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Business Development Manager – Bilateral/Public Donors

About The Role
One Acre Fund is looking for a Business Development Manager to support our Public Fundraising team. You will report to the Business Development Director of Public Fundraising, based in Nairobi.
Responsibilities

New Business Development:
You will build understanding of our program model, allowing you to ‘match’ donor priorities with One Acre Fund programs, and respond to complex donor questions.
You will conduct research, landscape analysis and contact mapping to:
Identify donor entry points.
Grow a pipeline of donor prospects.
You will prepare compelling donor meeting materials (slide decks, research-informed talking points).
You will develop proposals in collaboration with the writing team and Finance department.

Relationship Management

You will work with program teams to manage existing complex grants and related reporting requirements.
You will support donor convenings, including developing meeting agendas and materials, taking notes and conducting follow-ups.
You will coordinate donor visits to the field, including:
Working with donors and field teams to develop itineraries and manage logistics
Acting as the primary host to ensure successful execution of the visits and
Preparing post-visit reports.

Team Coordination

You will run weekly Public team meetings to ensure coordination across the team.

Ad-hoc Support

You will provide ad-hoc support to the Business Development Director of Public Fundraising.

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:

Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field.
Have fundraising experience in a recognized non-profit, bilateral or multilateral organization.
Speak the language of business in the context of social enterprises.
Have demonstrated experience managing complex projects with research and data analysis skills.
Have experience creating presentations and deliverables for executive-level audiences.
Have a clear passion for international development and positively improving the livelihoods of the hardest-working farmers on the planet.
Have a high level of English fluency.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

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October 28, 2024
Digital Marketing Writer Kenya Corporate Operations Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Digital Marketing Writer, you’ll write, edit and schedule/publish content for our digital channels; oversee our editorial production calendar; monitor and report on the performance of your content by using platforms like Google Analytics, social media insight tools etc. and use the data to inform your approach to future content; and act as an overall voice for One Acre Fund.
You’ll report to our Managing Editor and work with colleagues on a 17-person Global Communications team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing and Editing

Research and write organic and paid content for One Acre Fund social channels and website
Write and edit other copy, such as a monthly roundup of stories from farmers
Proofread, edit and update content for tone, style, grammar, and formatting before publishing
Understand audiences and drive an audience-first approach to content creation

Content Publishing

Schedule and publish social media posts across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Draft monthly newsletters on our email marketing platform
Manage the content on our website
Manage editorial production calendar on Trello

Data Reporting

Report monthly engagement trends and suggest improvements to content and channels

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:

2+ years of professional experience working with digital publishing
Previous professional copywriting experience for digital channels
Experience using some or all: Campaign Monitor, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics
Experience using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for professional purposes
Experience setting up performance trackers and producing analytics reports for organic social media
Experience using a website content management system
Fluent in Swahili and English

PREFERRED START DATE
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

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October 28, 2024
Graphic Designer

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced graphic designer to support One Acre Fund’s growing designed asset needs. You will report to one of our two senior designers, as part of our 4-person Nairobi graphic design team on the 16-person Global Communications team. You will design materials for farmers, staff and donors. You will make essential trainings and information accessible to farmers and directly support their farming success.

Responsibilities

Design materials for farmers in six countries, including marketing materials, product guides and trainings.
You will work collaboratively within a team of designers to support our design asset needs.
You will coordinate with different team members (e.g. project leads, illustrators, other One Acre Fund staff).
You will manage multiple concurrent design projects.
You will design for print media using InDesign.

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:

At least 5 years of professional design experience and a passion for our mission
Portfolio demonstrating creativity, a strong understanding of design principles, and a clean design aesthetic
Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Experience managing projects and aligning directly with project owners
Experience following detailed brand standards to produce on-brand designs

Apply via :

eacrefund.org

October 28, 2024
Field Technology Lead

About The Role

The Field Operations Department exists to support the Kenya Field Program which is a 2,700-person Field Force, spread across 5 historic provinces. The Field Operations Department cultivates this workforce to independently deliver sustained food security within their community.

We want to reach every farming community in Kenya by 2030. We believe technology will be essential to allowing us to achieve this vision by improving the quality and speed of our services to farmers. Reporting to the Regional Support Manager, as the Field Tech Associate, you will improve the efficiency of our Field Force through our next generation of apps and hardware, in close collaboration with our Tech Division and external partners.

Responsibilities

Work with portfolio leads to establish and prioritize user requirements for our field-facing apps
Translate our user requirements and timelines for our tech teams and external partners
Manage relationships with our tech teams and external partners with the purpose of driving outcomes
Manage a team of two to:
Scale field-facing apps
Conduct user testing of mockups and newly released features with farmers and field staff
Troubleshoot issues that arise from newly-released features
Manage Field tech tool inventory and distribution
Improve the return on investment of our tech tools
Manage a pipeline of improvements for our field-facing apps and hardware

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:

2+ years of experience with technology product management, project management, or similar work experience.
Experience communicating complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Experience with user design, prototyping, UI/UX mockups, or similar.
The ability to set complex strategic direction.
Language: English and Swahili.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Contract Length

This is a 2-year contract role

Job Location

Kakamega, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

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.

