Tanzania Government Relations Coordinator (Fixed-Term) Job Vacancy at One Acre Fund – November 2026

Location: Iringa, Tanzania | Job Category: Project Facilitation / Government Relations | Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract | Contract Duration: 1 Year | Application Deadline: 13 January 2027

One Acre Fund is seeking an experienced Government Relations Coordinator to strengthen partnerships with Local Government Authorities (LGAs), ensure regulatory alignment, reduce operational risks, and facilitate government collaboration to expand its agricultural and agroforestry impact in Tanzania.

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supports smallholder farmers by providing farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and other agricultural services.

The organization operates across nine countries and serves approximately 5.5 million smallholder farmers. Its model helps farmers increase their income and assets while strengthening their resilience.

One Acre Fund’s Tanzania programme was established in 2013 and supports more than 100,000 farmers with quality farm supplies and fruit trees.

The Tanzania programme is headquartered in Iringa, with additional offices in Mbeya, Njombe, and Moshi. Its operations cover selected areas in the Iringa and Mbeya regions, with an expanding presence in northern Tanzania.

About the Role

The Government Relations Coordinator will strengthen relationships with Local Government Authorities and other government stakeholders, support regulatory compliance, and facilitate collaboration between government institutions and One Acre Fund.

The successful candidate will help align government relations strategies with field operations while supporting the organization’s 2030 vision for expanding its impact on farmers and agroforestry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Local Government Partnerships and Government Relations

• Manage key relationships with Local Government Authorities (LGAs).

• Lead liaison activities with regional and local government authorities.

• Identify and unlock opportunities for government collaboration and co-investment.

2. Regulatory Alignment and Risk Mitigation

• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements, including carbon, agroforestry, tax, and environmental compliance.

• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for field operations.

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.

3. Cross-Functional Support and Execution

• Work closely with internal department leads and regional coordinators.

• Align government relations strategies with field operations.

• Ensure programme implementation meets organizational objectives and targets.

4. Team Leadership and Systems Development

• Supervise and mentor direct reports.

• Develop structured compliance systems.

• Establish scalable processes that support sustainable organizational expansion.

• Contribute to achieving One Acre Fund’s 2030 vision.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Government Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in local government relations, public sector engagement, or regulatory compliance in Tanzania.

• Demonstrated experience building and managing strategic relationships with Local Government Authorities and regional stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of local regulatory frameworks, including carbon, agroforestry, tax, and environmental compliance.

• Proven team leadership experience, including managing direct reports and guiding cross-functional teams in dynamic political environments.

• Excellent communication, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.

• Fluency in both English and Swahili is required.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund promotes continuous learning and professional development through:

• Weekly check-ins with the line manager.

• Access to mentorship and training programmes.

• Regular performance feedback.

• Career reviews every six months.

• Opportunities to discuss career aspirations and professional goals.

• Opportunities to contribute to the growth of the organization and build a long-term career.

Employment Details and Benefits

Application Deadline

13 January 2027

One Acre Fund uses a rolling recruitment process, meaning applications are reviewed continuously until a suitable candidate is hired. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Important Recruitment Notice

• One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay application fees or fees for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Official recruitment emails will always come from an @oneacrefund.org address.

• Suspicious recruitment communications can be reported to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org. This email is for reporting concerns only and should not be used to submit applications or application documents.

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

One Acre Fund is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The organization aims to create a workplace where employees feel valued, represented, and connected.

It provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official One Acre Fund recruitment portal.

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