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One Acre FundBurundi Field Operations Associate
One Acre Fund operates under the local brand Tubura in Burundi, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with agricultural services, modern training, farm supplies, and accessible…
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One Acre Fund operates under the local brand Tubura in Burundi, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with agricultural services, modern training, farm supplies, and accessible credit. The organization is seeking a Burundi Field Operations Associate to join its team. This professional will oversee core program execution within a designated region, manage projects from design to field execution, lead and mentor staff, and drive continuous operational improvements. The individual will…
Job Description
One Acre Fund operates under the local brand Tubura in Burundi, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with agricultural services, modern training, farm supplies, and accessible credit. The organization is seeking a Burundi Field Operations Associate to join its team. This professional will oversee core program execution within a designated region, manage projects from design to field execution, lead and mentor staff, and drive continuous operational improvements. The individual will handle logistics, farmer communication, and payment processing, while also identifying opportunities to enhance cost efficiency and farmer impact. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of specific African nations, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and others. The position is based in Muramvya, Burundi.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end execution of core programs within an assigned region and functional area
- Monitor performance metrics against seasonal objectives and KPIs
- Ensure standard operational processes remain cost-efficient and within budget
- Lead a portfolio of medium-to-large projects from initial design to field implementation
- Coordinate delivery efforts across internal departments and external partners
- Supervise, mentor, and onboard direct reports and wider field teams
- Design and test trials to improve farmer impact, program quality, and cost efficiency
Requirements
- Ability to independently design and lead medium-to-large projects
- Capability to create and execute independent work plans
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting, developing, and managing multi-level teams
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making and KPI tracking
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication for cross-functional coordination
- Experience with annual budget creation and budget-to-actual monitoring
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
- Fluency in English
- Citizenship or permanent residency in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia, or Democratic Republic of the Congo
Qualifications
- Strongly recommended proficiency in French
- Preferred proficiency in Kirundi
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The position is based in Muramvya, Burundi.
What are the language requirements for this role?
English is required, French is strongly recommended, and Kirundi is preferred.
What benefits are provided?
The posting lists health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Who is eligible to apply?
This role is open exclusively to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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