Burundi Field Operations Associate
One Acre Fund equips smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. In Burundi, the program operates under the local brand Tubura, serving close to 400,000 farmers across Muramvya, Gitega, Ngozi, Kayanza, and Mwaro. As a Field Operations Associate, you will lead field execution and drive improvements to grow scale and quality at lower cost. Responsibilities include owning end-to-end execution of the core program across an assigned region and functional area (training, enrollment, distribution, repayment, expansion), ensuring seasonal objectives and KPIs are met, and keeping operational processes standardized and cost-efficient. You will lead a portfolio of 1-3 medium-to-large projects from design through field execution, coordinate delivery across departments and external partners, and produce analysis and reporting for leadership decisions. You will manage and mentor a team of direct reports, recruit and onboard staff, and maintain performance follow-up systems. You will also identify opportunities to improve farmer impact and cost efficiency, design and run trials, and champion adoption of improved systems. Requirements: 2+ years of experience in operations/project management, strong project management and people management skills, strong data analysis and communication skills, budget management experience, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. English required; French strongly recommended; Kirundi preferred. This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia, and DRC. Benefits include health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Closing date: 03 December 2026
Closing date: 2026-12-03
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the One Acre Fund careers site listing for this vacancy.
https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/burundi-field-operations-associate