Uganda Field Operations Lead (Fixed-Term)

• PositionUganda Field Operations Lead (Fixed-Term)
• CompanyOne Acre Fund
• LocationJinja, Uganda
• Job TypeFixed-term contract, two years
• CategoryAgriculture Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryAgriculture and rural development
• DepartmentField Programs
• DeadlineMonday, 01 February 2027

One Acre Fund works with smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, providing farm supplies and training intended to help farmers increase production and income. Its model combines practical agricultural services with support designed for rural farming communities.

The organization says it operates in nine countries and works with millions of farming households. In Uganda, the vacancy describes a programme headquartered in Jinja and serving farmers in eastern districts.

As Field Operations Lead, you will translate the Uganda vision and strategy into field delivery, set operational priorities and support Regional Leads to define practical objectives. The role oversees seasonal training and tree mobilisation, monitors progress through KPIs, and keeps field protocols consistent. You will coach regional managers, support recruitment and leadership development, and sign off on monthly field payroll. Regular work with the Impact and Innovations teams connects farmer services to trials, surveys and learning.

The position also steers new-site readiness, including staffing, authorisations, supplies, logistics, timelines and operational risks. You will contribute to the annual budget, review spending, support grant reporting, and maintain relationships with government, district officials and partners. Jinja is the stated duty station, with travel across Uganda. Explore related agriculture jobs in Uganda and jobs in Jinja as you consider this field leadership role.

• Lead field implementation of the Uganda vision and strategy and drive farmer impact in the regions served.
• Identify and implement the resources, processes and systems needed to deliver the regional vision and strategy.
• Lead the design and setup of department objectives and key results, and help Regional Leads translate strategy into executable objectives.
• Own the season execution plan and ensure every scheduled training is delivered on time, to standard and at target attendance in each region.
• Lead field mobilisation for the tree programme.
• Track weekly execution against plan using KPIs and data.
• Standardise and document field protocols and tools for consistent use across regions.
• Manage and coach at least three Regional Leads on professional development, regional performance and day-to-day problem solving.
• Participate in seasonal regional operations, including staff recruitment and leadership development.
• Supervise and approve monthly payroll so field staff salaries, transport costs and bonuses are paid accurately and on time.
• Lead each seasonal field rollout and ensure programme implementation objectives are met.
• Develop expansion rollout plans covering site readiness, staffing, timelines, operational needs and risks.
• Work with Government Relations and local leadership to prepare new sites and secure required authorisations.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics so supplies, logistics and training materials are ready before rollout.
• Work with Impact and Innovations teams to introduce new coffee agronomy practices and training topics through field teams.
• Support the design and implementation of impact-focused trials and interventions with the Social Behavioral Change and Product Innovations teams.
• Coordinate field data collection to generate insight on good agricultural practice adoption and the prevalence of pests and diseases.
• Coordinate surveys with the Impact team to measure training success and behaviour change.
• Co-create the annual Field Operations budget and review budget versus actual spending each month.
• Flag material budget variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support donor reporting, including grant budget-versus-actual reviews.
• Coordinate and participate in key regional partnership meetings.
• Manage internal and external relationships with government, district officials and other partners in coordination with relevant teams.

Required Education

• Not stated in the advert.

Work Experience

• Five to seven years in field operations, programme delivery or a similar role.
• About two years of management experience, ideally in agriculture, rural development or last-mile distribution.
• Demonstrated people-management experience, preferably with managers or team leads.
• Experience delivering seasonal or time-bound operations at scale.
• Experience with expansion, scale-up or new-site launches is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites across Uganda.
• Nationals of, or people with an extensive professional background in, One Acre Fund countries of operation are preferred.

Technical Skills

• Field operations: Plan seasonal delivery, expansion and consistent field protocols.
• Performance and data: Track implementation with KPIs, field data, surveys and budget reviews.
• Programme coordination: Coordinate training, tree mobilisation, payroll, procurement and partner activity.

Soft Skills

• People leadership: Coach Regional Leads and support recruitment and leadership growth.
• Planning: Organise time-bound operations, staffing, resources and site readiness.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work with government, district officials, partners and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Travel regularly to field sites and respond to operational needs.

The advert lists health insurance, housing and comprehensive benefits. It also describes weekly manager check-ins, mentorship and training, regular feedback, career reviews every six months, and time to discuss career goals.

• Lead a field programme serving farmers in Uganda.
• Guide three or more Regional Leads and develop team capacity.
• Own seasonal delivery, including training and tree mobilisation.
• Help plan expansion into new sites.
• Use field data, surveys and trials to inform programme execution.
• Work closely with Impact, Innovations, Government Relations, Procurement and Logistics teams.
• Contribute to operational budgeting and donor reporting.
• Access the benefits and development support listed in the advert.

Apply through the online application form on the One Acre Fund vacancy page. The advert gives a deadline of 01 February 2027 and says applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. One Acre Fund states that candidates are never asked to pay for applications or tests.

• Checked on 4 November 2026 against One Acre Fund's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 1 February 2027. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Agriculture jobs in Uganda: careers and salaries. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.