Investor Relations Specialist

About the role

One Acre Fund relies on grant funding but also takes on debt to finance its working capital. This Investor Relations (IR) Specialist joins the IR team, which manages the organization's debt, builds relationships with lenders and advises on capital structure and liquidity. The team of four is based in Kenya and the U.S. and sits within the Finance Division; the post is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

The specialist supports the IR team across loan compliance and reporting, lender due diligence, team operations and analytical projects, and reports to the Investor Relations Senior Specialist. The role suits those interested in finance, impact investing or accounting who want hands-on experience with global lenders and investors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial and operational reports for lenders, support internal reporting for senior leadership, and assist with interest payments and reconciliations
• Maintain lender records and loan documentation, support the signing and closing of new loans, and help improve the systems and processes of the IR team
• Support current and prospective lenders by coordinating due diligence requests, gathering information across teams and preparing summaries, spreadsheets and presentations
• Support financial modeling, dashboards, research and special projects that inform Finance and IR decisions

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in finance, business, economics, communications or a related field
• Good understanding of finance and accounting; some exposure to financial statement analysis preferred
• Top-performing undergraduate background
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including with remote colleagues

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel; Google Sheets a plus
• Experience with financial modeling in Excel and complex formulas (INDEX, MATCH, LOOKUP) preferred

The application deadline is 02/12/2026. Candidates apply through the corporate staffing agency advertising the vacancy.