Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a mid-level Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate based in Nairobi or Kigali to design and pilot financial protection products for smallholder farmers.
- Role
- Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-25
The role
One Acre Fund is seeking a Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate to lead the end-to-end design and execution of financial protection products for smallholder farmers. This high-agility role involves market scoping, rapid product prototyping, and managing strategic partnerships across various countries. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and field-level implementation while mentoring team members to ensure program scalability. This position is a two-year contract focused on driving innovation within the agricultural services sector.
What you'll do
- Conduct market assessments and farmer needs analyses for new interventions.
- Lead end-to-end design and rapid prototyping of farmer-centric financial products.
- Manage country-level pilots from initial design through to implementation and evaluation.
- Negotiate and maintain strategic partnerships with insurers and service providers.
- Develop operational playbooks and mentor junior team members to support scaling.
What it takes
- 3–5 years of professional experience in consulting, startups, or international development.
- Proven experience building or launching new products or ventures.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, early-stage environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Development, Business, or a related field.
- Fluency in English; French or Swahili is highly preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This role is based in either Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in consulting, startups, or development, along with strong analytical skills and a background in product or program design.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are due by June 25, 2026, though the organization hires on a rolling basis, meaning they may fill the position sooner.
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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