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Contribute to enhancing farm productivity in Africa as a Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Associate at One Acre Fund, a dynamic and diverse organization.
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Location
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expires
Expires at anytime
One Acre Fund, a thriving organization operating since 2006, equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers in nine African countries with the tools to increase farm productivity by over 35%. As the Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Associate, your role is pivotal in ensuring staff safety and security in every aspect of our operations within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Role Summary:
- Design, implement, and improve health, safety, and security systems for the DRC program.
- Act as the primary technical authority and advisor to country leadership on safety and security matters.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, NEBOSH, HSE etc) are a bonus.
- 5+ years of experience in health, safety, and security management, preferably in NGO contexts.
- Experience in high-risk environments.
- Fluency in French; proficiency in English
Application Process Details:
- This role is only open to DRC citizens or permanent residents.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or for tests during the interview process.
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance farm productivity across nine countries in Africa. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a range of other agricultural services. Our model has proven to increase income and assets on supported land by more than 35%, permanently improving resilience. Our team of over 9,000 full-time staff from diverse backgrounds and professions drives our mission.
The Role: As the Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Associate, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all health, safety, and security systems for our DRC program. This role is crucial for ensuring staff safety and security across office, warehouse, and field operations in a complex and volatile risk environment. You will serve as the primary technical authority and key advisor to country leadership on staff safety and security topics. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the option to renew based on business terms.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, International Relations, or a related field. - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, NEBOSH, HSE etc) are a strong advantage. - 5+ years of progressive experience in health, safety, and/or security management, preferably in Humanitarian, development, or international NGO contexts. - Experience working in conflict-affected or high-risk environments is a strong advantage. - Fluency in French required; English proficiency strongly preferred. Local languages are an asset.
Benefits: - Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits are provided.
Application Details: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of DRC. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
