DRC People & Gender Senior Specialist (Fixed-Term)

The People & Gender Senior Specialist role at One Acre Fund in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo focuses on advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a gender equity emphasis. This fixed-term position involves designing DEI strategies, reviewing HR policies, training staff on unconscious bias, and supporting talent acquisition. The role aligns with One Acre Fund’s mission to empower smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural solutions, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.⁠​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​⁠

What it offers

• Fixed-term contract with responsibilities in gender equity promotion, HR policy review, and talent acquisition for a social impact organization.
• Focus on systemic bias elimination in recruitment and performance evaluations.
• Opportunities to design DEI strategies tailored to the DRC context.
• Alignment with global recruitment practices and legal compliance in the DRC.

Who can apply

Applicants should hold a relevant background in HR, gender studies, or social impact, with experience in DEI initiatives, HR policy design, and talent acquisition. Experience in the DRC or Africa is a plus. No explicit nationality or age requirements are stated.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a country-specific DEI strategy with a gender equity focus.
• Review and update HR policies, recruitment practices, and performance reviews to eliminate biases.
• Organize training workshops on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
• Monitor KPIs for diversity and gender representation.
• Create an innovative candidate sourcing strategy to attract top talent.
• Coordinate with global recruitment teams and hiring managers to ensure smooth hiring processes.
• Ensure legal compliance with DRC labor laws and One Acre Fund procedures for onboarding/offboarding.

How to apply

• Submit a detailed application (no explicit steps listed beyond submission).
• Likely involves a CV, cover letter, and relevant experience documentation (not explicitly stated).

Good to know

• Fixed-term role with no explicit duration mentioned.
• Kinshasa, DRC is the only location for this position.
• Focus on social impact and DEI aligns with One Acre Fund’s mission.
• Experience in HR, gender equity, or DEI is highly valued.