About the Role

Drive microinsurance innovation in Rwanda by designing, testing, and scaling products for smallholder farmers. Ideal for a strategic, independent thinker with strong analytical and partner management skills

Responsibilities

Product Development

• Lead end-to-end design and testing of innovative microinsurance products tailored to smallholder farmers.
• Design and oversee market research, including focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
• Translate pilot learnings into scalable implementation strategies, including clear timelines, budgets, and theory of change.
• Advocate for trial budgets and manage expenditures to stay within agreed limits.

Project Management, Operations, and Distribution

• Set and track performance metrics for pilots and field teams.
• Develop and improve distribution systems to ensure product accessibility and adoption.
• Conduct regular field visits to support training, resolve issues, and ensure frontline alignment.
• Cultivate partnerships with insurers, tech firms, NGOs, and public sector actors to support product rollout.

Impact Measurement and Reporting

• Analyze pilot results using Excel, Stata, or R, and produce actionable reports.
• Design databases to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Integrate historical data into current product development and strategic planning.

Innovation and Strategy

• Identify opportunities for new products and service improvements.
• Contribute to Rwanda’s country strategy by defining goals, OKRs, and scale-up pathways.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align innovations with core program delivery.

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.

Qualifications

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in operations, product development, or business development; insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects in complex or rural environments.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Stata or R is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable with field work.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda; French proficiency preferred.
• Deep commitment to One Acre Fund’s mission and values.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda ( Hybrid)

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

• Lead end-to-end design and testing of innovative microinsurance products tailored to smallholder farmers.
• Design and oversee market research, including focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
• Translate pilot learnings into scalable implementation strategies, including clear timelines, budgets, and theory of change.
• Advocate for trial budgets and manage expenditures to stay within agreed limits.
• Set and track performance metrics for pilots and field teams.
• Develop and improve distribution systems to ensure product accessibility and adoption.
• Conduct regular field visits to support training, resolve issues, and ensure frontline alignment.
• Cultivate partnerships with insurers, tech firms, NGOs, and public sector actors to support product rollout.
• Analyze pilot results using Excel, Stata, or R, and produce actionable reports.
• Design databases to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Integrate historical data into current product development and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities for new products and service improvements.
• Contribute to Rwanda’s country strategy by defining goals, OKRs, and scale-up pathways.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align innovations with core program delivery.

• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Stata or R (a plus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable with field work
• Analytical skills
• Partner management skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in operations, product development, or business development; insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects in complex or rural environments.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Stata or R is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable with field work.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda; French proficiency preferred.
• Deep commitment to One Acre Fund’s mission and values.