Operations Administrative Assistant [Fixed-Term]

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.

About the Role

The Operations Administrative Assistant will manage critical administrative and operational tasks to ensure the seamless delivery of services for the Eastern Region field team. You will play a key support role in budget tracking, expenditure planning, and resource coordination, enabling the team to expand its impact and reach more smallholder farmers over the next five years. Additionally, you will serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, delivering exceptional customer service to partners, farmers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Team Staffing and Administration Management

Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and projects, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and materials preparation.

Draft and maintain field team training content with manager support

Participate in decisions and brainstorming processes that lead to resolution of customer inquiries and operations projects and tasks.

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 :

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

JInja, Mubende – Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 years ( renewable)

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

30 June 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.  Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.