Description
One Acre Fund is hiring a Tupande Automation Engineering Lead based in Nairobi, Kenya. Seeking an exceptional AI and automation engineering leader to build Tupande's automation capability, lead high-impact solutions, and help scale farmer impact through hands-on engineering, business partnership, and technical leadership. Main responsibilities: • Set and drive Tupande's AI strategy, automation and engineering • Partner with senior leadership to identify how automation, AI, engineering, and technology can accelerate Tupande's strategic priorities and farmer impact • Translate business needs into a clear engineering and automation roadmap aligned to the organization's long-term vision • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability • Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and innovation priorities • Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI, automation, and business solutions • Ensure automation, AI, enterprise systems, integrations, and software solutions are designed to solve real business problems and deliver measurable value
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.
Requirements
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Systems) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications. Comprehensive understanding of how AI, automation, and software engineering drive organizational strategy and business performance. Expert knowledge of enterprise systems, automation platforms, digital transformation, and organizational change management. Deep understanding of Tupande’s operating model, customer journeys, and long-term strategic ambitions. Demonstrated expertise building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and software solutions, including complex enterprise system integrations (APIs, middleware, third-party platforms). Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking, with the ability to translate strategic business priorities into scalable technical roadmaps and identify practical applications for emerging technologies. Proven ability to guide technical decision-making, evaluate complex trade-offs, and conduct rigorous architecture and code reviews. Robust portfolio management and prioritization capabilities to ensure sustained, high-impact delivery. Proven track record in hands-on delivery of production-grade technology solutions, balancing deep engineering contribution with effective leadership and capability building.
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