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  • Kenya Retail Operations Specialist

    Kenya Retail Operations Specialist

    About The Role

    The Retail Operations Specialist will oversee key elements of the daily operations of One Acre Fund’s rural retail network. You will ensure that our shops are placed in great locations, kept in great physical condition, and running efficiently. You will work in close collaboration with the leads of multiple teams to help us serve more than 500,000 farmers.

    The Retail Operations Specialist will report to the Operations Lead and will support in the rapid expansion of our retail operations.

    Responsibilities

    Manage the scouting process to ensure that top quality new sites are found and secured for the placement of dukas in new locations;
    Work closely with our Government Relations team to have the correct permits for operations issued in a timely manner;
    Be responsible for managing all lease agreements and relationships with landlords across the duka portfolio.
    Manage contractors for the fabrication of the duka containers, construction of foundations, and site preparation to the required quality standards;
    Manage all One Acre Fund assets across the portfolio, developing and running sound systems of accountability;
    Manage security provision across the portfolio, in liaison with the appointed security provider.
    Manage the implementation of inventory control systems at the shops;
    Manage procurement requests from the team, including day to day requests, and general set up requirements;
    Manage the records and payments for all staff employed on a short term / casual basis.

    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 of experience in Retail Operations / Project Management;
    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Retail Operations, or similar related field
    Experience of project management / operations and asset management;
    Experience managing work across multiple sites across a wide geographic area.
    People management skills.

    Preferred Start Date

    As soon as possible

    Benefits

    Health insurance, paid time off
    Eligibility

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

    Application Deadline

    5 December 2021

    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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  • Global Financial Advisory Service Specialist 

Global Logistics Specialist

    Global Financial Advisory Service Specialist Global Logistics Specialist

    About the Role
    The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team is made up of in-country and global associates who are the trusted advisors to organizational leadership teams in the area of financial strategy, sustainability and scale. Taking vast amounts of financial data from budgets, spending patterns and projected work plans, FAS provides concise, relevant advice around how to allocate scarce resources to best achieve the country’s scale revenue, and impact. goals. The goal of our small group of financial consultants is complete financial sustainability to increase impact.
    To help achieve this, the Global FAS Specialist will work across departments on accounting, budgeting, and quantitative analysis to give strategic advice. We are looking for someone good with numbers with a background in accounting. This a career track role where you will learn valuable skills in finance and accounting as well develop a management consulting toolkit. You will report to the Global Finance and Strategy Manager.
    Responsibilities
    Budgeting and cost control:

    You will work with Global Department Heads to set annual budgets and manage monthly BVA process
    You will provide important assessment of all budgets and cost projections and conduct cost-benefit analyses for individual departments and the organization as a whole through examining current spending, financial forecasts, and overall goals to make recommendations and guide decisions.
    You will work with department heads to strategize ways to maximize cost efficiency at all levels without compromising quality and will roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goal
    you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers
    You will present new strategies and assessments to stakeholders in compelling arguments

    Monthly Payroll QC:

    You will conduct monthly payroll review of field and HQ staff and explain variances compared to previous month and compared to budget
    You will provide a high-level explanation of the variances to the CD prior to approving the payment request

    Other projects as needed:
    Finance point of contact – You will act as a representative between Finance and program teams and project manage a variety of finance-related projects by working to connect our FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury teams with country teams.
    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 work experience. Examples include experience in management consulting, working as a business or finance analyst.
    Good with numbers and providing quick, insightful analyses of the stories behind the numbers.
    Experience in financial modeling
    Strong skills in Excel (can perform complex functions).
    Experience with process design and implementation.
    Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
    Language: 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.
    Benefits
    Health insurance, paid time off. In addition to paid maternity and paternity leave, we offer additional benefits to new parents.
    Eligibility
    This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya. 
    Women are encouraged to apply. We are committed to gender equity in our staff operations, representation, and experience. In 2020, women made up 40% of our clients and 44% of our total staff. We have and will continue to intentionally grow these numbers.
    Application Deadline: 10 October 2021
    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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  • Internal Consulting Team Extern

    Internal Consulting Team Extern

    About The Role

    One Acre Fund is hiring on a rolling basis for short-term (6-12 months) externship roles beginning immediately. These roles offer exposure to a rapidly growing social enterprise in a dynamic East African economy, along with opportunity for regional travel for interactions in the field. These opportunities would be ideal for those candidates looking to apply rigorous analytical skills, business acumen, and solid interpersonal skills developed in prior professional experiences in the service of social impact.

