Commercial Strategy Lead – High Value Crops
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One Acre Fund is hiring a Commercial Strategy Lead for its High Value Crops and Potato portfolio in Kenya. The role leads strategic, cross-functional initiatives spanning commercial analysis, project management, and portfolio performance to drive farmer impact and commercial sustainability. Apply by 14 January 2027.
- Leads strategic projects across High Value Crops and Potato value chains
- Cross-functional coordination with Agronomy, Supply Chain, Operations and Government Relations
- Commercial analysis, forecasting and business-case development
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One Acre Fund is hiring a Commercial Strategy Lead for its High Value Crops and Potato portfolio in Kenya. The role leads strategic, cross-functional initiatives spanning commercial analysis, project management, and portfolio performance to drive farmer impact and commercial sustainability. Apply by 14 January 2027.
- Leads strategic projects across High Value Crops and Potato value chains
- Cross-functional coordination with Agronomy, Supply Chain, Operations and Government Relations
- Commercial analysis, forecasting and business-case development
- Deadline: apply by 14 January 2027
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One Acre Fund Commercial Strategy Lead – High Value Crops Jobs in Kenya
One Acre Fund Commercial Strategy Lead – High Value Crops Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives that support High Value Crops (HVC) and Potato portfolio growth while advancing farmer impact and commercial sustainability.
Translate long-term strategic priorities into executable projects, scalable solutions and measurable business outcomes across agricultural value chains.
Drive portfolio performance, stakeholder alignment, commercial analysis and operational execution to support organizational growth and impact objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Project Leadership
- Lead and execute strategic projects supporting High Value Crops and Potato strategies.
- Translate strategic priorities into structured implementation plans, timelines, milestones and accountability frameworks.
- Manage key HVC workstreams through established Stage-Gate project management processes.
- Identify strategic opportunities, risks and intervention priorities that support organizational growth and farmer impact.
- Ensure successful execution of initiatives from concept development through implementation and scale-up.
- Commercial Analysis & Business Insights
- Lead planning, forecasting and performance analysis across priority HVC value chains.
- Analyze farmer performance, market trends, pricing dynamics, supply conditions and operational data.
- Generate actionable business insights that support evidence-based decision-making.
- Develop business cases for product diversification, commercial partnerships and margin improvement opportunities.
- Assess investment opportunities and recommend strategic actions based on commercial viability and impact potential.
- Support portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions.
- Cross-Functional Project Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Agronomy, Supply Chain, Government Relations, Operations and other business functions.
- Drive alignment on variety trials, regulatory approvals, seed multiplication and commercial rollout activities.
- Lead strategic task forces and project working groups.
- Monitor project dependencies, deliverables and implementation milestones.
- Influence stakeholders and drive collaboration without direct reporting authority.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination across teams.
- Portfolio Performance Management
- Track, monitor and report strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the HVC portfolio.
- Evaluate initiatives using commercial, operational and farmer-impact performance criteria.
- Recommend whether initiatives should be scaled, adapted, paused or discontinued based on evidence and business performance.
- Support integration of portfolio priorities into Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Contribute to business planning, forecasting and performance review cycles.
- Leadership Communication & Reporting
- Prepare strategic analysis, presentations and recommendations for senior leadership forums.
- Support HVC leadership discussions, S&OP reviews and Steering Committee meetings.
- Communicate project updates, risks, opportunities and decision requirements clearly.
- Support strategic alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- Produce reporting
- materials that facilitate informed decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Economics, Project Management, Strategy, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Advanced qualifications in Business Administration, Strategy or Project Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Experience translating organizational strategy into operational execution plans.
Experience working in agribusiness, agriculture, commercial operations, strategy consulting or related sectors is desirable.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making across functions.
Experience in commercial planning, business analytics and performance management is preferred.
Technical Skills
Strategic Project Management.
Portfolio and Programme Management.
Commercial Strategy Development.
Business Performance Analysis.
Financial and Commercial Modelling.
Strategic Planning and Execution.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Data Analysis and Business Intelligence.
Stakeholder Management.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis.
Business Case Development.
Key Competencies
Exceptional Project Management Skills.
Strong Stakeholder Management and Influence Skills.
Strategic Thinking and Planning.
Analytical and Critical Thinking.
Commercial Acumen and Financial Awareness.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
Leadership and Team Coordination.
Communication and Presentation Skills.
Change Management and Execution Excellence.
Results Orientation and Accountability.
Technical Tools
Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft PowerPoint.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Google Workspace Tools.
Business Reporting and Analytics Tools.
Career Development Opportunities
Access to mentorship and structured professional development.
Weekly coaching and performance check-ins with management.
Regular learning and training opportunities.
Career development reviews every six months.
Opportunity to contribute to strategic organizational growth and long-term impact initiatives.
Exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional strategy execution and high-impact agricultural programmes.
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