Responsibilities

Regulatory Analysis

• Analyze regulatory and policy developments in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on their impact on One Acre Fund’s climate initiatives in operational markets.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape for payment for ecosystem services and carbon-linked agroforestry programs.

Thought Leadership and Advocacy

• Comment on regulatory and policy updates to position One Acre Fund as an expert in climate change and carbon market advocacy.
• Support the development of carbon advocacy strategies for country programs, equipping teams with advocacy methods for engaging governments and private sector counterparts.
• Collaborate with the Global Advocacy Lead to build networks with regional and international organizations and recommend strategic events for participation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, project developers, and industry leaders, to communicate One Acre Fund’s positions and insights.
• Conduct advocacy activities such as organizing industry events to influence policies that support smallholder farmers.
• Build and maintain a network of stakeholders within the carbon industry, especially with regulatory and legislative bodies in operational markets.

Internal Collaboration

• Guide GR teams on carbon project certification processes and support the establishment of a robust carbon stakeholder network.
• Prepare reports, policy briefs, and presentations to communicate key carbon policy developments to internal stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align program offerings with emerging regulations and ensure carbon market fluency across in-country GR teams.

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 Environmental Policy, Law, Sustainability, or a related field; professional qualifications in environment, policy, or carbon management are an added advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in public policy affairs, policy advocacy, or formulation within the environmental or sustainability sectors in one of One Acre Fund’s countries of operation.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex regulatory developments, such as carbon market and climate policy, into clear and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change policy domains, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon markets, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Experience conducting policy-oriented research to support evidence-based and data-driven public policy recommendations.
• Track record of contributing to and delivering impactful presentations at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Language: English proficiency is required.