Grants Compliance Officer (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre FundFounded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.About The RoleAs the Grants Compliance Officer, you will ensure seamless compliance with donor requirements and internal policies while maintaining audit readiness across our diverse grant portfolio. You will work in collaboration with the Accounting team in translating donor requirements into actionable compliance processes, ensuring the integrity of financial reports, and preparing all supporting documentation for complex grants across the organization.You will report to the Grants Finance Senior Associate and work with the broader Grants Finance and Accounting teams.ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation, and validation of supporting documentation for complex grants, ensuring accuracy and completeness across diverse funding requirementsMaintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all grant information, ensuring documentation is organized, and audit-ready for internal and external reviewLead Grants Finance participation in grant audit processes, ensuring seamless information delivery, and timely complianceSupport on ad hoc department projects as assigned to the Grants Finance teamCareer Growth and DevelopmentWe have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field2+ years of work experience in grant management, compliance, or similar fieldAdvanced Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) skillsAdvanced project management skills, with the ability to solve complex challengesLanguage: English required; French and Kinyarwanda also preferredPreferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationKigali, RwandaBenefitsHealth insurance, paid time offContract DurationUp to December 2029EligibilityThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.Application Deadline29 January 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.