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Join One Acre Fund as a Senior Government Relations and Security Specialist and play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of over 1.5 million smallholder farmers.
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Location
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - One Acre Fund is a trailblazing nonprofit that empowers smallholder farmers, enhancing their farming productivity and resilience. Founded in 2006, the organization has flourished, serving 1.5 million farmers across ten African nations. With a team of 8,000 diverse individuals, One Acre Fund focuses on providing top-notch agricultural services, inputs, and training, fostering prosperity and sustainability in farming communities.
- Role Summary
- Strategically manage relationships with government entities and external partners.
- Minimize program risks by identifying policy needs and developing key networks.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to promote and protect One Acre Fund's interests and goals.
- Role Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in partnership management or political analysis.
- Fluency in French and English.
- A university degree in public policy, international development, economics, or a related field.
- In-depth understanding of national politics and local dynamics.
- Strong communication and project management abilities.
- Application Process Details
- Citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo are encouraged to apply.
- The position is for a fixed one-year term, based in Kinshasa, DRC.
- Immediate start date.
- Benefits include medical coverage and paid annual leave.
One Acre Fund is looking for a Senior Government Relations and Security Specialist with proven experience in partnership management to oversee the links between the organization and our external partners, mainly with the government.
The Organization: Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund provides more than 1.5 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive and resilient. Our team of over 8,000 people comes from diverse backgrounds and professions. Present in ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by offering them easy access to quality agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, and agricultural training to improve their harvests.
The Role: The Senior Government Relations and Security Specialist oversees the links between the organization and our external partners, mainly with the government, and constantly seeks to reduce the perceived and real risks of the program. You will identify government policy needs and develop networks with the government, the private sector, non-state actors, and other like-minded development actors to advance and defend the interests and objectives of One Acre Fund.
Job Requirements: 2-3 years of professional experience in the field of partnership management or political analysis. Excellent command of French and English. University degree in public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Excellent knowledge of the national political environment and provincial dynamics. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in project management and organizational skills, especially in unstructured environments.
Benefits: Medical coverage, paid annual leave.
Application Details: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The contract is for a fixed term of one year. The position is based in Kinshasa, DRC. The start date is as soon as possible.
