AI Engineering Lead

About the role

One Acre Fund’s Kenya program, operating under the brand Tupande, is looking for a hands‑on AI and automation engineer to lead the design, development and scaling of intelligent solutions that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency and farmer impact.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the AI and automation strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with business leaders to identify high‑impact AI opportunities and translate them into a clear pipeline of initiatives.
• Own the full lifecycle – design, development, deployment and scaling – of AI‑enabled solutions, workflows and automation capabilities.
• Architect and integrate AI solutions across existing enterprise applications, data platforms and operational systems.
• Build scalable, secure and maintainable solutions that address real business problems.
• Guide technical decisions across AI, analytics and process‑improvement projects while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Champion adoption of AI and automation across the organization and ensure responsible use of emerging technologies.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end AI and automation projects in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a focus on measurable impact and value delivery.

Required skills