Data Engineer at One Acre Fund | Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda

About One Acre Fund Established in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity. Operating across nine countries that host two-thirds of Africa's farming population, we provide top-notch farming supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a variety of other ess…

About One Acre FundSince its inception in 2006, One Acre Fund has empowered over 5.5 million smallholder farmers, enhancing their productivity and livelihoods. Operating across nine countries, which are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we deliver essential agricultural resources such as high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training. Our innovative model helps farmers boost their income and assets by more than 35% on supported land, while also fostering long-term resilience. Our dedicated team of over 9,000 full-time staff hails from various backgrounds and professions, committed to driving agricultural change. To learn more about our mission, check out our Why Work Here blog post.About the RoleWe are in search of a seasoned Internal Audit Lead to spearhead our audit initiatives in Kenya. This role is perfect for a professional with substantial experience in internal auditing and team leadership, ideally within a processing, retail, or multi-location context.As the Lead Auditor, you will oversee a country-based audit team, formulate and execute audit plans, identify and mitigate risks, and serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership. This pivotal role demands close collaboration with country leadership and various stakeholders.Your base will be in Kenya, with some regional travel required, reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Audit LeadershipDevelop and implement the annual audit plan for your team and country.Identify and evaluate audit risks and devise appropriate audit responses.Oversee audit activities within budgetary constraints, ensuring timely execution.Engagement and ReportingFacilitate regular risk discussions with department heads and division leaders.Present findings and risk assessments to the Board and senior management.Ensure accountability for audit findings and oversee their resolution by management.Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor a team of in-country auditors.Design and implement customized learning and development initiatives based on local risk profiles and audit strategies.Drive team performance by establishing and monitoring achievable goals.Audit ExcellenceEnsure the highest audit standards are maintained throughout the audit process.

Join Speechify as a Software Engineer focusing on platform development to craft innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and product managers to design, develop, and maintain our platform architecture. Your expertise will contribute to building scalable applications that can handle millions of users.We are looking for a passionate engineer eager to tackle challenges and drive technology forward. If you are excited about working in a fast-paced environment and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you!

About One Acre Fund Since 2006, One Acre Fund has supported 5.5 million smallholder farmers in nine African countries. The organization supplies high-quality farming inputs, tree seedlings, credit, and modern agronomic training. By working with One Acre Fund, farmers increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35% and strengthen their resilience. Over 9,000 team members from a range of backgrounds contribute to this mission. For more on the organization’s values and workplace culture, visit the Why Work Here blog post. Young Professionals Program The Young Professionals Program offers paid internships and training for outstanding African graduates. Interns take on meaningful assignments that directly support One Acre Fund’s goals. The program includes a thorough onboarding process and project design training. Interns collaborate with peers and gain practical experience to help launch their careers. Role Overview: Global Data Analyst Intern Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Global Data Analyst Intern works with cross-country datasets to develop core data products. The focus is on building reliable dashboards and reports that inform decisions throughout the organization. This work helps advance One Acre Fund’s mission to deliver larger harvests, healthier families, and improved soil for smallholder farmers. Main Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain operational reports and dashboards to support analytics for multiple teams. Document and verify dashboards and reports for accuracy and long-term use. Monitor how tools are used and make ongoing improvements to ensure they remain useful and trusted. Manage daily operations of the tech service desk, ensuring effective and high-quality support. Escalate and resolve issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly.

Join One Acre Fund as a Senior Associate in our Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative microinsurance solutions that foster financial resilience for smallholder farmers across Africa. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance our products and programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of our beneficiaries. Your expertise will contribute to our mission of alleviating poverty and empowering farmers through customized safety net solutions.

Join our vibrant team at Salix Data Africa Limited as an Executive Assistant. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive support to our executive team, ensuring smooth operations and facilitating communication across departments. Your organizational skills and proactive approach will be essential in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.