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October 28, 2024
Rural Retail Strategy & Operations Analyst

About The Role
We are looking for a motivated Strategy and Operations Analyst to work on a variety of improvement projects related to the Rural Retail program, communications, operations and overall strategy. You will report directly to the Rural Retail Innovations Lead, and likely manage 1-2 staff.
Responsibilities

Make program design recommendations and systems improvements;
Lead hypothesis testing and general research effort to inform strategies;
Support data analysis needs across the department;
Work on short-term support projects as informed by the operations needs.

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
We are looking for a professional with 3+ years of relevant work experience in strategy (financial, operational, business, or other), management consulting, or similar style project experience, and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Advanced Office/Google Suite, especially Excel (can perform complex functions).
Experience with other professional programs (e.g. R, STATA) is a plus.
Strategic and operational skills are required, i.e. you will create frameworks, do basic/complex data analysis and plan and follow up on operational details.
Ability to understand and breakdown complex concepts quickly and determine to operational solutions.
Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
English required and Kiswahili an advantage.

Preferred Start Date
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Apply via :

eacrefund.org

October 28, 2024
Global Health, Safety and Security Lead

About The Role

This role will increase the health, safety, and well-being of dedicated staff in an 8,000-person organization spread across 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. You will keep our staff safe by identifying solutions to observed health and safety challenges across the organization, and then implementing creative solutions. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in safety and security, but more importantly a record of delivering tangible projects at scale – for example delivering a COVID-19 vaccination campaign to our staff. You will report to our global head of HR and use your role to influence outcomes across the entire organization.

Responsibilities

Most importantly: directly implement projects that improve the health and well-being of One Acre Fund staff – e.g. a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, or improving vehicle fleet safety.
Assess gaps and create solutions to observed risks to staff safety, guiding implementation through a small team across our countries of operation.
Partner with external service providers, like emergency evacuation and security advisory firms, to make recommendations to our country leaders on improving our security posture.
Coordinate our response to acute emergencies (e.g. staff security incidents or road traffic accidents) or longer-term crises (e.g. global COVID-19 pandemic), recognizing that responses to emergencies affecting our staff are important moments in the morale and retention of staff.
Use clear communications and trainings to influence staff to improve their health and safety behaviors.
You will manage the team and budget for health, safety, and security, ensuring that HSS initiatives are high-quality and cost-effective.

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:

3+ years experience in occupational health, safety and security management in a complex/fast paced environment.
Excellent hands-on project management (this is more important than technical HSS expertise)
Rapid pace of output and ability to independently navigate challenges – you are expected to do, not just advise
Exposure to and enthusiasms about health, safety, and security management in large organizations
Deft coordination of partners (both internal and external), for example external security partners, but just as importantly our Country Directors

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Apply via :

boards.greenhouse.io

October 28, 2024
Digital Marketing Writer

About The Role

As our Digital Marketing Writer, you’ll write, edit and schedule/publish content for our digital channels; oversee our editorial production calendar; monitor and report on the performance of your content by using platforms like Google Analytics, social media insight tools etc. and use the data to inform your approach to future content; and act as an overall voice for One Acre Fund.

You’ll report to our Managing Editor and work with colleagues on a 17-person Global Communications team.

Responsibilities

Writing and Editing

Research and write organic and paid content for One Acre Fund social channels and website
Write and edit other copy, such as a monthly roundup of stories from farmers
Proofread, edit and update content for tone, style, grammar, and formatting before publishing
Understand audiences and drive an audience-first approach to content creation

Content Publishing

Schedule and publish social media posts across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Draft monthly newsletters on our email marketing platform
Manage the content on our website
Manage editorial production calendar on Trello

Data Reporting

Report monthly engagement trends and suggest improvements to content and channels

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:

2+ years of professional experience working with digital publishing
Previous professional copywriting experience for digital channels
Experience using some or all: Campaign Monitor, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics
Experience using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for professional purposes
Experience setting up performance trackers and producing analytics reports for organic social media
Experience using a website content management system
Fluent in Swahili and English

Preferred Start Date

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

Apply via :

eacrefund.org

October 28, 2024
Kenya Procurement Specialist

About The Role

We are looking for a leader for the Procurement team who will implement sustained quality improvements and create 5% cost savings.
You will manage the Kenya Procurement team and support the Uganda procurement team
Achieve 5% savings per year
Goods and services delivered 100% OTIF at the right specification and following the correct procurement procedures
Achieve great customer service of over 99% customer satisfaction
Achieve right quality delivery (first time right) from suppliers
Price negotiation with upstream suppliers

