Vacancy title:
Rwanda Local Government Relations Coordinator

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Deadline of this Job:
31 October 2022  

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Rwanda Local Government Relations Coordinator
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.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

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.

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">

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

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 (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

To Apply

Interested candidates should click the Apply button below to send their applications no later than 3 November 2022

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 exceptional 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.

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