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Innovations and Resilience Associate (Fixed-Term) - Muramvya

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Poste proposé : Innovations and Resilience Associate (Fixed-Term) - Muramvya

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Our Burundi program, established in 2011, operates under the local brand Tubura. We are a rapidly growing organization with over 1,000 employees nationwide. As of 2024, we serve over 340,000 unique farmers in 7 provinces; Muramvya, Gitega, Kayanza, Mwaro, Ngozi, Muyinga, and Ruyigi.
About the Role
We are seeking a versatile Innovations & Resilience Associate to co-lead high-impact, experimental projects that improve farmer livelihoods. This role is split between insurance/resilience initiatives and broader innovations work. You'll manage trials, field pilots, and implementation plans, designing systems and channels to offer farmers new forms of protection beyond traditional insurance.
You will be field-based, you'll work with farmers and field teams to understand needs, build trust, and support adoption. This is a unique opportunity to shape inclusive solutions and strengthen farmer resilience while contributing to Tubura's long-term strategy. You will report to the Global Head of Risk & Resilience and the Burundi Impact Team.
Responsibilities

  • Innovations & Product Development Design and test new products and services that improve farmer livelihoods, focusing on impact, feasibility, and scale. Lead field trials and contribute to Tubura's broader impact strategy in close collaboration with other teams.
  • Insurance & Resilience Guide the development of microinsurance products that reflect the needs of smallholder farmers. Lead research efforts, engage directly with farmers, and work alongside field teams to ensure products are accessible, trusted, and adopted. Build partnerships with insurers, tech providers, NGOs, and government partners to support delivery.
  • Operations & Project Management Develop strategic plans and clear workstreams to bring new ideas from pilot to scale. Strengthen operational systems and distribution networks for both agricultural and financial products, ensuring alignment between design and delivery.
  • Impact & Learning Measure the success of new products through both qualitative and quantitative methods. Use tools like Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Stata, or R to analyze data and inform decision-making. Ensure lessons are shared and integrated into future designs.
  • Team Leadership Mentor junior staff, supporting their growth while fostering inclusive, team culture.

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

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Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 2+ years of experience in project management, innovation, operations, or similar roles.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection techniques.
  • Excel required, Stata/R.
  • Fluent in French and English. Kirundi preferred.
  • Interest in the financial sector; prior experience is not required.

Preferred Start Date

  • As soon as possible

Job Location

  • Muramvya, Burundi

Benefits

  • Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

  • 4 Years

Eligibility

  • One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Critères de l'annonce pour le poste : Innovations and Resilience Associate (Fixed-Term) - Muramvya

  • Métier :
    Informatique, nouvelles technologies - R&D, gestion de projets
  • Secteur d´activité :
    Agriculture, pêche, aquaculture
  • Type de contrat : CDD
  • Région : Muramvya
  • Ville : Muramvya
  • Niveau d'expérience : Expérience entre 2 ans et 5 ans - Expérience entre 5 ans et 10 ans - Expérience > 10 ans
  • Niveau d'études : Bac+1 - Bac+2 - Bac+3 - Bac+4 - Bac+5 et plus
  • Nombre de poste(s) : 1
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Muramvya, Burundi
Date de publication
26 juin 2025
Valide jusqu’au
25 août 2025
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