Senior People Leader
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring an in-office Senior People Leader in Kabwe, Zambia, to lead the People strategy and learning initiatives for their expanding agricultural program.
- Role
- Senior People Leader
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Kabwe, Zambia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
- Apply by
- 2026-08-26
The role
One Acre Fund is hiring a Senior People Leader to oversee the People function and strategy for their growing operations in Kabwe, Zambia. This role involves designing learning and development initiatives, strengthening internal HR systems, and mentoring staff to support a team of over 200 employees. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the COO, focusing on building high-performance culture and operational excellence.
What you'll do
- Lead and execute the Zambia People strategy in partnership with the COO.
- Design and implement training programs to improve staff capability and performance.
- Oversee HR operations, including onboarding, feedback loops, and career pathing.
- Mentor and develop HR and Corporate Operations staff.
- Use performance data and feedback to address organizational capability gaps.
What it takes
- Proven experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Track record of designing and delivering effective capacity-building programs.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills.
- Experience using data and metrics to improve organizational learning.
- Strong project management and leadership execution skills.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Zambia.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position based at the One Acre Fund office in Kabwe, Zambia.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have experience mentoring staff, designing training programs, strong project management skills, and be a citizen or permanent resident of Zambia.
How and by when should I apply?
You should apply through the official One Acre Fund careers portal by August 26th, though applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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