About the role

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate Rural Entrepreneurship Coordinator with proactive initiative and a deep commitment to transforming farmers’ lives to support the dynamic efforts of One Acre Fund’s program in the DRC in Kongo Central. In an innovative and constantly evolving environment, One Acre Fund’s program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) aims to serve more than 10,000 farmers over the next three years. The Rural Entrepreneurship Coordinator plays a central role in developing and supporting a network of rural entrepreneurs. Rural entrepreneurs within the One Acre Fund program manage decentralized nurseries, rural agro-input stores, and cutting propagation fields.

The main objective of the Rural Entrepreneurship Coordinator is to ensure the functioning of the network of rural entrepreneurs, their growth and professionalization in order to maximize the economic impact of these entrepreneurs in the service of small farmers in the region. The Rural Entrepreneur Manager will ensure the daily coordination of their work, strategic alignment with OAF objectives and the strengthening of their entrepreneurial capacities.

About the One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund provides more than 1.5 million family farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their businesses more productive and resilient. Our team of more than 8,000 people comes from diverse backgrounds and professions. Operating in ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by providing easier access to quality agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we support earn 40% more from their land when they enroll in One Acre Fund.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an estimated 1.1 million hectares of forest are lost each year. This deforestation, which has significant consequences for the region, is primarily attributed to small-scale agricultural practices. One Acre Fund works to address the root causes of deforestation—poverty and low agricultural yields—by providing smallholder farmers with the tools to move their farming operations off forest lands and help them achieve larger, healthier harvests. We train farmers in agroforestry, support the creation and development of farmer-led businesses, and work throughout the seed supply chain to ensure smallholder farmers have access to improved inputs.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and supervision of the program

• Plan, monitor and optimize the operations of setting up and managing rural stores, decentralized nurseries and cutting multiplication fields managed by entrepreneurs in order to ensure punctual and quality execution.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) of entrepreneurs focused on quality of service and impact for farmers.
• Organize follow-up field visits, quality audits with contractors to ensure operations are running in accordance with One Acre Fund standards
• Serve as a focal point between rural entrepreneurs and the department head.

Development and Capacity Building of Entrepreneurs

• Contribute to the recruitment and integration of new entrepreneurs in new areas to meet the program’s expansion needs
• Contribute to the evaluation of contractors’ performance
• Organize and facilitate training and capacity building sessions for entrepreneurs, as well as individual coaching and feedback sessions

Audit and compliance control

• Check the quality of field data by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of collection tools and forms with contractors.
• Check the compliance of the various documents required at the level of stores, nurseries, and propagation fields
• Conduct periodic inventories of physical stocks

Field logistics and supply

• Support field logistics to ensure the efficient implementation of all activities.
• Support entrepreneurs in monitoring and verifying stock levels in rural shops to ensure the availability of inputs.
• Support the replenishment of rural stores based on expressed needs and sales data.
• Conduct village-level assessments to identify opportunities for leasing shops, propagation fields, or spaces for establishing nurseries.
• Maintain good relationships with local communities by collaborating with local leaders and conveying their concerns to the TOLONA management team.

Qualifications and skills required

Education and experience:

• University degree in the fields of rural economics, rural development, agronomy, agribusiness, economics, or similar fields
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in supporting or managing rural entrepreneurs, agricultural cooperatives or micro/small businesses, preferably in rural contexts.
• Preference for experience working with international development organizations and/or local agricultural organizations.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training field teams

Technical skills:

• Good knowledge of the use of IT tools – familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) or Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets), email (Gmail), and mobile data collection tools (Odk, Kobo, CommCare).
• Strong knowledge of micro-enterprise development (preferably rural businesses)
• Field Operations Execution: In-depth understanding of field dynamics, including the behaviors, challenges and needs of field agents and agricultural contractors, in order to effectively support and guide activities and resolve operational issues.

Proactivity and problem solving.

• the candidate has basic agronomic knowledge to ensure better quality control of cassava nurseries and cuttings in multiplication fields (optional)
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and Lingala (orally and in writing), with a good knowledge of other local languages ​​used in the community such as Kikongo.
• High sense of rigor, organization and work planning.
• Ability to travel frequently to the field in the intervention zone, sometimes in difficult conditions

Kimpese workplace
with trips to villages located in the territories of Songololo and Mbanza Ngungu / Kongo central

OAF Benefits and the advantages of working with us

• Housing allowance, full medical coverage, family allowances and paid leave
• Connect and collaborate with motivated colleagues from different backgrounds
• Professional development opportunities, including training/programs
• The ability to expand into new areas of focus or new teams through a robust internal transfer program

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of continuous learning and invest in the development of our employees. You’ll have weekly reviews with your manager, access to mentoring and training programs, and receive regular performance feedback. We hold career reviews every six months and take the time to discuss your career aspirations and goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Eligibility and funding

• This position is reserved for citizens or permanent residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• This position is subject to obtaining funding, which will define the start date.

Deadline for submission of applications
October 6, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

All applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter. All applications must be submitted exclusively via email to rdc.recrutement@oneacrefund.org. Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.

One Acre Fund never asks applicants to pay for money or tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails always come from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communications here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply intertwined with our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund strives to build a culture where all staff members consistently feel valued, represented, and connected—so 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.