staff at all levels of the organisation, to advice and top-tips for your application journey and deep dives on all things DEI, we hope these blogs help you understand even more about what a career at One Acre Fund looks like.
Discover our careers stories
In My Own Words: Ange Ishimwe
Ange Ishimwe shares her career journey, why personal and collective development matters to her, and how she’s creating spaces for more women to access these opportunities.
In My Own Words: Sibusisiwe Kamanga
In this piece, Sibusisiwe reflects on her career journey, her approach to leadership and mentorship, and what inspires her most about working in agricultural development.
In My Own Words: Zainab Haruna
In this piece, Zainab reflects on her journey into tree work, why finding her ikigai was important to her, and what it means to be a woman leading change.
In My Own Words: Jeanne Mukarukundo
In this piece, Jeanne shares why she sees her career as an avocado tree, how she supports farmers in building resilience and prosperity, and the many ways she continues to grow impact, both at work and beyond.
In My Own Words: Christine Gitobu
Christine shares her journey from the world of banking and fintech to the frontlines of field work, how she made the pivot and why her colleagues now fondly call her “headteacher.”
My Journey into One Acre Fund - Metoucela Nsabimbona
Metoucela shares about his first days joining One Acre Fund, making a bold career pivot, and what it’s like working from our rural headquarters in Burundi.
In My Own Words: Emmanuella Niyoyita
Emmanuella shares her career journey from development to the corporate world and back again. She opens up about what drew her back to impact work and what she loves most about her role today.
Women in Senior Leadership: Championing Inclusion
In this piece, Alexa shares how she fosters inclusion within her team and why this is crucial in shaping organizational culture.
Impact vs. Profit: Choosing a Career that Makes a Difference
It's no longer just about financial rewards and climbing the corporate ladder—people want to use their expertise to make a real difference.
In My Own Words: Esther Nyongesa
Esther turned childhood doodles into a career that impacts millions of farmers. Read about her creative journey, impactful work, and how she balances design with her personal passions.
My Unexpected Career Path to Senior Leadership
Read about Jake’s career journey, why he finds purpose in his role, the head-and-heart balance his role requires, and why he believes his line of work can be an excellent launch pad into executive C-suite leadership.
In My Own Words: Sian Wanjiru
In this piece, Sian Wanjiru shares her inspiring journey from the world of chemical engineering and business to social development.
In My Own Words: Imeldah Wamela
In this piece, Imeldah shares her career journey, from an eager graduate to a specialist leading a team and impacting farming communities.
Doreen Ndishabandi: How my passion for People work spurred my career growth
In this piece, Doreen reflects on her career transition – from heading our Rwanda program’s Government Relations, Policy, and People teams to becoming our Global Chief of Staff – what she enjoys about her people-focused role, and how she creates impact.
In My Own Words: Karen Makumi
We recently caught up with Karen where she shared about her transition from the world of business consulting into recruitment, the transferable skills she brought into her current role, and why she’s enjoying this phase of her career.
In My Own Words: Concilia Ogolla
In this piece, Concilia dives into her career journey, from her initial interest in One Acre Fund to the lessons she learns from smallholder farmers and how that influences her work.
A Manifesto: Why More Leaders Should Pursue Careers in People
People-related work is foundational to any managerial and executive role. Learning how to call leaders to your banner, multiplying the performance of large teams, and shifting culture - all incredibly valuable leadership skills.
Women in the workplace: Nurturing an inclusive culture
To ensure we provide equal opportunities and a safe and respectable workplace environment, we are taking deliberate steps to attract, retain, and develop female talent.
Shattering the perception ceiling: How can employers advance women’s recruitment?
At One Acre Fund, while we ask ourselves why we are not receiving as many applications from women as we would like; we also actively learn from industry trends and continually explore strategies to encourage more women to seek roles in agriculture and development.
From internship to leadership: Navigating the growth trajectory
Liviness speaks about her career progression, and her deep desire to use her skills to impact the farming community that raised her.
Finding career fulfillment in tree work
Isabel talks about her career journey and her dedication to fostering climate resilience and supporting farmers to become more prosperous.
‘Good for the mind, work, and community’: Why I love working upcountry
Kevin and Hellen explore the positive impacts of living and working in rural areas, how it boosts productivity and mental well-being, and the exciting adventures they've had along the way.
Making numbers count: How a career in finance drives social impact
Albert shares his inspiring journey of choosing to work from a rural headquarters, where he connects financial data to tangible impact, serving farmers and smallholder farming communities.
Why it is important for us to be close to the farmers we serve
What would you give for a career that allows you to earn a living and make a genuine difference in people's lives? As it turns out, not much. At One Acre Fund, this is precisely what we strive for and do daily.
