Description of the organization

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund helps 5.5 million smallholder farmers increase their farm productivity. Operating in nine countries, home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide quality agricultural products, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model allows farmers to increase their income and assets by more than 35% on the land they farm, while sustainably improving their resilience. All of this is made possible by our team of more than 9,000 full-time employees from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, see our article:  Why Work Here .

Job Description

Tubura (One Acre Fund Burundi) is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Coordinator to strengthen its dynamic logistics team. This role is critical to our mission of delivering agricultural inputs, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of Burundian farmers receive the necessary resources efficiently and affordably.

As a Transport Operations Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind the timely and efficient delivery of agricultural inputs that transform the lives of our farmers. If you are passionate about operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and on-the-ground problem-solving, and want to make a tangible impact on farmers' lives by addressing Burundi's unique logistical challenges, this position is for you. 

Your work will have a direct impact on One Acre Fund's ability to serve farmers: efficient logistics means inputs arrive on time, allowing farmers to plant properly and improve their harvests.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning and Execution of Transport:

• Develop daily and weekly transportation plans, optimizing truck allocation based on delivery needs and available resources.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely shipments and deliveries of agricultural inputs.
  Actively monitor shipments, anticipating and proactively resolving delays or issues.
• Serve as the primary contact for carriers and field teams regarding delivery challenges and schedules.
• Manage daily contingencies during peak seasons, including route reassignment and managing challenges related to road infrastructure or distribution points.

Financial Diligence and Data Management

• Validate and reconcile carrier invoices, ensuring accuracy with respect to services rendered and contractual rates.
• Manage payments to carriers, ensuring complete documentation and compliance with the organization's financial policies.
• Compile and analyze transportation performance data, including costs, delivery times and route efficiency.
• Monitor fuel consumption using GPS and sensor data, and prepare detailed usage reports.
• Analyze transportation and fuel data to identify trends, inefficiencies and cost reduction opportunities.

Problem Solving and Field Support 

• Troubleshoot transportation challenges (impassable roads, breakdowns, security) during delivery seasons, implementing quick and efficient solutions.
• Maintain clear communication with field staff to understand local conditions and adapt plans accordingly.

Supplier Relations and Performance 

• Establish and maintain strong and professional relationships with transportation providers.
• Monitor and evaluate carrier performance against agreed service levels and key indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in the research and integration of new transportation providers as needed.

Career growth and development

One Acre Fund invests in developing management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will dedicate significant time to your professional development. We provide ongoing, concrete feedback through mentoring and regular career reviews in the form of management advice. We also hold regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to create truly exciting roles. Due to our rapid growth, we constantly have new senior roles opening up and plenty of opportunities in different functions.

Requirements:

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2 to 4 years of professional experience and ideally, a proven passion for our mission. Candidates meeting the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Bachelor's/Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics operations, or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced environment. Experience in rural logistics is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional data management and analysis skills: Proven ability to work with large data sets, perform calculations, and generate insightful reports. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets is required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze root causes and implement practical solutions independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Experience working with transportation contracts, invoices and financial reconciliation.
• Familiarity with GPS tracking systems and fuel management is an asset.
• Resilience and adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes demanding operational environment.
• Languages: Fluency in Kirundi and French required. Good knowledge of English is a plus.
• Commitment to One Acre Fund values. 

Date of entry into office

As soon as possible

Workplace

Muramvya, Burundi

Benefits

Medical coverage, paid annual leave,

Eligibility

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

Application deadline

October 13, 2025.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official emails from One Acre Fund will always come from an address containing @ oneacrefund.org . Please report any suspicious communications here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send your application materials to this email address .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund strives to build a culture where all employees feel valued, represented, and connected—so our team can thrive as professionals and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, descent, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.