About Speechify Speechify helps people listen to articles, documents, and books wherever they are. The platform lets users control how they absorb information, with tools built to support learning and accessibility. Like streaming services changed audio entertainment, Speechify is shaping the way people access audio information. The company continues to grow quickly and is recognized as a leader in its field. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Core Experiences This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Senior Software Engineer will join the Core Experiences Team and focus on building and maintaining the core services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product across platforms. The role sits at the intersection of product development and infrastructure, with a focus on efficient APIs and user-friendly systems. What You Will Do Work with teams across functions to define project scopes, improve processes for faster customer feedback, and deliver solutions through the cross-platform SDK. Improve existing features by creating efficient abstractions and optimizing algorithms for faster load times and better data parsing. Build cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin. What We’re Looking For Strong systems thinker who values end-to-end design and simplicity. Works quickly and creatively, with good judgment about what to prioritize for immediate release. Self-driven and focused, able to operate in a growing startup environment. Collaborates well with designers, marketers, and product managers to achieve strong results.

About One Acre FundEstablished in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability on their farms. Operating in nine countries that are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we deliver high-quality agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and comprehensive training programs. This innovative model typically boosts farmers' income and asset growth by over 35% while fostering long-term resilience. Our diverse team of more than 9,000 dedicated professionals plays a crucial role in this mission.Discover more about our culture and values through our Why Work Here blog post.About the RoleThe Global Data R&D Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making across all facets of One Acre Fund’s program. By leveraging various data types, including sales, yield, demographic, and satellite data, you will help us reach over one million farmers with greater efficiency and impact.In this role, you will conduct analyses that inform strategic decisions on repayment, program expansion, and operational functions, collaborating closely with program leaders to interpret findings and make informed decisions. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, exploring innovative ways to utilize data to enhance our program outcomes.Moreover, you will work alongside our robust agronomic and socioeconomic research teams across all operational countries, ensuring that trials are executed to the highest standards. This includes providing analytical support, training for team members, and managing our agronomic data warehouse to facilitate research collaboration, thereby amplifying our impact on smallholder farmers throughout the continent.To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills and a strong analytical foundation, with experience in experimental design. You should be adept at navigating ambiguous results derived from imperfect data and advising leadership on the risks associated with various decision paths.This role is intentionally hybrid, requiring proficiency as:an experimental methodologist (trial design & causal inference),an applied data scientist (production analytics, geospatial methods, modeling), andan effective communicator across diverse teams.

Join Prosidian Consulting as a Senior Wildlife Conservation Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, where your expertise will contribute significantly to wildlife preservation efforts. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable conservation strategies. You will conduct field assessments, analyze ecological data, and develop reports that inform policy decisions. Your passion for wildlife conservation will be critical in driving impactful initiatives.

Triple Jump invests in sustainable economic development and poverty reduction across emerging markets. The firm channels capital to financial institutions, small and medium enterprises, and organizations that create measurable social and environmental impact. Key focus areas include financial inclusion, missing middle finance, affordable housing, clean energy, and climate resilience. Role overview The Investment Analyst will join the Direct Investments team in Nairobi. This position works across the full investment cycle for both equity and debt, with an emphasis on companies expanding access to energy and climate solutions under the EEGF and CEI Africa mandates. Main responsibilities Identify, appraise, process, and monitor investments in companies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and India. Support internal investment decision-making processes. Assist with client relationship management. Contribute to operational tasks as required. Travel regularly to meet investees and stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Location This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Frequent travel within Sub-Saharan Africa is expected.

Reporting to: Data Analytics ManagerOur Mission:At Watu Africa, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs.As Africa’s leading Asset Finance company, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality for those who seek to start and grow their businesses. We envision a future filled with opportunities and prosperity for the continent, and we aim to be a driving force in this transformation. Our vision is to deliver asset financing solutions for mobility assets (including motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and mobile devices to motivated individuals who believe that the right tools can help them succeed as entrepreneurs while supporting their families and communities. Our commitment is to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the resources needed to advance and thrive in their lives.Your Responsibilities:Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards for various key performance indicators (KPIs).Utilize data analysis and statistical methods to answer business queries.Assist the management team with a range of data-related requests.Conduct regular audits to ensure data quality in accordance with company policies.Support the establishment and maintenance of back-end data ingestion and transformation processes.Qualifications We Seek:Technical Skills:A degree or diploma in Data Analytics or a related discipline.Over 2 years of experience in Data Analysis.Proficiency in advanced SQL (required).Strong knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.Familiarity with relational database concepts.Experience in data preparation and acquisition.Preferred Technical Knowledge:Proficient in R or Python.Experience with Google Cloud solutions, particularly Google Data Studio and BigQuery.Experience with non-relational databases or big data technologies.Familiarity with Git and dbt.Non-Technical Skills:Ability to work independently and take initiative.Meticulous attention to detail.Self-motivated and results-oriented.Effective team player with strong communication skills.How to Apply:Click this link: Apply Now.

