Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance)
U.S. Embassy in Burundi
Job description
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura is recruiting a Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) for its Political/Economic Office (announcement Bujumbura-2026-15; ERA vacancy 78306). The role supports Department of State assistance programmes in grant and financial management, risk and fiduciary oversight, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The official portal lists two vacancies in Bujumbura, a full-time 40-hour regular schedule, permanent/indefinite appointment subject to probation, no telework, and occasional travel. It is open to all interested applicants.
The embassy’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal has an active “Apply to This Vacancy” entry; applicants must use ERA rather than paper submissions. The official open period ends 27 October 2026 in vacancy time zone GMT+2. Salary is not specified. Non-Burundian applicants must supply residency and work permits; all applicants must supply their university degree and any applicable professional licence.
Original employer vacancy and application: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?jnum=78306&orgId=71
Embassy careers page: https://bi.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Public Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1533027465523744
Verified against the official ERA vacancy and active application entry on 23 October 2026 UTC.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or business administration. At least four years of professional experience in business, accounting, fiduciary management or a related field, including at least one year implementing U.S. government assistance programmes, projects or activities. Fluent English (Level 4) and good working knowledge of Kirundi and French (Level 3). Knowledge of programme/project management, grants, contracting, financial regulations, host-country institutions and compliance; skills in financial analysis, budgeting, risk oversight, communication and common office software. The selected candidate must be able to start within less than two months after authorization or clearance.