DRC Local Government Relations Officer
Organization: One Acre Fund
Closing date: October 22, 2026
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.
An estimated 1.1 million hectares of forest land are lost each year in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This deforestation trend, which has significant consequences for the region, is primarily attributed to small-scale farming practices. One Acre Fund is working to address the root causes of deforestation, linked to poverty and low agricultural yields, by giving smallholder farmers the tools they need to move their farming activities away from forest land and help them achieve more abundant and healthier harvests. We train farmers in agroforestry, support the creation and development of farmer-led businesses, and operate throughout the seed value chain to ensure smallholder farmers have access to improved inputs.
Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to represent the government relations department to provincial and local authorities in meetings, invitations and working sessions etc.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all OAF operations comply with provincial and local regulations
•Communicate and transmit requests and requirements from provincial and local authorities to superiors in a timely manner;
•Follow up on requests for authorizations, approvals, permissions and all other documents necessary for the conduct of OAF operations at the local level;
•Evaluate and alert management about compliance risks and propose mitigation measures;
Drafting reports and managing official OAF documents
•Support other departments in their interactions with provincial and local authorities;
•Prepare reports, minutes, and records of all interactions with authorities, authorizations, approvals, permissions, and all other documents;
•To archive and retain authorizations, approvals, permissions and all other official documents received from provincial and local authorities;
Support the design of training programs for local staff and the organization of official activities with provincial and local authorities
•Prepare analyses on the state of government relations at the local level for the attention of superiors;
•Identify training needs and contribute to the development of modules for OAF staff at the local level;
•Coordinate the organization of official meetings and visits with provincial and local authorities;
•Ensure the implementation and monitoring of awareness-raising and institutional communication activities with local stakeholders;
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 advice. 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.
Requirements
Technical skills:
•Proficiency in office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (writing, reporting, managing tracking tables, preparing presentations).
•Good logistical organizational skills (appointment scheduling, meeting coordination, calendar management).
•Ability to write administrative and official documents (reports, minutes, accounts).
Knowledge:
•Solid understanding of the legal, administrative and regulatory framework applicable to NGOs/development organisations at the provincial and local level.
•Knowledge of the procedures for obtaining and monitoring the authorizations, approvals and permissions required for operations.
•Monitoring and evaluation concepts to ensure follow-up of awareness, communication and compliance activities.
•Good practices in managing institutional relations and communicating with local stakeholders.
Date of commencement of employment:
As soon as possible
Workplace:
Kimpese, Democratic Republic of Congo
Benefits:
Medical coverage paid annual leave.
Eligibility:
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
One Acre Fund can sponsor the visa for this position. However, preference is given to nationals (or those with extensive professional experience or work experience in) our countries of operation.
Application deadline:
October 22, 2026.
One Acre Fund never asks applicants to pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official emails from One Acre Fund will always originate from an address containing @ oneacrefund.org . Please report any suspicious communications here (
globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not
send your application materials to this email address .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as well as anti-racism, are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund strives to build a culture where all employees feel 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 promoting equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or gender expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
How to apply:
Apply here: https://oneacrefund.org/