STAR: GSMA fund lifecycle (design→disbursement→reporting) → 1AF grant management; MNO/foundation/government partnerships → donor stewardship; 150+ startup ecosystem → thematic partnership building.
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#8
One Acre Fund
Strategic Partnerships Manager / Senior Associate
4.2/5RecommendedHigh ConfidenceUses tokens
2026-08-21posting
Verdict
Match con CV
Score: 4.3/5
| Dimension | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Fund/Grant Management | Strong — leads highest-value donor partnerships, grant administration, data tracking, compliance |
| Venture Building / Portfolio | Moderate — agricultural development portfolio, not venture/startup |
| Ecosystem Development | Strong — builds capacity across 1AF programming, multi-stakeholder |
| Partnerships / BD | Strongest — donor stewardship, narrative reporting, partnership coordination |
| Digital Inclusion / ICT4D | Low — smallholder agriculture (not digital) |
| Regional Scope (Africa/Asia) | Strong — Kenya/Rwanda/US; 1AF operates 9 African countries |
Candidate edge: 15+ yrs grant/partnership management at GSMA Innovation Fund (£20M, 150+ startups, Africa/Asia), donor stewardship + narrative reporting directly transferable.
North Star Alignment
Score: 4.2/5
| Archetype | Fit | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Grants & Partnerships Manager | ✅✅ | Core mandate — donor grant management + strategic partnerships |
| Head of Innovation Fund | ✅ | Fundraising-fuelled growth, portfolio stewardship |
| Market Engagement Manager | ✅ | Donor engagement, capture planning |
| Regional Program Director | ⚠️ | Coordination, not P&L ownership |
| Digital Development Program Director | ⚠️ | Different domain (ag vs digital) |
Verdict: Best-fit live role so far for the Grants & Partnerships Manager archetype.
Level and StrategyLevel: Manager / Senior Associate (5–10 yrs).
Level: Manager / Senior Associate (5–10 yrs). Candidate exceeds. "Sell senior": lead with GSMA £20M fund, 150+ startup partnerships, £670M+ follow-on mobilization, donor reporting at scale. Downlevel: not needed.
Comp and DemandCompany type: Nonprofit (Medium-High comp reliability).
Company type: Nonprofit (Medium-High comp reliability). Salary undisclosed; 1AF offers health, housing, comprehensive benefits. Below typical INGO director pay but stable. Compensation reliability: Low-Medium — no figure in posting.
Customization PlanCV: lead with "Strategic Partnerships & Grants Management" + "Donor Stewardship & Narrative Repo…
CV: lead with "Strategic Partnerships & Grants Management" + "Donor Stewardship & Narrative Reporting" + "Portfolio Coordination (150+ partners)". Mirror JD language: "highest-value donor partnerships," "grant administration," "thematic partnerships."
Posting LegitimacyTier: High Confidence — genuine 1AF Greenhouse posting, posted Aug 10 2026, deadline Oct 23 2026…
Tier: High Confidence — genuine 1AF Greenhouse posting, posted Aug 10 2026, deadline Oct 23 2026; on oneacrefund.org + multiple reputable boards.
Risk SummaryRisk Likelihood Impact Mitigation -------------------------------------- Agriculture vs digital…
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture vs digital domain | Medium | Fit nuance | Frame as partnerships/grants transferable skill; emphasize scale |
| Nairobi requires Kenya citizen/PR | Low | Eligibility | Candidate is Kenya-based; confirm citizenship/PR |
| 2-yr fixed-term (renewable) | Low | Tenure | Treat as strong foot-in-door |
Technical details · for developers
Machine Summary
report_number: 008
company: One Acre Fund
role: Strategic Partnerships Manager / Senior Associate (Fixed-Term)
date: 2026-08-21
score: 4.2
pdf_generated: false
legitimacy_tier: High Confidence
blocks:
match_cv: 4.3
north_star: 4.2
compensation: 3.5
cultural_signals: 4.0
red_flags: -0.2
global_score: 4.2
recommendation: "Apply — strongest live Grants & Partnerships Manager match"
work_authorization: "Nairobi; Kenya citizen/PR required (candidate Kenya-based)"
archetype_match: "Grants & Partnerships Manager, Head of Innovation Fund, Market Engagement Manager"
url: https://myjobmag.co.ke/job/strategic-partnerships-manager-senior-associate-fixed-term-one-acre-fund
closing_date: 2026-10-23
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