Investor Relations Specialist
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One Acre Fund is hiring an Investor Relations Specialist in Nairobi to support loan compliance, lender due diligence, financial reporting, and strategic projects within a small Kenya–U.S. team. The role suits candidates with strong finance, accounting, and Excel skills and offers mentorship, career reviews, and a renewable one-year contract.
- Hands-on investor relations and debt finance experience in a social enterprise
- Based in Nairobi with a small, cross-border Kenya–U.S. team
- Strong focus on Excel, financial modeling, and lender reporting
- Renewable 1-year contract with health insurance and paid time off
- Open only to Kenyan citizens or permanent residents
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
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- Follow the instructions from One Acre Fund Kenya Careers; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-12-02.
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- Deadline is available: 2026-12-02
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Original source description
One Acre Fund relies on grant funding to support our operations, but also takes on debt to finance our working capital needs. This role is on the Investor Relations (IR) team, which manages our debt needs, identifies and grows relationships with lenders, and advises on capital structure and liquidity management. The Specialist will support the IR team across loan compliance and reporting, lender due diligence, team operations, and analytical projects.
The IR team is a team of 4 people, based in Kenya and the U.S. and part of the larger Finance Division. You will report to the Investor Relations Senior Specialist.
This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in finance, impact investing, or accounting to gain hands-on
Experience
- working with global lenders and investors in a fast-paced social enterprise environment.
- with Financial Modeling in Excel and complex formulas (e.g: Index, Match, Lookups)
Responsibilities
Loan Reporting and Compliance: You will help prepare financial and operational reports for lenders, support internal reporting for senior leadership, and assist with interest payments and reconciliations.
Investor Relations Operations: You will maintain lender records and loan documentation, support the signing and closing of new loans, and help improve the systems and processes that support the Investor Relations team.
Lender Relationship Management and Due Diligence: You will support current and prospective lenders by coordinating due diligence requests, gathering information across teams, and preparing summaries, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Financial Analysis and Strategic Projects: You will support financial modeling, dashboards, research, and special projects that help the Finance and Investor Relations teams make decisions and communicate key insights.
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:
Knowledge: Good understanding of finance and accounting; some exposure to financial statement analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical skills:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel (google sheets a plus).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to consolidate information from multiple sources in a clear way
- Top-performing undergraduate background
- Soft skills:
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team depending on the project
- Ability to work with remote teams and colleagues
- Combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service
- Start Date
- As soon as possible
- Job Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 Year (Renewable)
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline
02 December 2026. 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 (
globalhotline@oneacrefund.org
),
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.
Why Work Here
We’re one of the largest agricultural organizations in Africa, operating in ten countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers.
Guided by our mission, we use the discipline of a business to deliver cost-effective services to millions of people. We believe that heart plus rigor can change the world.
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Job Application Process
We use a unique, hands-on interview process to ensure a great match.
We're constantly seeking exceptional leaders from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage applications from African professionals with deep local knowledge and investment in the communities we serve.
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