Responsibilities

Allocate purchase requests to the team and ensure even distribution of workload and complexity management
Review proposals for purchase submitted in the procurement Portal, comparing with historical purchase prices from Power BI, and approving for purchase.
Attend and update weekly checklists and carefully participate to update actions assigned to you and provide constructive suggestions, and improvement opportunities.
Work with other teams to reduce overall spend
Maintain procurement process transparency
Represent procurement in management meetings as may be assigned to you and providing accurate feedback to the team and management
Manage 11 reports, provide career development including staff in remote office
Coach the Procurement team in operations
Support team to identify high-quality, high-level suppliers and how to negotiate for best pricing and terms
Perform managerial activities diligently including check-ins, meta check-ins, PDRs, dev check-ins, career chats, dev plans.
Implement procurement mechanisms and systems by incorporating procurement best practices and identifying long-term supplier relationships
Map out current procurement practices on the Kenya team to identify cost- and time-saving improvements.
Set a 6-12 month vision for the procurement team to achieve 3-5% cost savings across items, communicate realistic lead times to requestors with 95% accuracy in quality
Build excellent inventory, quality assurance systems to support procurement operations
Evaluate requests as they come in to assess lead times and project possible delays and challenges
Run quarterly forecasting activities across teams to come up with a quarterly procurement plan
Ensure purchases are supported with documentation (PO’s, contracts)
Run annual product tendering exercises to ensure we have preferred vendors for all frequently purchased products.
Save costs with every purchase order and negotiate for better prices and better payment terms.
Work with other teams to reduce overall spend

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:

Professional Skills

Can analyse and maintain complex spreadsheets and present using powerpoint
You have experience working with different teams
Creativity and good at solving problems
Passion for world class customer service
Conflict resolution

Management Skills

At least 5 years of people or project management experience at work or outside of work
Passion for capacity building and investing in others
Communicate with leadership to ensure they understand your team vision and what you’re doing to get there
Liaising across client and partner departments to ensure procurement is always supporting the broader country’s mission
Communicate back to the procurement team our country goals and how the procurement team supports those goals
Respond to feedback from leadership team and important partners

Execution Skills

Over 3 years experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Over 3 years experience in Communication with suppliers, reports, peers and management
Over 3 years experience in project management

Background

Bachelor’s degree
Over 5 years in a supply chain/procurement work environment
Professional training in Procurement or supply chain

Apply via :

eacrefund.org

October 28, 2024
Kenya Rural Retail Strategy & Operations Analyst

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Strategy and Operations Analyst to work on a variety of improvement projects related to the Rural Retail program, communications, operations and overall strategy. You will report directly to the Rural Retail Innovations Lead, and likely manage 1-2 staff.

Responsibilities

Make program design recommendations and systems improvements;
Lead hypothesis testing and general research effort to inform strategies;
Support data analysis needs across the department;
Work on short-term support projects as informed by the operations needs.

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

We are looking for a professional with 3+ years of relevant work experience in strategy (financial, operational, business, or other), management consulting, or similar style project experience, and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

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

Advanced Office/Google Suite, especially Excel (can perform complex functions).
Experience with other professional programs (e.g. R, STATA) is a plus.
Strategic and operational skills are required, i.e. you will create frameworks, do basic/complex data analysis and plan and follow up on operational details.
Ability to understand and breakdown complex concepts quickly and determine to operational solutions.
Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
English required and Kiswahili an advantage.

Preferred Start Date

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

Apply via :

boards.greenhouse.io

October 28, 2024
Kenya Home Deliveries Lead

About The Role

Working with our program-embedded Logistics team presents the opportunity to build upon operational foundations, and explore new ways to impact thousands of farm families.

The Home Deliveries Lead will play an important role in the team that delivers millions of kilograms of goods each year directly to hundreds of thousands of farm families across Kenya. You will have several direct reports i.e. Home Delivery Coordinators / Supervisors who will support in delivery of inputs to clients. You will report to the Kenya Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

Manage execution, improvements and operational excellence of all Home Deliveries for the Kenya Program
Manage design and implementation of policies on how to conduct Client Duka pick-ups
Oversee the relevant supplier and vendor relationships performing all Home Deliveries
Coordinate with One Acre Fund teams to build new technologies and systems for Deliveries
Manage farm to export Aggregation Logistics for the Market Access programs
Measurements owned: Client cost per KM for Home Delivery; # Hours to Deliver; Delivery Accuracy; and Market Access Indicators.

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:

Work experiences of 2 or more years. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, experience in supply chain, logistics, or other operational management.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Operational Management.
Leadership experience building teams and working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Language: Fluent English. Knowledge of Swahili or regional Kenyan languages are desirable.

Apply via :

eacrefund.org

October 28, 2024