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One Acre Fund internships in Kenya: preparing for the Young Professionals Program
Understand the employer’s published internship process and prepare an honest example of your skills.
One Acre Fund describes its Young Professionals Program as a paid internship programme for recent African graduates. Its opportunities are posted on a rolling basis. The programme page is not proof that a Kenya position matching your background is open today: check the employer’s current listing.
What the employer says about placement
The programme page says interns are placed in their country of citizenship and need the right to work there. Placement depends on the team: many interns work in field offices or headquarters outside a capital city, while some roles may be in a capital. Read the advert to see whether a particular position is in Kenya, where it is based and which languages and qualifications it requires.
According to the employer, internships normally last three months, with a possible three-month extension depending on performance and team needs. The organisation describes a stipend to help cover housing, transport and communication. Ask about the amount and conditions of the individual role before accepting; permanent employment is not guaranteed.
Build evidence for your application
Pick one genuine example showing initiative or problem-solving. It might be coordinating a student project, organising data or improving a volunteer process. Explain the task, your own actions and the outcome. The organisation encourages applicants to connect their skills to its work with smallholder farmers; do this honestly rather than inventing field experience.
The employer says its selection process can include a psychometric test, take-home exercises and interviews. Practise explaining your work clearly and check the instructions in your invitation. Do not assume every cohort has identical tests.
Use the official application route
The programme page says applications are accepted through its website's online form. Check dates and requirements in the individual vacancy, use an email address you can access and retain your confirmation. Do not pay an intermediary who promises selection.