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Exciting opportunity to drive innovation in microinsurance and impact millions of smallholder farmers with One Acre Fund
Overview
Salary
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Location
Muramvya, Burundi
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary:
Join One Acre Fund, an established organization committed to increasing the productivity of more than 4 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. We offer high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, modern agronomic training and a wide array of other agricultural services.
Role Summary:
- Lead the establishment and expansion of microinsurance initiatives
- Focus on personal insurance products in Burundi such as funeral, hospital cash, maternal health, asset loss and more
- Design, implement, and manage systems, operations, and distribution channels
Role Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in operations, business development, or similar roles
- Understanding of microinsurance products, regulations and industry trends
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Proficient in Excel and willingness to spend significant time in the field
- Fluent in English and French, Kirundi preferred
- Leadership experience and ability to work as part of a team
Application Process Details:
- The role is open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria and Uganda
- We hire on a rolling basis until a hire is made
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 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.
The Role You will spearhead the establishment and expansion of One Acre Fund's microinsurance initiatives, focusing on personal insurance products in Burundi. These products include funeral, hospital cash, maternal health, asset loss or other impactful insurance products. You will design, implement, and manage systems, operations, and distribution channels to offer new forms of protection to our farmers, beyond the traditional scope of climate and agricultural insurance.
Job Requirements 2+ years of experience in operations, business development, or a related field, with a preference for backgrounds or understanding in insurance, financial services, or social enterprises. Understanding of microinsurance products, regulations and industry trends, especially in the region. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience with project management and innovation in challenging environments. Proficiency in Excel and a willingness to spend significant time in the field. Leadership experience and working as part of a team. Fluent in English and French. Kirundi preferred.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Applications Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria and Uganda. Application Deadline 24 April 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
