Video Editor

About One Acre Fund

Since its establishment in 2006, One Acre Fund has been dedicated to empowering 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance their farm productivity. Operating across nine African countries, home to two-thirds of the continent's farmers, we provide essential resources such as high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training. Our comprehensive agricultural services typically result in farmers increasing their income and assets on supported land by over 35 percent, while simultaneously building lasting resilience. This significant impact is driven by our team of more than 9,000 full-time professionals from diverse backgrounds. For more insights, please visit our "Why Work Here" blog.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled individual to fill a combined videographer and video editor position. This role will be instrumental in producing professional-quality videos for One Acre Fund's training programs, marketing initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and overall brand building. The core focus will be on showcasing the tangible impact of our work on farmers, with a special emphasis on youth and women. This role requires a blend of storytelling, social behavior change communication, and marketing expertise to effectively share compelling impact narratives. Your primary objective will be to capture authentic farmer stories that illustrate the transformative effects of One Acre Fund's interventions on both individual lives and future generations.

Responsibilities

Professional-Quality, On-Brand, Storytelling Film Production

• Capture high-caliber, engaging, and emotionally resonant video and audio using DSLR and mobile cameras.


• Oversee and direct video shoots across all operational countries, collaborating closely with local teams.

Professional-Quality, On-Brand, Storytelling Video Editing

• Develop storyboards and scripts that align with project briefs following video shoots.


• Add subtitles to videos in at least seven different languages.


• Adapt and re-edit existing video content for various applications and purposes.


• Create bespoke, on-brand motion graphics.

Professional Interviewing & Storytelling

• Identify and develop compelling stories from the field based on specific briefs.


• Conduct interviews designed to elicit engaging, unique, and emotional responses that advance narrative arcs.


• Analyze farmer reports to conceptualize potential story arcs and craft interview questions to support them.

Video Systems Ownership

• Occasionally manage freelance professionals and host donor-selected video crews during shoots.


• Maintain and organize One Acre Fund’s video archive and footage storage systems.


• Develop and manage the One Acre Fund video shot schedule, ensuring stakeholders are informed of upcoming video production activities.

Career Growth and Development

We foster a robust culture of continuous learning and are committed to the professional development of our team members. You will benefit from weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular performance feedback. Our bi-annual career reviews provide dedicated time to discuss your aspirations and professional goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a fulfilling long-term career.

Qualifications

While we consider general qualifications for all roles, this specific position requires:

• Demonstrated expertise in professional videography and editing.


• Proven ability in professional reporting and storytelling.


• Proficiency in operating professional-grade DSLR and audio equipment, coupled with in-depth knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro for editing.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Flexible, within Countries of Operations

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and housing.

Eligibility

This position is exclusively open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Application Deadline

August 24, 2026. Please note that we review applications and hire on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected.

One Acre Fund never requests payment from candidates at any stage of the application or interview process. Official communications from One Acre Fund will always originate from an @oneacrefund.org email address. Please report any suspicious communications to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org, but do not send applications or related materials to this address.

Our organization's mission and purpose are deeply intertwined with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism. One Acre Fund is committed to cultivating a workplace where all staff consistently feel valued, represented, and connected, enabling them to thrive professionally and achieve exceptional outcomes for the farmers we serve.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We are proud to operate as an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

Apply HERE