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One Acre FundAnalyst, Office of the CFO (Fixed-Term)
One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, credit, training, and tree seedlings to millions of smallholder farmers across several…
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One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, credit, training, and tree seedlings to millions of smallholder farmers across several African nations. The organization maintains a large permanent staff to support its operational model. One Acre Fund is seeking an Analyst for the Office of the CFO on a fixed-term contract basis. This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, handling division communications, managing governance…
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One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, credit, training, and tree seedlings to millions of smallholder farmers across several African nations. The organization maintains a large permanent staff to support its operational model. One Acre Fund is seeking an Analyst for the Office of the CFO on a fixed-term contract basis.
This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, handling division communications, managing governance calendars, and turning complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership. The professional in this position will own specific workstreams, coordinate cross-functional projects, and provide flexible support across the finance division during periods of high demand or staff transitions.
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of specific African countries, including Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Burundi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Responsibilities
- Draft and deliver finance division communications including decision announcements and priority rollouts
- Prepare presentation decks, briefing notes, and data summaries for senior leadership
- Coordinate governance calendars, leadership meetings, quarterly forums, and annual events
- Monitor progress against divisional priorities and OKRs while tracking risks and dependencies
- Manage assigned projects and cross-functional workstreams from planning through execution
- Conduct research, benchmarking, data synthesis, and financial analysis to support strategic choices
- Provide flexible support during peak demand, staff transitions, or extended leave periods
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
- CPA or ACCA finalist
- Approximately five years of working experience in finance, strategy, consulting, project management, or operations within a medium to large organization
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Full professional proficiency in English with robust written communication skills
- Citizenship or permanent residency in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Burundi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia, or Nigeria
Qualifications
- Familiarity with financial analysis, management reporting, and business decision-making
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
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What is the duration of this contract?
The contract duration is two years, which is renewable with a high chance based on good performance.
Where is the position located?
The position is located in Kigali, Rwanda.
Who is eligible to apply for this role?
This role is exclusively open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Burundi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting does not specify the salary.
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