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The Malawi GR Lead will create and manage strategic relationships with the
Government; keep them informed of our work, scope opportunities for
partnership, and ensure that the program is compliant with the relevant
policies and regulations.

On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One
Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more
information.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Malawi GR Lead will manage strategic relationships with the Government;
keep them informed of our work, scope opportunities for partnership, and
ensure that the program is compliant with the relevant policies and
regulations. They will also manage the work of 5 Local Government Assistants
based in our districts of operation.

You will report to Government Relations Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive national-level strategy Establish a network of senior government and
political champions at parliamentary and cabinet levels to support One Acre
Fund’s program and future expansion. Organize meetings and field visits for
strategic outreach to national government and politicians to increase their
fluency in our program and unlock opportunities.
People management Manage the activities of 5+ local government relations
staff across multiple districts. Provide training on work planning, strategy,
IT skill, and mentoring for the local government team.


Compliance and Risk Management Engage Lilongwe-based regulators, help fulfill
compliance requirements, and complete other discrete government and external
partner engagement tasks.
Policy intelligence work Build expertise on agricultural, NGO, and
microfinance policy issues (i.e. subsidy programs, extension, market access,
regional economic trade) that are relevant to OAF operations, and design
strategies to respond to both opportunities and future risk.


Manage government partnerships Initiate and coordinate partnerships with the
Government in the agriculture sector. These may include OAF’s participation in
the universal subsidy, among others.
Strategic communication Be the main external communicator on behalf of One
Acre Fund. Internally, communicate regularly and collaborate with the Malawi
field and innovations teams and global government relations and policy teams.
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
A well-established network and working relationships with senior government
officials, political leaders and technical officers. Experience engaging the
government in the agriculture sector is an added advantage


Work experience in stakeholder or government relations on behalf of non-
governmental actors, with fluency in the Malawian Government and political
structures.
Strong educational background – a Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s added
advantage. Degrees in public policy, political science, public administration,
law, international development, or business preferred.
Experience analyzing policies, legislation, and regulatory frameworks to
produce meaningful, relevant briefing materials for senior management.


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with high
attention to detail.
Experience dealing positively with challenges.
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work, and enthusiasm for
learning, and openness to feedback.
Experience managing and driving results through teams, and working with
colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Experience with remote management is
desired.
Experience working with INGOs and interest in international development work
This might include research bodies or other public bodies with a focus on
agriculture and rural development in Africa.
You will need to be disciplined, highly organized and work autonomously as
your role involves remote working. We are looking for someone with a high
level of professional maturity.


Willingness to travel In the first ~12 months, Your role will involve
frequent travel (up to 50%) between Lilongwe, our HQ in Zomba and the
districts where we operate. Some international travel may also be required.
Language Fluency in English and Chichewa required.
PREFERRED START DATE
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by
role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working
remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility
in confirming a start date.

JOB LOCATION
Lilongwe, Malawi

BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
No; Must have existing rights to work in Malawi.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
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 (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send
applications or application materials to this email address.

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

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