    Responsibilities

    Externs will be matched against a number of areas of both organizational priority and personal interest. Here’s a summary of projects that our current extern, Khalyani Sankar, has worked on:

    Duka logistics: In Kenya, One Acre Fund’s new rural retail channel (dukas) are aiming to scale very rapidly, expanding the number of shops 8x over the course of one year, and therefore needed a more sophisticated logistics system. They were previously using a point-of-sale system that was not connected with broader warehouse management systems, and had to rely on manual google sheet tools. Khalyani supported them with finding the right tech solution (a supplemental module of One Acre Fund’s existing ERP system) and developed a roadmap to fully shift to using the tool.

    Board materials: Khalyani collaborated with One Acre Fund’s Managing Director and other senior leaders to prepare materials and communications for three board meetings; One Acre Fund’s US governing board, as well as our UK and Dutch fundraising boards. Developed a new Executive Director report shared in advance with board members, and powerpoint presentations for the meetings to communicate key strategic priorities and solicit input on critical organizational decisions. Also, joined and took minutes during the board meetings.

    People data: Khalyani led the large-scale data migration effort for the org-wide shift to a unified HR data system. Previously, field staff HR data was housed in a separate system from HQ staff data, and the data quality and structure was inconsistent, and difficult to analyze. Restructured and cleaned historical HR data for 8 countries across job information and compensation (15k+ staff and originally 1m+ rows of data) to be migrated into the new system, and collaborated with local HR teams to institute standardized HR data change processes.

    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 in the organization, these are the general qualifications we look for. Candidates who fit the following specific criteria are encouraged to apply:

    Strong work experiences: candidates with a proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous problems in a structured way (e.g., management consultants, research managers, business analysts). Ideally 2-4 years of prior experience in a challenging work environment.
    Functional flexibility: candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to hit the ground running and start adding value quickly upon taking up a new rotational role.
    Logical thinker & comfort with analysis. We are looking for someone who is a structured thinker and can use quantitative analysis to create insights and inform recommendations
    Strong executive-level verbal communication skills: the ability to quickly identify what matters and communicate that clearly and concisely to C-suite and team members

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  • Kenya Strategy Associate

    Kenya Strategy Associate

    About The Role

    The Field Operations Department (FOP) exists to support the performance of the Kenya Field Program which is a 2,700-person Field Force, spread across 5 regions. The FOP Department cultivates this workforce to independently achieve sustained food security within their community. The Strategy Associate role, reporting to the Regional Manager, develops an understanding of business strategy, optimizes performance management systems to upskill our Field Force for increased ownership of improved farmer profit and quality of life.

    Responsibilities

    Achieve regional performance targets, including SROI, sales, collections, and net promoter score
    Lead data analytics projects that support decision-making
    Support annual budgeting for your operational region and lead cost efficiency plays
    Achieve outcomes of projects to improve regional performance
    Simplify Field Force engagement to reduce operational costs and narrow workforce focus while not losing impact, sales, collections, and net promoter score outcomes
    Develop contingencies for sales and financing
    Improve client experience in the region
    Manage performance outcomes through improved client behavior in planting compliance, soil health, tree adoption, and optimized agronomy
    Represent regions in high-level discussions at country level
    Embody One Acre Fund values and invest in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

    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:

    Bachelor’s degree
    Experience building performance culture with a large team
    Experience with complex strategy
    3+ years experience in an operational role
    Experience analyzing complex data
    Commitment to live and work in rural areas of East African for at least two years
    Language competency: English is required. Swahili-speakers encouraged to apply.

    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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  • Cloud Systems Engineer

    Cloud Systems Engineer

    About The Role

    The Cloud Systems Engineer will manage software, hardware and networks. You will maintain reliable operations of the production, test, and development environments for applications and infrastructure at One Acre Fund. You will ensure compliance to policies and standards. You will collaborate with engineering teams to manage the performance of applications in the production environments.

