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One Acre FundDRC Rotational Senior Associate / Manager (Fixed-term)
This contract role with One Acre Fund's DRC team is a rotational placement; the posting lists Kinshasa or Kimpese as the base, with some travel to…
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This contract role with One Acre Fund's DRC team is a rotational placement; the posting lists Kinshasa or Kimpese as the base, with some travel to rural areas expected. Rotational associates and managers take on cross-functional projects covering internal systems, field work, research, donor and government liaison, and human resources. Participants rotate through several departments during their first six to twelve months, with a stated route to a permanent leadership…
Job Description
This contract role with One Acre Fund's DRC team is a rotational placement; the posting lists Kinshasa or Kimpese as the base, with some travel to rural areas expected. Rotational associates and managers take on cross-functional projects covering internal systems, field work, research, donor and government liaison, and human resources.
Participants rotate through several departments during their first six to twelve months, with a stated route to a permanent leadership role. The posting suits a candidate with a relevant degree and at least three years of project, strategy or development-sector experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support priority work that senior leaders assign across several teams
- Analyse programme and operational data and prepare briefings and decision materials
- Create, trial and write up new tools or workflows informed by field findings
- Coordinate proposals, donor reports and partner engagement with government counterparts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, agriculture, engineering or a similar field
- At least three years in project management, research, consulting, finance or development roles
- Ability to deliver quickly, whether working independently or following direction
Qualifications
- A master's degree is an advantage
- Ability to build working relationships with varied teams and partners
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the job based?
The posting lists Kinshasa or Kimpese, DRC, as the location, with rural travel for field work. The role is on site.
What experience does the posting ask for?
It asks for a relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience, and it expects more experience and independent leadership at the higher grade.
Are benefits or a deadline listed?
The visible posting text does not state benefits or an application deadline, so neither is specified.
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