DRC Junior Rotation Program (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

Organization description

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund helps 5.5 million smallholder farmers increase the productivity of their farms. Operating in nine countries that represent two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide quality agricultural products, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables each farmer to increase their income and assets by more than 35% on the land they farm, while sustainably improving their resilience. All of this is made possible by our team of over 9,000 full-time employees from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, see our article: Why Work Here .

We are looking for young Congolese professionals who are looking to accelerate their careers while making an impact.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on both strategic and operational projects, collaborate with several departments, and develop a deep understanding of how a program aimed at improving the quality of life of smallholder farmers in the DRC operates. You will be exposed to a variety of topics such as program implementation in the field, the establishment of internal systems, activity monitoring and evaluation, finance, HR, and organizational operations.

After 6 months of rotation, if your experience proves positive, you may be offered a permanent position, with various prospects for advancement.

Job Description

The role of the External Relations team is to foster close collaboration among One Acre Fund's partners, including the Government of Burundi, the private sector, and international institutions, to achieve our shared objectives in the agricultural sector. We also ensure compliance with all relevant laws in force in Burundi. The department comprises three sub-departments: a National and Local Relations Sub-department, a Legal Compliance Sub-department, and a Communications Sub-department.

These sub-departments work together to manage the organization's reputation in Burundi among various target stakeholders. You will report to the Compliance and Local Relations Project Manager. Your role will be to ensure the execution of the sub-department's activities, in close collaboration with the Communications Specialist. You will also support the Local and National Relations Department on strategic projects.

In this role:

You will participate in two three-month rotations within different departments, depending on your academic profile and skills. You will work under the direct supervision of the department heads.

Examples of responsibilities:

Support for data collection and analysis

• Contribute to the preparation and updating of data collection tools (forms, questionnaires, tracking sheets).
• Participate in the collection and consolidation of qualitative and quantitative data from field teams.
• Support data analysis to produce simple dashboards and highlight key trends.
• Write summary notes or presentations based on the analysis results.

Operational monitoring and project management

• Support the creation and updating of trackers and schedules to monitor the progress of activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of work plans, under the supervision of a project manager.
• Monitor deadlines and support coordination between stakeholders to ensure the proper execution of activities.
• Identify the small operational challenges encountered and propose simple solutions or avenues for improvement.

Coordination and communication

• Participate in the preparation of meetings, workshops or training sessions and ensure logistical follow-up.
• Assist in the drafting of reports, summary documents or presentation materials.
• Support communication between departments and, where appropriate, coordination with external service providers (follow-up on quotes, deliveries, or services).

Learning and professional development

• Actively participate in the learning and training sessions offered during the rotation.
• Document good practices, lessons learned and share observations with the teams involved.
• Demonstrate a proactive, curious and learning-oriented attitude in carrying out assigned tasks.

Career growth and development

One Acre Fund invests in developing management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will dedicate significant time to your professional development. We provide ongoing, concrete feedback through mentoring and regular career reviews in the form of management guidance. We also hold regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals and work collaboratively to create truly exciting roles. Due to our rapid growth, we constantly have new senior roles opening up and plenty of opportunities across various functions.

Apply here: https://grnh.se/yk43xyxq1us