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 African countries, 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 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for information.

About the Role

The Local Government Relations Coordinator will report to the Government Relation Specialist. They will manage Local Government Relations in 3 districts.

The Local Government Relations Coordinator will manage reporting, communication, and issue resolution for government-related risks in the field in their coverage districts. Additionally, they will coordinate with operational team peers and external partners to ensure program compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with district and sector officials to improve cooperation with the government.
Represent One Acre Fund at sector and district meetings and events.
Support One Acre Fund’s expansion into new areas by securing local government approvals.
Coordinate with operational team peers to provide local government-related support for the smooth execution of all One Acre Fund programs and activities.
Coordinate with Subsidy Lead to manage submission of subsidy documents for local government verification and subsidy invoices in your coverage area.
Ensure reporting to government partners and communicate significant issues and recommendations from the government to TUBURA and vice versa.
Identify possible future risks and areas of non-alignment and work with different teams to implement preventative actions.
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.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, we are looking for someone with at least 2 years of work experience and a passion for our mission to maintain engagement with relevant government partners and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

Experience working and engaging with public sector and local government officials.
2 years of working experience
Ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, including Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Deadline

31 October 2022

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. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve extraordinary impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, 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.