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Exciting opportunity to enhance financial strategy and accountability with One Acre Fund, an organization transforming agriculture in Africa.
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Location
Bujumbura, Muramvya - Burundi
Expires
Expires at anytime
One Acre Fund is a dynamic organization that has been empowering smallholder farmers across Africa since 2006. Our diverse team, that exceeds 8,000 members, delivers crucial agricultural services, making farms substantially more productive. In this role of Burundi Financial Advisory Services Associate, your key functions will include:
- Supporting the Country Director in pricing, repayment, and budgeting decisions
- Collaborating with department heads on budgeting and performance tracking
- Providing strategic financial insights
- Overseeing financial aspects of specific grant finances
Role requirements are:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance, consulting or an advisory role
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Expertise in financial grants management
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficient in data analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English
The application process entails:
- Application open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi only
- Continuous review of applications until a hire is made
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud of our inclusive workplace environment.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
The Role As the Burundi Financial Advisory Services (FAS) Associate, you'll enhance financial accountability and strategy, supporting the Country Director in pricing, repayment, and budgeting decisions. You'll work with department heads on budgeting and performance tracking while providing strategic financial insights. Additionally, you'll oversee financial aspects of specific grant finances, ensuring compliance, reporting, and stakeholder engagements.
Job Requirements Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply: 4+ years of experience in finance, consulting or advisory Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels. Language: English
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi. Application Deadline 28 May 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.
Additional Information One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ oneacrefund.org address. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
