One Acre Fund is seeking a Country Director for their Democratic Republic of Congo operations, focusing on managing a $30 million program aimed at improving the livelihoods of 30,000 farmers. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in agribusiness or NGO operations, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and strategic planning
Job Summary
Lead One Acre Fund's strategic direction in DRC, aligning long-term goals with country context, organisational values, and funding opportunities.
Provide overall leadership for a $30M programme, ensuring farmers consistently receive world-class services that drive measurable impact.
Lead the DRC team of 15+ staff (and growing), setting a culture based on accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
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One Acre Fund is seeking a Country Director for their Democratic Republic of Congo operations, focusing on managing a $30 million program aimed at improving the livelihoods of 30,000 farmers. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in agribusiness or NGO operations, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and strategic planning.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
high-impact agribusiness or NGO operation
building high-performing internal systems
strategic direction and compliance
external leadership and internal stewardship
farmer service and innovation
Nice-to-have
long-term vision for rural development
operate with humility, rigour, and execution excellence