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Transform the lives of smallholder farmers as the new Chief of Party with One Acre Fund, an impactful non-profit organization
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - Join One Acre Fund, a non-profit dedicated to increasing the prosperity of smallholder farmers across Africa. With a focus on providing quality farm supplies and training, our team's mission is to boost farm productivity and resilience, significantly improving profits for the farmers we serve. As a member of our diverse and passionate team, you'll be part of an innovative organization that's making a real difference in the lives of over 1.5 million farmers.
- Role Summary
- Lead the vision and implementation of a groundbreaking program in the DRC as Chief of Party.
- Manage the country's activities to ensure exceptional quality of operations.
- Report directly to the Country Director and collaborate with the leadership team.
- Supervise 3-5 department leads and oversee program implementation teams.
- Role Requirements
- At least 5+ years of relevant experience for Manager level, or 10+ years for Director level.
- Experience in development or humanitarian work with a focus on agriculture, ecosystem protection, cash/voucher assistance, or rural livelihoods.
- Minimum of 3 years in the field managing significant programs.
- Proven team leadership with diverse groups and experience in complex contexts.
- Must be fluent in both English and French.
- Benefits
- Health insurance, housing, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Application Details
- Work permit support available, with preference for nationals or those with extensive experience in our countries of operation.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies over 1.5 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive and resilient. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by providing easy access to quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve earn 40 percent more profits from their land when they enroll with One Acre Fund.
The Role One Acre Fund is looking for a Chief of Party to oversee the successful implementation of a new and innovative program vision in the DRC. You will manage the country's activities, and oversee the overall quality of our operations. The Chief of Party will report to the Country Director and will oversee program implementation teams. You will manage 3-5 department leads, and you will sit within the country's leadership team.
Job Requirements 5+ years of relevant professional experience for Manager level, or 10+ years for Director level, working on development or humanitarian interventions, with a focus on agriculture, ecosystem protection, cash/voucher assistance, or rural livelihoods. 3+ years field experience managing large programs Team leadership experience with diverse teams Demonstrated experience working in complex contexts Fluency in English and French is required.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Application Details One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred. Application Deadline 22 July 2024.
Additional Information One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ oneacrefund.org address. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
