Climate Finance Professional
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a senior climate finance professional with 5+ years of experience to drive financial modeling and fundraising for agroforestry carbon projects in Nairobi or Kigali.
- Role
- Climate Finance Professional
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
One Acre Fund is seeking a climate finance professional with 5+ years of experience to drive financial modeling and fundraising for agroforestry carbon projects in Nairobi or Kigali.
What you'll do
- Drive Financial Modelling and Analysis (40%)
- Support External Fundraising and Partnerships (30%)
- Coordinate Internal Stakeholders and Strategy for Carbon Finance (30%)
What it takes
- 5+ years of professional experience with 3+ years in climate finance, project finance, accounting, or a related field.
- 1+ years of professional experience in one of our countries of operation (particular focus on Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania).
- Demonstrated experience in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) or familiarity with carbon project development or similar project finance lifecycles.
- Experience supporting fundraising rounds or managing relationships with institutional donors and investors.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel but predominantly in Google Sheets), with a proven ability to build dynamic models from scratch for project finance or structured finance across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya, or Kigali, Rwanda.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of professional experience with 3+ years in climate finance, project finance, accounting, or a related field; and advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel but predominantly in Google Sheets).
How do I apply for the position?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a hire is made. Please submit your application by 10/15/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on One Acre Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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