    As a member of the IT Operations department, the Cloud Systems Engineer will report to the Enterprise Architect.

    Responsibilities

    Manage operations of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
    Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
    Maintain security through identity management, certificates, protocols, access controls and firewalls
    Manage capacity, storage planning, and database performance
    Establish proper governance in the administration of systems by defining policies, standards, processes and best practice guidelines

    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:

    One or more relevant professional certifications, such as:

    Azure Certified (AZ900,AZ104, AZ303) – Highly preferred
    MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solution Expert)
    Linux Certifications: LPIC-1 or LPIC-2
    Cisco CCNA-Cloud

    Experience:

    Administering Kubernetes clusters (AKS, GKE, EKS or on-premises)
    Shell script or interpreted languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, and Windows PS
    Managing infrastructure security using identity management, certificates, VLAN, and access controls
    Planning, design, implementing and managing IT networks
    Implementing standards and best practices in infrastructure management
    Managing continuous development, testing, and integration.

    5+ years of experience managing cloud-hosted IT infrastructure and Microsoft SQL Server database environments
    1+ years of experience managing other IT professionals
    B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant field

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  • Government Relations Officer 

Harvest Technical & Safety Manager

    Government Relations Officer Harvest Technical & Safety Manager

    About the Team
    At Komaza, we take deep pride in working closely with the Kenyan government at the national and county levels as well as relevant ministries to ensure we are taking the best possible actions in support of our farmer communities and the incredible habitats where we plant. Komaza’s External Relations department is one of the newest teams at Komaza and is charged with shaping and fostering these connections. In addition to staying up to date on the latest policies and keeping our government partners well informed of our actions, this team takes a proactive and often innovative approach, partnering with ministries such as the Kenya Forestry Service to shape how safe and sustainable forestry practices can be regulated using the latest advancements in technology. 
    About the Role
    As a member of the External Relations team, you will support the Government Relations Manager to nurture relationships at Sub-County Level with relevant government administrative authorities to ensure that Komaza’s business operations run smoothly and in compliance with the institutions mandated to regulate the Forestry and Agroforestry industry. You’ll also provide management direct reports within the department by collecting data for analytics and management decision making and to help build replicable systems. We’re looking for a great communicator who can understand the inner workings of government ranks, complex issues and work to nurture and maintain relationships with the relevant authorities. The role will be supporting Komaza’s offices in Central and Coastal Kenya. 
    Location
    The role will be based in either of the following locations; Central Kenya (Nyandarua County) or Coastal Kenya (Kwale, Kilifi Counties). 
    What You Will Do

    Build and manage relationships with government officials at the Sub-County level and support other government officials as directed.
    Track and participate in the resolution of risks and issues affecting Field Operations. 
    Coordinate Komaza’s involvement in shows and exhibitions relevant to business operations and industry. 
    Research and report on new policies or regulatory developments or changes that may affect any of Komaza’s operations, current or future.
    Support strategy drives internally at Komaza – support the Government Relations Manager to support implementation of short term and long term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. 
    Support in public-private partnerships by identifying opportunities in the private sector to drive efficient service delivery. 
    Support in following up on regulatory approvals, operational licenses, and permits with government regulators to support the Field Operations activities.
    Support in coordinating internal and external field events which include input delivery visits, harvest visits, and exhibition days among others.
    Support in conducting regular audits to ensure Komaza’s operations are in line with Kenyan Government laws & policies guidelines. 
    Any other duties as assigned by the Government Relations Manager. 

    What You Have

    Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, International Development/Relations, Public Policy, Government Relations, Business Administration, or any other related field.
    At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience e.g. in supporting successful development and implementation of local aid community initiatives, developing policy for social enterprises, or other related experience.
    Experience in working for a political, non-profit, or other social enterprises that concern an idea for a movement or a product.
    Extensive knowledge of national and county government on legislative processes, procedures, and protocols. 

