DRC Entrepreneurship Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an estimated 1.1 million hectares of forest are lost every year. This deforestation, which has significant regional consequences, is largely driven by small-scale farming practices. One Acre Fund works to address the root causes of deforestation—poverty and low agricultural yield by equipping smallholder farmers with the tools to shift their farming activities away from forested land and help them achieve higher and healthier yields. We train farmers in agroforestry, support the creation and growth of farmer-led enterprises, and operate across the seed supply chain to ensure smallholders have access to improved inputs.

About the Role

The Rural Entrepreneurship Coordinator is part of the Extension team and plays a central role in the development and support of a network of rural entrepreneurs. These rural entrepreneurs, within the One Acre Fund program, manage decentralized nurseries, rural agro-input shops, and cutting multiplication fields. The coordinator reports directly to the department lead. You will be based in Kimpese, Kongo Central, and will work full time in our office.

Responsibilities

Lead the monitoring, and quality assurance of rural shop operations, nurseries, and cutting fields managed by entrepreneurs, while being an important liaison and ensuring performance and service standards are met

recruit, evaluate and coach entrepreneurs across all villages to build their capabilities and align them with program goals and expansion needs.

ensure data accuracy, document compliance, and conduct physical stock audits to uphold operational integrity across all entrepreneur-managed sites

coordinate logistics, oversee stock monitoring and resupply processes, identify new infrastructure opportunities, and maintain relationships with local communities and leaders

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

University degree in rural economics, rural development, agronomy, agribusiness, economics, or related fields.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting or managing rural entrepreneurs, agricultural cooperatives, or micro/small enterprises, preferably in rural contexts.

Experience working with international development organizations and/or local agricultural organizations.

Experience supporting and mentoring field teams.

Strong knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation principles and practices.

Experience working with field related projects

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kimpese, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

6 Months

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Application Deadline

25 September 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently 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 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.