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Work towards a noble cause and have a real impact on farmers across Africa with One Acre Fund
Overview
Salary
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Location
Kimpese, DRC
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
One Acre Fund is an inspiring organisation dedicated to uplifting small-scale farmers by providing a range of agricultural services. Founded in 2006, they presently operate in nine African countries, offering high-quality farm supplies, modern agro-training, and other significant services. Their efforts have resulted in a mighty surge of income and resilience for the farmers they aid.
Role Summary
- Represent the Government Relations Department in interactions with provincial and local authorities.
- Ensure operations are fully compliant with associated regulations.
- Facilitate transparent communication and information sharing.
- Offer support to internal teams.
Role Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience in government relations or related fields, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
- Proven experience in regulating processes like permits, authorizations, and compliance-related documentations.
- Proficiency in drafting government reports and official correspondence.
- Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is mandatory.
- French and Lingala fluency; basic knowledge of Kikongo is a bonus.
Application Process Details
- The position is open only to citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Contract duration is for 1 year, renewable based on performance and operational requirements.
One Acre Fund was founded in 2006 with the mission to equip smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. We operate in nine countries across Africa, providing high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a variety of other agricultural services. Our approach has proven to significantly increase the income and resilience of farmers we support.
The Role: As a Local Government Officer, you will represent the Government Relations Department in engagements with provincial and local authorities. This includes attending official meetings, invitations, and working sessions. Your primary responsibilities will be to ensure that One Acre Fund's operations comply with provincial and local regulations, facilitate information sharing and communication, and provide support to internal teams.
Job Requirements: - 2+ years of experience in government relations, public administration, or regulatory compliance, preferably in the NGO or development sector. - Proven experience in managing regulatory processes such as permits, authorizations, and compliance documentation. - Strong skills in drafting official reports and government correspondence. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. - Fluency in French and Lingala; knowledge of Kikongo is an advantage.
Benefits: - Health insurance and paid time off are provided.
Application Details: This position is open only to citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The contract duration is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and operational needs.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
