Data Engineer at One Acre Fund | Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda

About One Acre Fund Established in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity. Operating across nine countries that host two-thirds of Africa's farming population, we provide top-notch farming supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a variety of other ess…

Job Title: Principal Architect Location: Nairobi, Kenya Reports to: Director, Technology Delivery About the Role: The Principal Architect will play a pivotal role as a senior individual contributor with extensive hands-on experience. This position is responsible for formulating the long-term architectural vision, strategy, and technical standards for our crucial lending, data, and customer value platform. This role requires a unique blend of in-depth technical expertise in software, platform, and data architecture, alongside the capability to influence and guide various engineering teams. The Principal Architect will ensure that all technical domains are integrated under a cohesive, scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise architecture that directly aligns with the company's mission and ambitious growth strategy. Main Responsibilities: Architectural Vision & Governance: Co-define and advocate for the long-term technical architecture and standards across the platform, ensuring alignment among software engineering, platform engineering, and data architecture domains. Technical Strategy & Architectural Oversight: Implement governance models to ensure architectural compliance, quality, and consistency across all technology domains, promoting scalability, security, and maintainability. Platform & Data Excellence: Establish and advocate for best practices in platform engineering (DevOps & cloud) and data architecture, fostering a culture of system resilience and data integrity. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work strategically with product managers, engineering managers, and business leaders to translate complex product visions into clear, robust, and well-governed technical architectures and execution plans. Hands-on Delivery & Mentorship: Actively contribute to production code in critical areas and serve as a technical coach for engineers, guiding the resolution of intricate technical challenges. Contribution & Impact: This position is critical for ensuring the architectural integrity of our core platform as the company grows and evolves. Your expertise will lead to a significant reduction in technical debt, enhanced system reliability, and accelerated delivery of new, market-enabling business capabilities.

Join Burhani Engineers as a Projects Finance Controller, where you will oversee the financial aspects of our diverse engineering projects. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with financial regulations, analyze project budgets, and collaborate with project managers to optimize financial performance. Your expertise will be crucial in forecasting and reporting financial metrics to support strategic decision-making.

The Senior Agronomy Manager will lead the strategic and operational initiatives for agronomy programs in the Kenyan coffee supply chain. Acting as a pivotal technical liaison, this role will connect coffee estates, cooperatives, and sustainability partners to enhance productivity, quality, compliance, and the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across both large estates and smallholder supply chains.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise the rollout of sustainability projects impacting over 60,000 farmers.Direct field planning and scheduling to ensure operational excellence and quality standards.Consolidate and manage data collection from field teams for accurate reporting and analysis.Oversee operational budgets and track expenses related to project activities.Team Leadership & Capacity BuildingInspire, mentor, and manage field extension teams and agronomy technicians, including soil scientists.Establish clear performance objectives and facilitate professional development for team members.Enhance technical capacity through structured training programs and practical on-farm demonstrations.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and farmer-centric service delivery.Coffee Agronomy and Regenerative AgricultureDesign and implement agronomic programs focused on coffee husbandry, soil fertility, rejuvenation protocols, integrated pest management (IPM), and yield optimization tailored to the Kenyan coffee production system.Oversee agronomic trials in designated demonstration plots.Promote the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and support initiatives for climate adaptation and mitigation, including carbon reduction strategies.Compliance & Certification SupportAssist the Certification Coordinator in implementing compliance standards.Support the coordination of internal and external audits along with corrective action plans.Train field teams and farm management on compliance requirements and certification standards.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Managing Director of Finance to lead our financial strategies and initiatives at aceliafrica. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the financial health of the organization. Your leadership will guide our financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya CloudFactory brings together advanced technology and a global workforce to turn complex data into actionable insights. Our mission centers on using AI to drive positive change and create real impact. We aim to connect one million people with meaningful work and develop leaders who inspire others. Our Culture CloudFactory values a workplace where everyone feels empowered, respected, and free to be themselves. Our core values shape how we work and grow together: Mission-Driven: Focused on economic and social impact. People-Centric: Committed to team growth, well-being, and inclusivity. Innovative: Open to change and collaborative improvement. Globally Connected: Encouraging teamwork across cultures and backgrounds. Role Overview The Senior Talent Management Specialist plays a key role in people operations and employee relations for CloudFactory Kenya. This position ensures policies, processes, and employment practices are applied consistently. Working closely with the Global Talent and Finance Teams, the specialist manages HR cases, supports daily operations, and maintains compliance. For complex or escalated issues, partnership with the Head of Talent is expected. The role offers room for professional development within a purpose-driven company. What You Will Do Employee Relations Management Oversee disciplinary cases Conduct investigations Implement performance improvement plans Address behavioral and conduct issues Ensure cases are resolved fairly, consistently, and in line with legal requirements Manager Support Guide managers through employee relations processes Advise on performance management procedures Interpret policies for managers Help address employee concerns Talent Lifecycle Coordination Support onboarding activities Assist with performance management Coordinate offboarding procedures Provide benefits administration support Compliance and Documentation Maintain accurate HR case records Ensure compliance with Kenya labor laws and company policies Support audits and reporting as needed

