Tanzania Government Relations Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded 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.

Our Tanzania program, founded in 2013, supports more than 100,000 farmers with quality farm supplies, as well as fruit trees. Our team in Tanzania is headquartered in Iringa and supported by three smaller offices—Mbeya and Njombe in the southern highlands, and Moshi in the north where the team is focused on expanding our services to new clients. One Acre Fund works in select areas in the Iringa and Mbeya regions, with a growing presence in the country’s north.

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Government Relations Coordinator to strengthen LGA partnerships and regulatory alignment, reduce field risks, and unlock government collaboration to scale OAF’s farmer and agroforestry impact toward 2030

Responsibilities

LGA Partnerships & Government Relations

• Own key Local Government Authority (LGA) relationships and lead liaison efforts across regional and local authorities to unlock government collaboration and co-investment opportunities.

Regulatory Alignment & Risk Mitigation

• Translate evolving regulatory requirements—including carbon, agroforestry, tax, and environmental compliance—into practical field guidance while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks.

Cross-Functional Support & Execution

• Partner internally with department leads and regional coordinators to align government strategy with field operations and ensure program execution meets organizational targets.

Team Leadership & System Building

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, build structured compliance systems, and establish scalable processes to enable sustainable expansion toward OAF's 2030 vision.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Government Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.   
• 3+ years of professional experience in local government relations, public sector engagement, or regulatory compliance in Tanzania.   
• Demonstrated track record in building and managing strategic relationships with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and regional stakeholders.   
• Strong understanding of local regulatory frameworks, including carbon, agroforestry, tax, and environmental compliance.   
• Proven team leadership experience, with the ability to manage direct reports and guide cross-functional teams under dynamic political environments.   
• Excellent communication, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management skills with internal and external partners.   
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Iringa, Tanzania

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline

13 January 2027. 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 ([email protected]), 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.