Role Overview Weloglobal is seeking a Swahili Audio Evaluator in Nairobi, Kenya. This position focuses on reviewing and assessing Swahili audio data to support quality and accuracy improvements. What You Will Do Listen to Swahili audio recordings and evaluate their quality Check for accuracy and clarity in audio data Support efforts to improve language data for technology applications Location This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

As an Insurance Officer at Watu Africa, you will report directly to the Insurance Manager and play a pivotal role in managing third-party claims efficiently. Your primary responsibility will be to liaise with claimants, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed promptly. You will analyze claims to determine their validity and work closely with our legal department to advocate for our clients and protect the interests of the business. This role is essential in empowering entrepreneurs across Africa by providing them with the necessary support and guidance to navigate their insurance claims.Join us in our mission to transform lives and contribute to the economic growth of the continent!

Rentokil Initial is a leading global services provider, employing over 70,000 dedicated professionals across more than 90 countries. We are at the forefront of technology and innovation, committed to safeguarding people and enhancing their quality of life. Our services encompass pest control, hygiene improvement, and the enhancement of interior spaces through plant and scenting solutions.At Rentokil Initial, we pride ourselves on our expertise, investing significantly in training, science, and technology to create robust opportunities for growth and development for our employees. Our culture values listening and acting on feedback, ensuring that we support both our colleagues and customers effectively. We uphold equality and fairness as fundamental rights for all our team members.Our core values of Service, Relationships, and Teamwork resonate globally, reflecting our dedication to excellence in service delivery.As part of our diverse family of businesses, Initial Hygiene is recognized as the world's leading hygiene services company, providing exceptional and reliable services across over 40 countries, ranking among the top three in 38 of them. Our tailored hygiene product ranges cater to all sectors, where customers seek our expertise and integrity.This role will support our operations in East Africa, specifically within the Initial Hygiene department in Nairobi, Kenya.

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa, helping them grow their businesses, create jobs, and build stronger communities. Since 2012, this non-profit has assisted over 100,000 entrepreneurs, including many refugees, through training, consulting, financing, and market-level initiatives. Inkomoko is recognized as the largest investor in refugee entrepreneurs on the continent and was named the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times in 2025. The organization employs more than 800 staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. By 2030, Inkomoko plans to expand into three additional countries, aiming to support over 550,000 entrepreneurs and reach 7 million people, while growing its $30 million loan fund. Our Values Purpose: Solution-focused, delivering quality work, and leading with a global perspective. Achievement: Pushing beyond perceived boundaries. Improvement: Practicing humility and encouraging growth through honest feedback. Bravery: Taking smart risks, fostering safe spaces, and championing compassion and inclusivity. We Eat Goat: Celebrating wins and supporting each other through challenges. Inkomoko is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Applications from refugees, women, and individuals representing the communities we serve are strongly encouraged. Role overview The Senior People & Culture Advisor, based in Nairobi, reports to the People & Culture Manager in Kenya. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and strengthening organizational culture. What you will do Work closely with staff to build positive work relationships, increase morale, and support productivity and retention. Offer expert advice on HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and staff development, with a focus on attracting and retaining talent aligned with a culture of continuous learning.

Develop and implement advanced algorithms and statistical models to extract insights from large datasets, enhance model performance, and ensure data quality through rigorous validation and cleansing processes.Execute data preprocessing, including cleaning and verifying the integrity of data utilized for analysis.Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and patterns.Research and create innovative statistical models tailored for complex data analysis.