    You’re Also

    Strong communication skills – both written and verbal form. 
    Ability to build and nurture relationships and manage people
    Able to apply problem-solving and analytical skills in balancing and addressing business needs and government requirements. 
    Quick-witted and intellectually curious to stay up to date on current industry trends and government updates. 
    Enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally with other departments and partners.
    Demonstrates good emotional intelligence awareness and conflict resolution. 

    What’s in it for you?
    Great vision without great people is irrelevant, Jim Collins wisely stated. If you share Komaza’s vision and want to help make it a reality then this is the role for you. You’ll get a chance to work at our Central or Coastal Kenya Offices. We offer a competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to further your career. 
    Komaza is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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  • Cloud Systems Engineer 

Kenya Digital Channels and Product Specialist 

Associate General Counsel 

Kenya Financial Analyst 

Product & Channels Lead

    Cloud Systems Engineer Kenya Digital Channels and Product Specialist Associate General Counsel Kenya Financial Analyst Product & Channels Lead

    ABOUT THE ROLE
    The Cloud Systems Engineer will manage software, hardware and networks. You will maintain reliable operations of the production, test, and development environments for applications and infrastructure at One Acre Fund. You will ensure compliance to policies and standards. You will collaborate with engineering teams to manage the performance of applications in the production environments.
    As a member of the IT Operations department, the Cloud Systems Engineer will report to the Enterprise Architect.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Manage operations of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
    Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
    Maintain security through identity management, certificates, protocols, access controls and firewalls
    Manage capacity, storage planning, and database performance
    Establish proper governance in the administration of systems by defining policies, standards, processes and best practice guidelines

    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:

    One or more relevant professional certifications, such as:

    Azure Certified (AZ900,AZ104, AZ303) – Highly preferred
    MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solution Expert)
    Linux Certifications: LPIC-1 or LPIC-2
    Cisco CCNA-Cloud

    Experience:

    Administering Kubernetes clusters (AKS, GKE, EKS or on-premises)
    Shell script or interpreted languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, and Windows PS
    Managing infrastructure security using identity management, certificates, VLAN, and access controls
    Planning, design, implementing and managing IT networks
    Implementing standards and best practices in infrastructure management
    Managing continuous development, testing, and integration.

    5+ years of experience managing cloud-hosted IT infrastructure and Microsoft SQL Server database environments
    1+ years of experience managing other IT professionals
    B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant field

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  • Retail Regional Lead

    Retail Regional Lead

    About The Role

    One Acre Fund is operating a growing number of rural retail outlets. As One Acre Fund’s Rural Retail Regional Associate in Kenya, you will drive performance across shops within your region. you will work closely with all members of the Rural Retail Department to support the smooth running of their daily work. You will be the direct manager of, initially, up to 3 area supervisors in a geographical location, who in turn manage up to 15 shops. Your work will be essential to the success of these retail outlets. You will report directly to the Duka Operations Lead.

    Responsibilities

    Achieve regional targets, including (but not limited to) revenue, customer numbers and customer satisfaction;
    Team and performance management: The team include Duka Area Managers, who in turn each manage a group of Duka Officers and Deputy Duka Officers;
    Manage the training of the Duka Area Supervisors, Duka Officers and their assistants within your allocated group;
    Set growth and sales strategy and targets for your region, which align with wider organisational goals;
    Ensure the smooth running of daily operations and consistency of customer experience across the shops that you manage;
    Manage the delivery and return of orders across the shops that you oversee;
    Lead the annual budgeting process and manage the financial performance of your region;
    Manage the relationship with external partners within the geographic area that you manage;
    Build a team culture that represents One Acre Fund values and creates a divers, equitable and inclusive work environment.
    Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager.

