Careers at Aceli
Aceli draws from and invests in talent from the countries where we work to build a more sustainable & inclusive food system across Africa.
Open roles
Managing Director, Finance
Full-time
Nairobi, Kenya
This position will play a key role in Aceli’s strategic development, overseeing all aspects of the finance function, including planning, treasury, reporting, risk and compliance.
Software Engineer, Associate, Salesforce Platform
Full-time
Nairobi, Kenya
This role will play a key role in building and scaling Aceli’s Salesforce-based platform, and will design, develop, and maintain system features, translating complex business processes into scalable, user-friendly solutions.
Associate, Uganda
Full-time
Kampala, Uganda
The role will report to the Manager and support the coordination of technical assistance & matchmaking, MEL, and stakeholder engagement in the country.
Manager, Data & Product Design
Full-time
Nairobi, Kenya
The Data & Product Design Manager will lead the day-to-day analysis and coordination that inform the design and continuous improvement of Aceli’s financial incentive products.
RFP: Provision of Climate and Environment Verification Services 2026-2027 in Uganda
Contract
Full-time
Uganda
Aceli Africa is seeking a qualified partner to provide Climate and Environment (C&E) verification services. The selected firm will support the verification of climate and environmental practices implemented by selected agri-SMEs and affiliated farmers working with Aceli’s partner financial institutions in Uganda.
RFP: Conducting an Agri-Finance Policy Landscape Assessment in Rwanda
Contract
Full-time
Rwanda
Aceli Africa, in partnership with the Rwanda Bankers Association, is seeking a qualified and experienced consultant to conduct an in-depth assessment of the three priority policies and identify additional policy and regulatory constraints affecting agri-SME finance in Rwanda. This Request for Proposals invites qualified firms to conduct an assessment that will be validated by ecosystem stakeholders, including the National Bank of Rwanda, which will inform the prioritization of agri-finance policy reform actions in support of evidence-based advocacy and reform implementation.
RFP: Assessing the viability of developing a comprehensive agricultural loan classification system
Contract
Full-time
Kenya
Aceli in partnership with the Kenya Banker’s Association and the Agri-Finance Technical Working Group (AFTWG), with support from GIZ AgSys, is looking to support sector efforts to strengthen agri-loan data by developing a comprehensive agri-loan classification framework. This Request for Proposals invites qualified firms to conduct an assessment that generates sufficient evidence and stakeholder insights that will enable a clear determination on whether—and under what conditions—a subsequent phase focused on detailed framework design and implementation should proceed.
Fellow, Product
Contract
Full-time
Nairobi, Kenya
The Product team manages Aceli’s incentive program—our core offering. As a Fellow, you’ll work at the heart of this function, reviewing loan submissions from our lending partners to assess their eligibility for incentive payments.
Our team values
We act purposefully and with integrity to design data-driven solutions that mobilize capital for impact at scale.
We work to grow prosperity for farmers and workers in harmony with nature.
We take delight in our work to spark creativity and encourage risk-taking.
We listen attentively and engage collaboratively.
We promote competition to meet the range of financing needs among agri-SMEs and strengthen market resilience.
We safeguard the resources and information that we manage to honor the trust that our partners have placed in us.
We empower team members to assume ownership of Aceli’s mission, vision, and culture.
We apply a growth mindset, relentlessly pursuing learning and improvement.
We forge relationships and facilitate collective action with a diverse set of stakeholders to drive systemic change.