Burundi Field Operations Associate

The role

You will own the end-to-end execution of the core program across an assigned region in Burundi. You will manage a portfolio of projects, lead and mentor a multi-level team, and drive program innovation and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end execution of the core program across an assigned region and functional area
• Ensure seasonal objectives and KPIs are communicated and monitored
• Ensure operational processes are documented, standardized and cost-efficient
• Lead a portfolio of 1–3 medium-to-large projects from design through field execution
• Coordinate delivery across departments and with external partners
• Produce analysis, post-mortems and reporting to inform leadership decisions
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports
• Recruit, onboard and develop staff
• Identify opportunities to improve farmer impact, program quality or cost efficiency
• Design and run trials with field teams and farmers

Required qualifications

• Project management: Able to design and lead medium-to-large projects with a high degree of independence
• Planning and prioritization: Creates and executes work plans independently
• People management and coaching: Able to recruit, develop and manage a multi-level team
• Data analysis: Strong analytical ability using data to drive decisions
• Communication and stakeholder management: Strong written and verbal communication
• Innovation and process improvement: Leads innovation and process improvement within the department
• Budget and resource management: Able to build an annual budget and monitor budget versus actuals
• Judgment and execution: Able to make interpretive decisions with incomplete information
• Technical proficiency: Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfort with digital systems
• English required

Nice to have

• French strongly recommended
• Kirundi preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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.