# Burundi Government Relations Lead at One Acre Fund > Location unclear · Staff · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aoneacrefund%3A8272951 (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [One Acre Fund](https://alderhq.app/companies/one-acre-fund) - Location text: Muramvya, Burundi; Muramvya - Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Muramvya, Burundi; Muramvya") - Posted: 2026-10-13 (29 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/?gh_jid=8272951 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) ### About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. Our Burundi program, founded in 2011, operates under the local brand Tubura. 1662 staff serve close to 400,000 hard-working farmers. Our Burundi headquarters in Muramvya is supported by two regional offices in Gitega and Ngozi, and a small support office in Bujumbura. One Acre Fund works in the center and north of Burundi, in the provinces of Muramvya, Gitega, Ngozi, Kayanza, and Mwaro. ### About the Role The External Relations team works to build and maintain strong relationships between One Acre Fund–Tubura and key external stakeholders, including the Government of Burundi, private-sector partners, development partners and international institutions. The team helps create an enabling environment for Tubura to deliver its mission and maximize impact, while ensuring that the organization understands and complies with relevant Government policies, regulations and requirements. As Government Relations Lead, you will serve as Tubura's senior interface with the Government of Burundi and a key advisor to the Country Director and leadership team on Government policy, stakeholder dynamics, external risks and opportunities, and strategies to build an enabling environment for Tubura's growth and impact. ### Responsibilities Vision Setting & Strategic Planning - Set the vision and strategy for the Government Relations function, working with the relevant leads to develop annual priorities and goals. - Support the leadership team in navigating an increasingly complex operating environment and integrate Government and external trends into organizational strategy. Government Relations & Representation - Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior Government officials and key public institutions at national, provincial and local levels. - Represent the Country Director and Tubura in high-level Government meetings, policy discussions and strategic forums. Policy & Advocacy - Monitor and interpret Government policies, regulations and priorities relevant to Tubura; develop proactive advocacy and engagement strategies; and advise leadership on their implications, risks and opportunities. Partnerships & Stakeholder Management - Develop and oversee strategies for strategic partnerships, Government champions and other priority stakeholders, including private-sector, development and institutional partners. Identify opportunities to strengthen Tubura’s external relationships and access to decision-makers Government Enablement & External Risk Management - Work cross-functionally to identify and address Government-related opportunities and constraints affecting program delivery, including agricultural input policy, fertilizer supply and procurement, importation and other strategic initiatives. Anticipate and manage Government, regulatory and reputational risks. Communications & Compliance Oversight - Work with the Communications and Compliance leads to ensure coordinated external positioning, effective institutional communications and adherence to relevant Government and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership & Organizational Support - Lead, coach and develop the Government Relations team while ensuring the function provides effective strategic support to departments across Tubura and actionable Government intelligence to the Country Director and leadership team. ### 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. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aoneacrefund%3A8272951 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.