About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

The Role You, as Field Operations Project Specialist will occupy a dynamic client-facing role with a large degree of scope to help shape the DRC core operations strategy. You will also provide direct management support to staff members, while growing and building a team culture and ethos. Reporting directly to the Field Operation Director you’ll be in charge of the management of the field team. Mentor Field Directors through 6 month reviews, periodic development plans, weekly check-ins, and team meetings. Develop the skills of the FDs through mentorship, training, and support to fulfill field leadership roles as we expand and develop our program.

Job Requirements We are seeking professionals with at least 3 years of work experience and a demonstrated passion for sustainable community/international development. Bachelor's Degree-holder from an African University Demonstrated ability and previous mentorship, organizational, and leadership experience Good command verbal and written communication in French and English Ability of data analysis, team mentoring, and field-based competency Demonstrate commitment to exhibiting One Acre Fund values in a leadership position Plan and implement complex projects independently using a results-based approach Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine leadership with enthusiasm, patience, to join our growing family of leaders. Experience writing complex macros for Excel

Benefits Health insurance, paid time off

Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Democratic Republic of Congo. Application Deadline 13 August 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve. 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.