Burundi Operations Senior Manager/Director

Muramvya, Burundi. Posted 5 months ago

The role

This person oversees the program's operations strategy by driving excellence across Field Operations, Logistics, and Business operations. They lead a large cross-functional team to ensure last mile deliveries and distribution reach farmers within budget.

What you will do

Co-develop and execute the country's operational strategy with the Country Director.
Lead the annual operational planning cycle including budgeting and resource allocation.
Support Field Operations including farmer enrollment, input delivery, and training.
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, warehousing, and last-mile distribution.
Establish and maintain operational data systems for tracking performance and KPIs.
Lead change towards increasing scalability by championing digital tools and technology.
Develop a strong deputy layer and conduct regular talent reviews.
Identify operational risks and develop contingency plans.
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, local labor laws, and donor compliance.
Champion staff safety protocols for field staff.

Required qualifications

Leadership skills
Budget Ownership and Financial Strategy Fluency
Operations, Supply chain and Impact evaluation fluency
Strong talent management
Understanding of Government relations management and policy / operating environment
Team Building and Coaching

Nice to have

Nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation

Benefits

Health insurance
paid time off
weekly check-ins with your manager
access to mentorship and training programs
regular feedback on your performance
career reviews every six months

Before you apply

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role.
Applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

About the company

One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. The Burundi program operates under the local brand Tubura.