Government Relations Lead
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a senior Government Relations Lead in Muramvya, Burundi, offering health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
- Role
- Government Relations Lead
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Muramvya, Burundi
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Government Relations Lead role at One Acre Fund in Burundi involves building and maintaining relationships with key government officials, developing strategic plans, and managing external risks and opportunities.
What you'll do
- Set the vision and strategy for the Government Relations function
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior government officials
- Represent the Country Director and Tubura in high-level government meetings
- Develop and implement Government Relations, public policy, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement strategies
- Work cross-functionally to identify and address government-related opportunities and constraints
- Lead, coach, and develop the Government Relations team
What it takes
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in international relations, public policy, political science, communications, development studies or another relevant field
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience
- Significant experience working with government institutions, public agencies, development partners or other senior external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Government Relations, public policy, advocacy or stakeholder engagement strategies
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-management skills
- Strong people-management skills, with experience developing and coaching high-performing teams
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Muramvya, Burundi.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
How do I apply?
Apply here: https://grnh.se/2dirp4yu1us
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on One Acre Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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