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One Acre FundMalawi Market Access Lead
One Acre Fund provides farm supplies, financing, agricultural training, and services to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. Established in 2006, the organization operates a program…
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One Acre Fund provides farm supplies, financing, agricultural training, and services to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. Established in 2006, the organization operates a program in Malawi founded in 2016 that serves hundreds of thousands of farmers primarily through southern regional operations. The organization is currently seeking a Malawi Market Access Lead to direct the development of high-value cash crop chains within the country. This on-site role involves directing…
Job Description
One Acre Fund provides farm supplies, financing, agricultural training, and services to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. Established in 2006, the organization operates a program in Malawi founded in 2016 that serves hundreds of thousands of farmers primarily through southern regional operations. The organization is currently seeking a Malawi Market Access Lead to direct the development of high-value cash crop chains within the country.
This on-site role involves directing market access strategies, driving buyback expansion, and innovating agricultural value chains to boost profits for smallholders and generate sustainable export revenue. The position suits an impact-driven, entrepreneurial professional capable of managing complex projects independently while leading headquarters and field teams toward ambitious targets. Work locations include Zomba or Lilongwe, Malawi.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute the Malawi Market Access strategy, including work planning and seasonal target delivery
- Structure and build out headquarters and field teams to support expansive buyback growth
- Manage all procurement and buyback operations from initial planning through commercialization and aggregation
- Refine and scale the chili buyback initiative toward a 2030 target
- Reconstruct the soya buyback framework to establish positive margins with local buyers
- Initiate new buyback value chains based on farmer impact analysis and market demand
- Establish crop processing services such as solar fruit dryers using dedicated big bet investments
Requirements
- Align completely with the values of One Acre Fund
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach with a strong bias toward action and risk mitigation
- Manage multiple medium to large projects in parallel with high independence
- Utilize autonomous analytical decision-making based on key performance indicators
Qualifications
- Possess a background as a passionate, hard-working, and result-oriented individual
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
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Where is this role located?
This position is located on-site in Zomba or Lilongwe, Malawi.
What is the employment type?
The source posting indicates this is a full-time position.
Are visa or work permits supported?
Yes, One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this job, though nationals or individuals with an extensive professional background in their countries of operation are preferred.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 09 September 2026, with hiring managed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
What salary is offered?
The exact salary is not stated in the job posting.
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