Tanzania Government Relations Lead

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

One Acre Fund Tanzania is part of One Acre Fund Global, a non-profit social enterprise that supplies financing and training to help smallholders grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity.

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 (), 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.