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One Acre FundBurundi People Division Lead
This full-time, on-site role is based in Burundi and sits within One Acre Fund's Tubura program, which supports nearly 600,000 farmers. The People Division Lead aims…
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This full-time, on-site role is based in Burundi and sits within One Acre Fund's Tubura program, which supports nearly 600,000 farmers. The People Division Lead aims to make the Burundi program a top employer for development professionals, oversees HR and corporate operations, guides dotted-line recruitment and learning teams, and builds staff feedback channels. The role also sets multi-year direction for people functions, supports organizational design work, and uses HRIS data…
Job Description
This full-time, on-site role is based in Burundi and sits within One Acre Fund's Tubura program, which supports nearly 600,000 farmers. The People Division Lead aims to make the Burundi program a top employer for development professionals, oversees HR and corporate operations, guides dotted-line recruitment and learning teams, and builds staff feedback channels.
The role also sets multi-year direction for people functions, supports organizational design work, and uses HRIS data and survey results to shape people strategy. It suits a seasoned people leader with at least five years in HR or complex management and fluency in English and French.
Responsibilities
- Set a long-term vision and yearly goals for all people and talent functions
- Oversee HR, corporate operations and the recruiting and learning teams
- Lead health, safety and security coordination for staff and facilities
- Shape talent acquisition, engagement work and labor-law compliance with Legal and HR
Requirements
- A degree from university or postgraduate study in law, HR or a related domain
- At least five years in HR management or leading large, complex teams
- A track record managing people and developing teams
- Fluency in English and French
Qualifications
- Kirundi language skills would be a bonus
- Strong project management and the ability to run many projects across teams
- Analytical judgment and data-based decisions
- Empathy and emotional awareness shown through teamwork
Core Skills
Benefits
- Weekly manager check-ins plus regular feedback on performance
- Access to mentoring and training programs
- Career reviews twice a year to discuss goals and growth
- A chance to help a growing organization take shape
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Where is the role located?
The role is based in Burundi and marked on-site in the listing.
What education and experience are asked for?
The posting asks for a university or master's-level degree in law, HR or a related area, plus at least five years in HR or complex management.
Are there language requirements?
English and French are required, and Kirundi is treated as an added advantage.
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