Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to funding and performance
Job purpose:
Your responsibility is two-fold:
1) supporting the implementation of the Kenya Programme;
2) design and implementation of Organisational Development (OD) plans for LPI’s Partner Organisations (PO) in Kenya.
Key tasks and responsibilities
On the implementation of the Kenya Programme, you will be expected to:
Provide support to the planning, implementation and reporting of assigned programme activities.
Support projects with POs and monitor compliance with contractual responsibilities.
Ensure that all data concerning the programme is filed in both hard and soft copies in an orderly and centralized system.
Make yourself available in order to support POs on issues that are relevant to the success of the programme.
Towards Partner Organisational Development, your tasks will include:
Leading the assessment of POs’ administration, finance and programme capacities, and production of written assessment reports for decision making by the Kenya Programme Manager.
Development of an OD plan for each PO in Kenya, encompassing all programme, administration and finance dimensions.
Coordinating the implementation of the OD plan, including management of activities, outsourcing and budget control.
In collaboration with other staff, monitor the progress towards OD expected results and apply adjustments in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
Work Relationships: Resident Representative, Administration and Finance Unit, Partners in Kenya, Programme Advisors, Head Office in Sweden, Third parties as needed.
Skills and qualifications required:
Proven professional experience in implementation of peacebuilding projects and/or development fields within the civil society sector.
Demonstrable expertise in Organisational Development.
University degree in peace and conflict studies, education, development studies or other related fields. Masters level preferred, Bachelor with relevant skills and experience (5+ years) may be considered.
Good analytical writer (English) with fluency in spoken Somali and Swahili languages is a requirement.
The candidate must have experience in implementation of US government funds
Ability to travel to field locations in Kenya.
Balanced, mature personality with developed diplomatic skills, able to cope with working in stressful, diverse and multi-cultural environments and openness to acquiring new knowledge and skills.
The candidate does not require a work permit to work in Kenya
Application Deadline: Application Deadline Oct 17, 2016
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Programme Officer
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Art Director
The Art director will supervise the activities of subordinates to maintain the agency’s standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and profitability, while achieving the clients’ goals. The ideal candidate will poses strong visual and verbal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities for the Art Director Job
Produce innovative ideas for the visual elements of advertising campaigns in all kinds of media, including: cinema and television, internet (digital/viral marketing), posters, press and radio.
Working closely with the copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client’s brief;
Gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the advert is aimed at;
Meeting with the creative director and account managers before presenting ideas to clients;
Briefing other members of the creative team;
Commissioning photographers, artists or film-makers to work on projects;
Visiting and assessing locations for potential shoots;
Attending meetings at production houses and with other directors;
Working in editing suites to oversee the finished product;
Advising new creatives, reviewing their ‘books’ and managing new teams on placement with the agency.
Art Director Job Special Skills
Ability to lead a team of creatives
Knowledge and some experience in copywriting, design, photography, TV production, radio production.
Must be willing to work long hours
Travel sometimes required
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, after effects, Flash and PowerPoint
Knowledge of each step of an ad campaign’s process to give creatives direction, work on schedule and meet client’s advertising expectations
Education and Training:A bachelor’s degree in any art related field is preferred but experience in similar role for at least 3 years will be accepted -
Procurement Associate
Your Role
Execute request for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases from Bungoma
Purchase goods and services as requested by internal requestors
Work with suppliers, finance team, and requestors to ensure goods are delivered on time and to the right specifications at the best possible price
Build strong relationships within One Acre Fund teams to understand their requirements
Support Data Coordinator by following up with Finance on the status of payments to ensure suppliers are paid on time as need
Support in management of suppliers relationship and contribute to supplier database in Kenya
Identify and build new supplier relationships for new and existing products
Identify opportunities for cost saving through upstream supplier relationships
Manage and save proper documentation using the Procurement Google drive
Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new systems and processes as needed
Help develop and execute systems and processes
Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished
Uphold a high degree of professionalism, integrity and humility
Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager
Our Requirements
Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management, CIPS or related study is preferred though not required
2 years consistent work experience in Procurement and Supply chain management in a demanding professional environment such as a private business, start up or NGO required
Knowledge of SAP preferred
Demonstrated computer skills in Google (email and spread sheets) and Microsoft Office required
Strong written and oral communication skills with good attention to detail
Proven ability to set and meet targets
Fluent in Kiswahili and English
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Tenacity and a go-getter mentality a must
Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance.
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Procurement Assistant
The procurement team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar lights, and other necessary items). This entails working with suppliers to collect price quotes, negotiating to get the best price, ensuring the correct agreements are in place, and that deliveries to our warehouses are made on time. This requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring inputs for. We currently have an opening for the position of Procurement Associate at our Regional Offices in Bungoma that we are inviting applications. Below are the details for the position.
Role and responsibilities of the Procurement Assistant
Execute request for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases from Bungoma
Purchase goods and services as requested by internal requestors
Work with suppliers, finance team, and requestors to ensure goods are delivered on time and to the right specifications at the best possible price
Build strong relationships within One Acre Fund teams to understand their requirements
Support Data Coordinator by following up with Finance on the status of payments to ensure suppliers are paid on time as need
Support in management of suppliers relationship and contribute to supplier database in Kenya
Identify and build new supplier relationships for new and existing products
Identify opportunities for cost saving through upstream supplier relationships
Manage and save proper documentation using the Procurement Google drive
Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new systems and processes as needed
Help develop and execute systems and processes
Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished
Uphold a high degree of professionalism, integrity and humility
Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager
Requirements for the Procurement Assistant
Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management, CIPS or related study is preferred though not required
2 years consistent work experience in Procurement and Supply chain management in a demanding professional environment such as a private business, start up or NGO required
Knowledge of SAP preferred
Demonstrated computer skills in Google (email and spread sheets) and Microsoft Office required
Strong written and oral communication skills with good attention to detail
Proven ability to set and meet targets
Fluent in Kiswahili and English
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Tenacity and a go-getter mentality a must
Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance. One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.