About GiveDirectlyAt GiveDirectly (GD), our mission is to revolutionize international philanthropy and transform millions of lives by delivering cash grants directly to those in need. The Brookings Institution estimates that an investment of $70 billion in cash transfers could bridge the global poverty gap. Currently, the aid sector allocates $135 billion annually, much of which is spent on ineffective interventions. GD seeks to redefine this paradigm by establishing cash transfers as the gold standard for foreign aid, akin to how index funds serve the financial sector, ultimately accelerating the end of extreme poverty.Since our inception in 2011, we've successfully raised over $1 billion and provided financial assistance to more than 1.5 million individuals across 15 countries. Our commitment to rigorous experimental research has demonstrated the significant positive impact of our programs. Recognized as one of the most innovative non-profit organizations by Fast Company, GD and the growing cash transfer movement have been featured in prominent outlets including the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.Our organizational culture is characterized by candor, analytical rigor, agility, and a non-hierarchical structure. With a global team of approximately 150 and country operations teams nearing 650, we represent 21 countries and speak 69 different languages. Our diverse team includes software engineers, experienced humanitarian workers, former management consultants, public servants, researchers, and field operations professionals – it’s a truly remarkable collective.We take pride in our core values, which are integral to our operations and decision-making. We put the people we serve at the heart of what we do and strive to cultivate a dynamic, high-performing environment. If our values resonate with you and inspire you, this could be an ideal opportunity.We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where all team members can thrive, succeed, and grow. We promote flexibility, mutual care, enjoyment in our work, and opportunities for professional development.

Become a pivotal member of our dynamic Product Growth team at M-KOPA! We are in search of an experienced Senior CRM Manager with a background in MVNO, super-apps, mobile gaming, or high-frequency subscription models. As we expand our FinTech division, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing the growth systems that enhance retention, upselling, and customer lifetime value for millions across the African continent.The Impact In this role, you will architect the infrastructure for retention and upselling, driving measurable customer lifetime value and revenue growth while fostering financial inclusion for traditionally underserved populations in Africa. To date, we have empowered over 7 million customers with access to more than $2 billion in credit. This is your opportunity to contribute to a mission that is genuinely transforming lives across an entire continent The Opportunity Build CRM from the ground up: Design and implement lifecycle programs across five African markets (Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa) utilizing proprietary data from millions of customers and a distinctive distribution model involving over 30,000 field agents and 300 telesales representatives. Own retention and upsell outcomes: Your performance will be evaluated based on LTV growth, retention rates, and upsell revenue, prioritizing substantial metrics over mere email statistics. Engage in hands-on activities daily: Develop automated customer journeys, design experiments, analyze results, and scale successful strategies — this role is not limited to strategic oversight. Global recognition: Join a company recognized by TIME 100 as one of the world’s most influential and by the Financial Times as Africa’s fastest-growing organization for four consecutive years (2022-2025).What You'll DoYou will lead the CRM strategy and execution from start to finish. This includes building automated customer journeys in CleverTap/Braze, conducting experiments on messaging and timing, analyzing retention cohorts, and scaling effective programs across various markets. Collaborate with Product, Commercial, and Operations teams to capitalize on customer behavior as growth opportunities.