    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 experience in sales / marketing, in an agricultural context
    Experience working in sales, marketing or business management
    Experience setting strategic direction
    Experience managing teams to success
    Knowledge of agricultural products and practices
    Excellent customer service skills
    Analytical and with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili
    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

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  • Strategy Manager, Internal Consulting Team

    Strategy Manager, Internal Consulting Team

    About the Role
    We are looking for professionals experienced in management/strategy consulting and project management who are dedicated to social impact to join One Acre Fund’s Internal Consulting Team (ICT). ICT supports One Acre Fund teams at important junctures where extra analytical, project management, or implementation resources could have a meaningful impact. Above all we are looking for accomplished professionals who can deliver high-quality, high-value work and successfully support teams across the organization on a wide range of project types.
    Responsibilities

    Shaping One Acre Fund’s expansion strategy – To help One Acre Fund hit its ambitious farmer growth targets, two analysts were challenged to develop a rigorous and scalable approach to program expansion that could be rolled out across all countries. This new approach involved field survey design and analysis, financial modeling, and a political and security risk assessment. The work was adopted by in-country Field Operations teams and is bringing OAF closer to achieving its 2020 target of reaching one million farmers.
    Conducting a Kenya program health check-up – A manager conducted a “health check-up” of our Kenya program to identify risks to that program’s goals, independently examining several programmatic areas including management quality, hiring standards, and team culture and morale, and suggesting possible resolutions. The final prioritized list of synthesized takeaways and recommendations gave the Kenya leadership team additional visibility into program pain points, and helped improve the program’s overall efficiency while having a positive influence on staff experience.
    ICT Managers can be staffed on projects across our 8 country programs (though travel is up to project specifications and staffer preference). Managers manage anywhere from 1-3 projects at any given time, typically launching important initiatives across multiple countries, managing the roll out of high-priority programs in several departments, and supporting leadership working groups. In their role, Managers are expected to take full ownership from planning through execution and follow-up.
    For the projects of their direct reports, Managers may also provide project scoping or quality assurance support. ICT Managers also play an important role in project sourcing and resourcing, along with team culture and professional development. They regularly meet with the Director of the team to discuss project pipeline, staffer allocation, team needs and satisfaction. They also are typically responsible for at least one team-specific initiative, alongside the Analysts.

    Career Growth and Development
    We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll 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. Youll 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:

    Strong work experiences: We are looking for candidates with 5+ years of work experience in roles where they have been asked to solve complex, ambiguous problems in a structured way (e.g., management consultants, research managers, business analysts).
    We look for the ability to take a complex question, identify the most efficient route to a useful solution, and structure the work into manageable milestones and to work independently
    We look for experience managing and coaching junior project staff to achieve high-quality work
    We also look for additional leadership experience, in or outside of work, in roles that involve influencing the decisions and behaviors of peers, senior leaders, and external parties (bonus for previous work experience directly serving executive-level leadership)
    Professional/technical skills
    ICT team members are expected to have advanced proficiency in both Excel (can perform complex functions) and PowerPoint (can develop compelling slide decks for various audiences)
    Managers have demonstrated experience in project management, capacity building, and professional development of others
    Outstanding responsiveness to feedback: we firmly believe that ability to act on both positive and constructive feedback is the fastest way to grow. As a team, we give and expect to receive open and frank feedback, both to our reports and to our managers. You should see feedback as a chance to improve and also know how to give it constructively.
    A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
    Language: English fluency required; proficiency in any languages spoken in East Africa is a bonus

    Preferred Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Job Location
    East Africa capital city, with preference for Nairobi, Kenya. However, you could be based in Kigali, after an initial 3-6 month period in Nairobi.
    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.

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  • Global HR Support Specialist

    Global HR Support Specialist

    About The Role

    You will manage benefits administration and staff engagement for staff throughout their tenure at One Acre Fund. You will take care of One Acre Fund’s greatest asset — its people — by providing equitable, inclusive, and customer-centric HR services. You will be point for staff questions and support other Global HR team improvements towards increasing staff satisfaction and team efficiency. You will report to the Staff Care Lead and be a part of making One Acre Fund an employer of choice in international development.

    Responsibilities

    Provide HR administrative support to staff from beginning to end of service
    Manage staff data on on our HR Information System
    Coordinate benefits vendor payments and updates
    Serve as Global HR knowledge management expert for staff facing resources
    Support and implement Global HR strategic improvements

    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:

    Bachelor’s Degree.
    1 or more years of experience in HR Operations/Administration.
    Experience with HRIS is preferred but not mandatory.
    English required in all locations. Other notable and useful languages are Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, Amharic or French.

    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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