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One Acre FundBurundi Gender and Youth Inclusion Senior Specialist (Fixed-Term)
One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, financing, tree seedlings, and agronomic training to millions of smallholder farmers across…
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One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, financing, tree seedlings, and agronomic training to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. In Burundi, the organization operates locally under the brand name Tubura, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers through headquarters in Muramvya, regional hubs in Gitega and Ngozi, and a support office in Bujumbura. The enterprise is currently seeking a Burundi Gender and Youth…
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One Acre Fund is an agricultural organization founded in 2006 that provides farm supplies, financing, tree seedlings, and agronomic training to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. In Burundi, the organization operates locally under the brand name Tubura, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers through headquarters in Muramvya, regional hubs in Gitega and Ngozi, and a support office in Bujumbura. The enterprise is currently seeking a Burundi Gender and Youth Inclusion Senior Specialist on a one-year fixed-term contract.
This professional will drive the integration of gender equity and youth inclusion across both administrative functions and farmer-facing operations. The role requires designing and implementing comprehensive training curricula, facilitating workshops for Women's Committee members, and guiding strategic initiatives to engage thousands of young participants. The successful candidate will collaborate with global teams, advocate for inclusive management practices, and ensure that safeguarding policies are actively maintained. Eligible applicants must hold citizenship or permanent residency in Burundi.
Responsibilities
- Develop a gender and inclusion toolkit containing presentation decks, participant manuals, facilitation tools, and talking points
- Design and execute a train-the-trainer technical guide and conduct training missions with associated reporting and gap analyses
- Facilitate specialized sessions for Women's Committee members regarding complaint detection, survivor-centered intake protocols, and case management
- Create a gender-inclusive culture training curriculum divided into operational and administrative contexts
- Design a workbook and reflection guide centered on leadership diversity and career development
- Facilitate women employee resource group sessions and implement an inclusive manager guide covering unconscious bias and equitable recruitment
- Establish farmer-facing talking points for managers and field directors regarding grievance reporting and zero tolerance policies
- Conduct a youth and gender landscape assessment to shape a strategy targeting specific youth and young women engagement goals
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global teams to align on country road maps and share best practices
Requirements
- Experience in inclusive programme strategy and design
- Background in training design, facilitation, and skill transfer
- Knowledge of safeguarding and survivor-centered practices
- Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams
- Strong execution and project management skills
- Citizenship or permanent residency in Burundi
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What is the employment type for this role?
This position is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract.
Where is the job located?
The position is located in Muramvya, Burundi.
Are there any citizenship or residency restrictions?
Yes, this role is exclusively open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi.
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