Ajua, a pioneering startup with Silicon Valley backing, is revolutionizing the Integrated Customer Experience (#IntegratedCX) landscape in Africa. Our Data Science team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Ajua's product offerings not only address our clients' challenges but also elevate their understanding of customer needs to unprecedented levels. We are on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to spearhead the development, deployment, and monitoring of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions within our product suite. This role demands a commitment to scientific rigor and statistical methodologies to tackle the multifaceted challenges associated with creating and enhancing Integrated Customer Experience products.Key Responsibilities:Define business requirements and objectives as clear data science problems.Extract, cleanse, and transform relevant data to address various Integrated Customer Experience challenges for analysis, modeling, and reporting.Develop and implement cutting-edge analytics and machine learning models across the Ajua product stack, directly influencing merchants and enterprise clients.Collaborate with product teams to convert product feature requirements and use cases into experiments, leading the design, development, analysis, and reporting of outcomes that drive customer impact.Pursue continuous improvement of data science skills, focusing on problem-solving, writing efficient and maintainable code, mastering Integrated Customer Experience data, and proactively addressing customer and data-related product challenges.Engage in internal Data Science and broader technology project reviews and participate in community meet-ups.Work collaboratively with engineering, product, and customer success teams, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

As we continue to expand, Neo Group is actively seeking a Senior Social Media & Performance Specialist to collaborate with our esteemed local partners. With a robust network of over 1,400 skilled professionals across more than 10 countries, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and promote professional development in a vibrant and collaborative environment.Role OverviewAre you an expert in navigating the Kenyan digital landscape? We are in search of a dynamic Social Media & Performance Lead to spearhead our brand’s growth in one of the most thrilling betting markets globally.This role goes beyond mere content creation; it’s about cultivating a community. You will design our social media marketing strategy, expertly blending local cultural insights with performance marketing driven by data. From understanding complex gambling regulations to orchestrating viral campaigns on TikTok and managing influential partnerships, you will have the freedom to build and lead our presence in Kenya from the ground up.Key Responsibilities1. Strategy & Brand OwnershipMarket Growth: Craft and implement a tailored social media marketing strategy that resonates with the Kenyan player demographic.Cultural Localization: Develop and manage content that aligns with local trends, vernacular, and sporting interests.HQ Collaboration: Serve as the liaison between local initiatives and global headquarters strategy to ensure brand consistency.2. Performance & Paid MediaFull-Funnel Ads: Strategize and refine paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Meta (Ads Manager), Google Ads, and TikTok, ensuring a cohesive cross-channel experience.Data-Driven Optimization: Conduct extensive A/B testing and leverage analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, and DV360 to scale successful campaigns and enhance ROI.Compliance Focus: Guarantee that all assets and campaigns strictly adhere to Kenyan gambling advertising regulations and platform guidelines.3. Community & InfluenceEngagement: Propel organic growth and nurture a loyal community across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Influencer Network: Identify, recruit, and manage local influencers and partners to bolster brand credibility.Creative Direction: Oversee external contractors (designers, editors, copywriters) to produce high-quality visual content.

Join Prosidian Consulting as a Senior Wildlife Conservation Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, where your expertise will contribute significantly to wildlife preservation efforts. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable conservation strategies. You will conduct field assessments, analyze ecological data, and develop reports that inform policy decisions. Your passion for wildlife conservation will be critical in driving impactful initiatives.

Eram Talent is on the lookout for a skilled Electrical Foreman to become part of our dynamic team in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the construction and energy sectors. Our consultancy excels in connecting top-tier professionals with prestigious clients across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Energy, and beyond.In this crucial position, you will oversee and coordinate electrical construction activities on-site, ensuring that all tasks are executed in accordance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality benchmarks. The Electrical Foreman will guide a team of electricians and apprentices, promoting effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.Join a dedicated and vibrant team that prioritizes excellence and integrity in delivering superior electrical solutions.