Ajua, a pioneering startup with Silicon Valley backing, is revolutionizing the Integrated Customer Experience (#IntegratedCX) landscape in Africa. Our Data Science team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Ajua's product offerings not only address our clients' challenges but also elevate their understanding of customer needs to unprecedented levels. We are on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to spearhead the development, deployment, and monitoring of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions within our product suite. This role demands a commitment to scientific rigor and statistical methodologies to tackle the multifaceted challenges associated with creating and enhancing Integrated Customer Experience products.Key Responsibilities:Define business requirements and objectives as clear data science problems.Extract, cleanse, and transform relevant data to address various Integrated Customer Experience challenges for analysis, modeling, and reporting.Develop and implement cutting-edge analytics and machine learning models across the Ajua product stack, directly influencing merchants and enterprise clients.Collaborate with product teams to convert product feature requirements and use cases into experiments, leading the design, development, analysis, and reporting of outcomes that drive customer impact.Pursue continuous improvement of data science skills, focusing on problem-solving, writing efficient and maintainable code, mastering Integrated Customer Experience data, and proactively addressing customer and data-related product challenges.Engage in internal Data Science and broader technology project reviews and participate in community meet-ups.Work collaboratively with engineering, product, and customer success teams, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team at Ajua. The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:Ensure the continuous uptime, performance, stability, and scalability of Ajua’s platform.Collaborate with peers to design, mentor, and refine system architecture and design.Build, maintain, and scale a top-tier public API.Create robust and extensible solutions based on feature requests.Hands-on experience with data processing technologies such as Kafka, Hadoop, and Spark.Work alongside Data Scientists to craft valuable, feature-rich applications.Collaborate with Database Administrators to develop ETL processes and Data Warehouse systems.Partner with Operations to automate processes and enhance service reliability.Familiarity with Machine Learning applications and large-scale data repositories for business intelligence; experience in App development is a plus.Monitor all production systems related to the platform closely.Be available for periodic on-call duties.Thoroughly analyze requirements and propose solutions that effectively address customer pain points.Conduct testing and unit testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality work.Continuously acquire technical skills and knowledge, supporting team development.Maintain comprehensive documentation of development work completed.

We are on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Analyst to join our innovative team at Invent Consulting Ltd. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming data into actionable insights that drive our business strategy, product development, and operational efficiency.Develop advanced models to analyze trends, forecast performance, and recommend strategic improvements.Conduct thorough data analyses to support informed decision-making across the organization.Create visually appealing and informative dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.Design and implement automation tools to enhance daily operational efficiency.Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business metrics across all reporting.Produce comprehensive documentation and training materials, establishing best practices and a robust data toolkit for the team.

At GiveDirectly, we are on a mission to transform international philanthropy and uplift millions of lives by delivering cash grants directly to those in need. According to the Brookings Institution, a staggering $70 billion in cash transfers is essential to eradicate the poverty gap, yet the aid sector currently allocates $135 billion annually to ineffective interventions. We are determined to change this narrative by establishing cash transfers as the gold standard for foreign aid — akin to index funds in finance — ultimately accelerating the end of extreme poverty.Since our inception in 2011, we have successfully raised over $1 billion and provided financial assistance to more than 2 million individuals across 15 countries. Our commitment to large-scale experimental research has demonstrated the significant positive impact of our programs on recipients. This innovative approach has earned us recognition as one of the most groundbreaking non-profit organizations by Fast Company, and our work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.Our organizational culture is characterized by openness, analytical rigor, agility, and a non-hierarchical structure. With a diverse global team of approximately 150 staff and 650 country operations personnel spanning 21 countries and 69 languages, we comprise an exceptional mix of professionals including software engineers, experienced humanitarian workers, management consultants, public servants, researchers, and field operators.We place our values at the forefront of our operations, advocating for a people-centric approach in our decision-making and fostering an ambitious, dynamic, and high-performing work environment. We encourage you to explore our values, and if they resonate with your working style, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where all team members can flourish, achieve success, and pursue their growth. Our commitment includes promoting ownership, flexibility, support for one another, and creating opportunities for professional development.