One Acre Fund: Head of People and Finance

Apply here: https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/head-people-and-finance

 

You will lead HR, Finance & Corporate Operations to support programs in sustainable agriculture & the environment. Shape teams, systems & lasting impact in a mission-driven, fast-growing organization.

Location

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Career Level

Professionals

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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.

 

About the Role

You will be head the Finance team, the HR team, and the Corporate Operations team. You will report to the Country Director and will manage a growing team spread across Kinshasa and our field locations. You will sit within the country leadership team.

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Responsibilities

Finance (40%):

 

You will manage the annual budget setting process across the country, working closely with division and department leads.

You will lead the BVA process, holding budget and team leads accountable for their BVA responsibilities and overall budgets

You will advise teams on how to best manage their budget

You will advise the Country Director on financial management and build financial models to assess new program opportunities

You will oversee financial reconciliation processes and external reporting obligations

People (40%)

 

You will oversee the implementation of OAF’s People & Culture role: recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits and procedures, retention, staff wellness, engagement, and commitment to organizational mission.

You will work with your team to ensure the program’s compliance with DRC labour laws.

You will lead innovation and execution in talent planning, succession assessments, and organisational design.

Corporate Operations (20%)

 

You will oversee the management of the program’s assets (cars, office, guesthouses) both in Kinshasa and in the field

You will put in place initiatives to support the well-being of staff across all our DRC locations

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:

 

5+ years of relevant professional experience

3+ years of experience leading business administration teams or in consulting

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant field

Team management with diverse multi-disciplinary teams

Excellent language abilities in English and French (B2 minimum)

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

 

Job Location

Kinshasa, DRC

 

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

 

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

 

Application Deadline

10 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 (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), 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.

 

Important

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.

 

DEI

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.

 

Anti discrimination

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.