Tanzania Government Relations Lead at One Acre Fund April 2025

Government Relations Lead at One Acre Fund Tanzania April 2025

Seeking a dynamic Government Relations Lead with 4+ yrs experience to
build high-level partnerships, shape policy, and mitigate risks, fueling
One Acre Fund’s growth & impact for smallholder farmers in
Tanzania.
Location Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Career Level Professionals

About One Acre Fund
Founded
in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the
agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more
productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and
professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we
make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on
credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and
agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we
serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role
You will lead One Acre Fund’s government
engagement in Tanzania, forging strategic partnerships with senior
government and political leaders to achieve the country vision of
serving smallholder farmers. By shaping and advocating for
farmer-friendly policies, you will identify growth opportunities and
mitigate regulatory risks, improve collaboration with external agencies,
and ensure a culture of compliance. You will report directly to the
Country Director and manage the local Government Relations Team to
expand One Acre Fund’s impact.

Responsibilities

• Government
  Relations Team Leadership: Provide guidance to the local GR team,
  aligning its work with One Acre Fund’s vision and objectives.
• Strategic
  Collaborations: Build networks with government institutions,
  parliamentarians, NGOs, and private-sector partners to lead policy
  advocacy and pursue initiatives—such as advancing productivity, climate
  resilience, and market access—that support One Acre Fund’s country
  objectives.
• Regulatory & Risk Management: Track political
  and regulatory changes, address potential barriers, and maintain
  compliance with national requirements.
• Partner Outreach:
  Organize high-level visits, deliver targeted briefings, and promote One
  Acre Fund’s programs at parliamentary/cabinet levels.
• Coordination:
  Work with other department heads to design compliance training,
  reinforce accountability, and integrate government relations into
  broader organizational goals.
• Policy Advocacy: Represent One
  Acre Fund’s interests with regulators and authorities, influencing
  policy that benefits farmers and fosters sustainable growth.

Career Growth and Development
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.

Qualifications

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.
  For this role specifically, you will have: 4+ years’ experience in
  government or external relations, policy advocacy, or related fields,
  within the Tanzanian context
• In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian government structures, regulations, and political processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations or a related field
• Partner management skills: relationships with government officials, partner organizations, and our teams
• Analytical and risk management expertise: track regulatory changes, preempt barriers, and mitigate issues
• Communication: convey complex information to diverse audiences, both in writing and in person
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Iringa / Dodoma / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline
06 July 2025.
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.