Join our dynamic team as a Service Technician Trainee where you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional after-sales service for our Industrial Boilers division across East Africa while based in Kenya. Your role will involve regular visits to our industrial clients to foster strong relationships, enhance customer satisfaction, and showcase our service expertise. You will promote and sell our service offerings, including maintenance solutions, service contracts, and spare parts. Your proactive after-sales engagement will play a key role in identifying service opportunities and contributing to long-term business growth.Ensure optimal Boiler operation quality within your area of intervention.Manage existing maintenance contracts effectively.Respond to customer inquiries regarding troubleshooting.Oversee the supervision and commissioning of new Boilers.Generate detailed reports following each customer visit, offering recommendations for spare parts and retrofits.Maintain close collaboration with Boiler specialists in Germany.

Job Title: Sales ManagerLocation: TanzaniaWe are currently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Manager to join our client, a leading provider of HVAC solutions. This role is crucial for driving sales strategies aimed at sustainable growth and executing the annual sales plan within the region.The Sales Manager will be responsible for achieving sales targets, expanding market coverage, and enhancing profit by developing new sales channels for both existing and new product lines.Key Responsibilities:Achieve sales targets by expanding market coverage across various sectors.Manage business relationships and support local distributors in establishing a robust sales network.Identify and develop new B2B and B2C sales channels.Coordinate sales efforts with engineering, service, marketing, and other teams.Monitor stock availability and ensure timely customer updates on new product launches.Effectively address and resolve customer issues and complaints.Prepare monthly reports, market research, and competitive analysis.Perform any additional tasks as requested by the line manager.

Eram Talent is on the lookout for a highly proficient Meter Maintenance Foreman to become an integral part of our client’s vibrant utilities sector team. In this essential role, you will spearhead the oversight and coordination of maintenance and repair activities for metering devices, thereby guaranteeing precise and dependable service delivery. Your leadership will be crucial in sustaining the safety and efficiency of maintenance operations.As the Meter Maintenance Foreman, you will mentor a team of technicians, offering guidance and support in diagnosing and resolving technical challenges associated with various meter types. You will significantly contribute to the implementation of maintenance programs, the management of work schedules, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.Key Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities for metering systems to ensure peak performance and reliability. Lead a team of maintenance technicians by providing training, support, and supervision in all metering-related tasks. Strategically plan and schedule maintenance and repair work to minimize service interruptions and ensure prompt task completion. Conduct thorough inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of metering devices to identify and rectify issues effectively. Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Implement and assess quality control measures to uphold high standards of maintenance and safety. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for the seamless integration and functionality of metering systems.

Join One Acre Fund as a Senior Associate in our Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative microinsurance solutions that foster financial resilience for smallholder farmers across Africa. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance our products and programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of our beneficiaries. Your expertise will contribute to our mission of alleviating poverty and empowering farmers through customized safety net solutions.

Role overview M-KOPA seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join its Credit & Underwriting team. This fully remote position, based in Nairobi, centers on developing machine learning models that guide credit eligibility and pricing. The work directly shapes lending strategies for millions of customers in five African markets. Why join M-KOPA? Make a measurable difference by expanding access to credit for underserved communities. M-KOPA has already provided over $2 billion in credit to more than 7 million customers, with daily payment volumes exceeding 1.5 million transactions. Work at a company recognized on the TIME 100 list of most influential companies and named Africa’s fastest-growing company by the Financial Times for four consecutive years (2022–2025). Support a mission-driven, carbon-negative initiative that has displaced over 2.1 million tonnes of emissions. What you will do Design, build, and improve machine learning models for credit scoring and pricing, with a focus on increasing financial access for customers typically excluded from formal lending systems. Work with large-scale repayment datasets from five African countries, balancing growth and credit risk through data-driven model development. Collaborate closely with a focused team that manages the full lifecycle of credit scoring, loan eligibility, and pricing optimization. Location This is a fully remote role based in Nairobi.