About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to improve farm productivity across nine African countries, which collectively are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers. The organization provides high-quality farm inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a broad range of agricultural services. On average, farmers supported by One Acre Fund increase their income and assets on their land by more than 35%, while building long-term resilience. This work is made possible by a diverse team of over 9,000 full-time staff.

In Uganda, the program, established in 2014, supports more than 34,000 farmers with quality farm supplies and fruit trees such as avocados. The Uganda team is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts it serves, and has a small presence in Kampala. One Acre Fund operates primarily in the eastern region, including Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, and Buikwe districts.

About the Role

The Procurement Officer coordinates and supports local purchasing of operational goods and services for One Acre Fund farmers and program teams.

Responsibilities:

Market Research

• Conduct market research to source goods and services at the best value
• Maintain and update the supplier database
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships and identify new suppliers

Purchasing

• Execute requests for quotations, select suppliers, and manage purchases for the Uganda program
• Negotiate prices and payment terms to maximize cost savings
• Ensure timely payments in coordination with the Finance team
• Support the Purchasing team with supplier and category management activities

Deliveries & Client Communication

• Ensure goods and services are delivered on time
• Maintain organized procurement documentation for compliance and reporting
• Share supporting documents with the SAP Data Administrator promptly
• Keep clients updated on the status of their requests to improve satisfaction

Systems & Processes

• Support procurement projects and execution
• Collaborate with departments to create procurement plans for projects
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier relationships

Career Growth & Development

• Weekly check-ins with managers, access to mentorship and training programs
• Regular performance feedback and bi-annual career reviews
• Opportunities to contribute to a growing organization and build a long-term career

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a relevant field
• Education or experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or related areas
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Higher diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• English required; local languages an asset

Additional Details

• Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
• Location: Mubende, Uganda
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off
• Contract Duration: 1 Year, renewable
• Eligibility: Open only to Ugandan citizens or permanent residents
• Application Deadline: 10 June 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Important Notes:
One Acre Fund never requests payment for applications or tests. Official emails will always come from @oneacrefund.org. Report suspicious communications to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org.

Diversity & Inclusion:
One Acre Fund is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. All employees are valued and represented, and equal employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity/expression.