Rwanda Microinsurance Associate (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Career Level: Professionals
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Application Deadline: 08 July 2025 (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund serves over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries, delivering access to high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, credit, training, and other critical agricultural services. Our model consistently helps farmers increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35%, while building long-term resilience.

Our impact is powered by a team of 9,000+ full-time staff from diverse professional backgrounds.
To learn more, read our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Rwanda Program

Operating under the local brand Tubura since 2007, our Rwanda team includes over 3,200 staff members serving more than 790,000 farmers across all four provinces and Kigali.
For more on our work, visit our Rwanda Program Blog.

About the Role

We are seeking a mission-driven professional to lead the design, testing, and scale-up of microinsurance products tailored for smallholder farmers in Rwanda. You will play a pivotal role in delivering inclusive insurance solutions—from hospital cash coverage to funeral and asset protection products—that directly improve the financial resilience of rural households.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, fieldwork, and cross-sector collaboration to build impactful solutions. You will report to the Global Microinsurance Lead and work closely with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Design, test, and refine microinsurance products tailored to rural farmers
• Conduct market research and translate pilot findings into scalable strategies
• Manage budgets and expenditures for product rollouts
  

Project Management, Operations, and Distribution

• Set performance metrics and monitor field implementation
• Conduct field visits to oversee pilot programs
• Collaborate with partners to develop and optimize distribution systems
  

Impact Measurement and Reporting

• Analyze pilot results and generate actionable insights
• Design performance-tracking systems and integrate historical data
• Inform ongoing product development and strategic planning
  

Innovation and Strategy

• Identify new microinsurance product opportunities
• Contribute to country-level strategy alignment and innovation
• Ensure product development aligns with Rwanda program goals
  

Team Management

• Lead regular check-ins and support work prioritization
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members
  

Career Growth and Development

At One Acre Fund, we’re committed to your long-term professional growth. You will benefit from:

• Weekly check-ins with your manager
• Mentorship and training programs
• Biannual career reviews
• Regular performance feedback
• Opportunities to shape impactful projects and advance your career within the organization
  

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• 3+ years of experience in microinsurance, insurance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of the Rwandan microinsurance market and regulatory environment
• Proficiency in Excel (must be able to perform complex functions)
• Experience using Stata or R for data analysis
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and manage partnerships
• Fluent in English; French and Kinyarwanda are desirable
  

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
  

Application Deadline

08 July 2025
Please note: We review applications on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Important Notice

One Acre Fund never asks for payment or charges of any kind during the recruitment process.
All official communication will come from an @oneacrefund.org email address.

If you receive suspicious emails, please report them to:
📧 globalhotline@oneacrefund.org
Please do not send job applications to this address.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

At One Acre Fund, DEI and anti-racism are central to our mission and purpose. We strive to create a workplace where all team members feel valued, represented, and empowered, enabling them to thrive and deliver exceptional impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

👉 Ready to help transform rural livelihoods through innovative insurance? Apply now.