Kenya Government Relations Specialist at One Acre Fund

ABOUT THE ROLE

We want to reach every farming community in Kenya by 2030. You will oversee compliance work, risk mitigation and resolution, managing operational partnerships and champion building of programs. You will report to the Government Relations Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner Engagement and Relationship Management

1. You will manage relationships with government officials at the Local/County level.
2. You will coordinate our involvement in operational partnerships together with the government and other large development agencies by identifying opportunities and managing the required administrative work streams
3. You will coordinate and support our teams with government relations work streams

Team Management

1. You will manage the team of Local Government Officers (LGOs), providing them with managerial support and process authorization
2. You will also oversee the team's professional development by providing career development

Project Management

1. You will research and report on new policies or regulatory developments that may affect any of our operations.
2. You will track and help resolve regulatory risks affecting us.
3. You will support strategy development and operational planning – support with the implementation of short-term and long-term goals, goals, policies, and operating procedures
4. You will support in coordinating all field events which include input delivery visits, harvest visits, and exhibition days among others

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:

1. 4+ years of experience with Sociology, International Development/Relations, Public Policy, Government Relations, Business Administration, or any other related field
2. Project management skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse teams
3. Field experience
4. Language: English and Swahili