Manager Development Lead (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

As Manager Development Lead, you will design and deliver training programs that support the growth of ~400 mid-level managers across Africa. You will report to the Global L&D Lead and collaborate with a team of associates, specialists, and coordinators. Your work will directly shape One Acre Fund's leadership pipeline and our path to serving 10 million farmers by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a high volume of manager trainings, from onboarding to bootcamps, workshops, and spot coaching, ensuring programs are practical, engaging, and directly strengthen the quality of management across multiple teams and countries.
• Design and refine a data-driven training strategy by using manager surveys, performance reviews, and participant feedback to identify gaps, adapt content, and demonstrate measurable improvements in management performance over time.
• Develop and manage a clear roadmap for manager development that balances near-term delivery with long-term pipeline building, ensuring trainings support manager growth, retention, and organizational performance.
• Pilot and scale innovative approaches to learning, including new technologies, online tools, and blended delivery methods, while staying up to date with global best practices in leadership development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external experts to design and deliver effective programs that align with organizational priorities and embed manager development as a core part of One Acre Fund's leadership pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders and staff at all levels to ensure programs are relevant, responsive to real-world challenges, and effective in driving results across the organization.

Career Growth and Development

We 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.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 5+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development.
• Proven track record designing and delivering manager training programs at scale.
• Experience using data (surveys, performance metrics) to evaluate and improve learning outcomes.
• Strong project and program management experience, with ability to deliver timely complex initiatives.
• Experience engaging and aligning stakeholders across multiple teams and geographies.