Burundi Product Innovation Associate (Fixed - Term)
On-site · Muramvya, Muramvya, Burundi
Job Summary
The Burundi Product Innovation Associate will lead the national agroforestry program, focusing on planting ten million trees in the first year with an aim to reach one billion by 2030. The role includes strategic development, refining operations, securing the seedling supply chain, planning distribution to farmers, and launching initiatives in Regenerative Agriculture. Candidates must have over five years of experience in decentralized rural programs and field management, with a bachelor's degree being mandatory and qualifications in Agroforestry preferred. Strong English language skills required, and French is strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years working in execution of major decentralised rural programmes, with demonstrated managerial responsibilities including field and performance management
- Field experience working with smallholder farmers
- A track-record of implementation preferred, taking projects from strategic to operational within a relatively short time
- Bachelors required; study or qualifications in Agroforestry or Regenerative Agriculture an advantage
- Language: English required; French also strongly preferred. Other local languages (Kirundi) desirable.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in Agroforestry or Regenerative Agriculture
Additional Requirements
- This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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