Jobs Kenya

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  • People Innovations Associate Internal Investigations Specialist Business Operations Associate Marketing & Enrollment Head

    People Innovations Associate Internal Investigations Specialist Business Operations Associate Marketing & Enrollment Head

    Job Description:
    Independently scope and execute high-priority People projects for the Kenya program by relating well to our team at all levels and discussing staffing issues effectively with the leadership.
    Responsibilities:
    Strategy & Vision

    Together with global and Kenya leadership, contribute to setting a clear vision and set of priorities for team culture, diversity, and inclusion within the Kenya program.
    Gather team feedback on ways we can make One Acre Fund an exceptional place to work. Turn that feedback into a clear project pipeline to help ensure we are meeting our career promises to all staff and driving forward career opportunities across our team.
    Drive forward the results of two our key objectives for the long-rain 2019 season:
    We have a clear, shared vision for team culture and are actively working towards it.
    Every staff member at every job grade knows how they are performing against expectations in their current role.

    Project Management

    Scope and implement high-priority projects relating to team culture, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and People Ops.
    Create and maintain a key set of team metrics to measure our impact on staff satisfaction, culture, and D&I.
    Work with key stakeholders to execute and monitor projects, ensuring successful outcomes in creating a more positive, inclusive team culture.
    Some initial projects the People Innovations Associate will work on include:
    Standardized pay grade definitions: Work closely with department heads to ensure pay grade definitions clearly articulate the scope and responsibilities of roles at each level. Work with leadership to create plans for introducing the updated definitions to their teams.
    People support hub: Create a People support hub for all staff which links to all HR, Training, and Corporate Operations policies, tools, and documents.
    On-boarding review: Review how new staff are on-boarded in Kenya. Create a more robust onboarding to ensure all new staff: 1. have clarity on OAF’s approach to career growth and professional development, 2. know how to access key project and management tools, and 3. are able to effectively contribute to OAF’s shared vision of culture.
    Build career clarity across the Kenya program: The People Division will play an important role to ensure there is career clarity for all staff, at all levels. For example, this could include rolling-out an updated performance review system, ensuring managers are meeting minimum standards, and implementing strategies for increasing career conversations across the organization.

    Communication

    Proactively and effectively communicate up to country leadership, down to departments, and across to other colleagues.
    Be the key point person for all global D&I and culture initiatives, ensuring a Kenya perspective is included in project scoping as well as initiatives are rolled-out successfully in-country.
    Deliver regular culture, diversity, and inclusion communication to the Kenya team, ensuring your message is clear and the wider team aligns around key goals for these areas.
    Write and lead training related to culture and D&I to create positive behavior change across the team.

    Team & Culture

    Serve as a leader and role model to the Kenya team at large. Model  the One Acre Fund values, invest in people, and engage across the team.
    Manage and create feedback channels to ensure all staff groups can be heard and receive clear communication from country leadership. Keep pulse on team feedback and concerns.
    The ideal candidate will be able to relate well to staff at all levels, mediate conflict, and discuss staffing issues effectively with leadership.

    Qualifications:

    At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
    Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
    A willingness to commit to living in Kakamega, Kenya for at least two years.
    Language: English required, Kiswahili fluency a plus.

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  • Local Government Relations Assistant Brand Strategist

    Local Government Relations Assistant Brand Strategist

    Role Profile:
    The Government Relations Assistant will be responsible for building effective relations with government officials at the Sub County level and below.
    Specific Responsibilities:

    Support local government engagement in government units (at sub-location and ward levels).
    Build ward level contacts in Central, Eastern regions and Nakuru County
    Support monitoring and resolution of risks and issues affecting field operations
    Manage sub-location level contacts: chiefs and extension officers
    Coordinate One Acre Fund involvement in agriculture shows, agricultural sector functions and support for field visit logistics
    Arrange collection and delivery of documents, reports, and invitations to officials and stakeholders

    Career Growth and Development:
    A strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. 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:

    Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in the field of agriculture, public relations, communication, and community development, preferred
    Public relations, community development or agriculture-related experience preferred
    Ability to think strategically and translate that thinking into action plans that accomplish goals
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and effectively advocate on behalf of the organization
    Demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning, and openness to feedback.
    Strong communication (written and oral) and public speaking skills
    Good organizational skills and exceptional at multi-tasking
    Willing to live in Nyeri with extensive travel across Central and Eastern regions of Kenya
    Conversant with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
    Fluent in English and Swahili. Kikuyu, Embu or Meru speaking applicants are preferred for this position

    Preferred Starting Date: 1st October 2019

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  • Strategy and Research Director

    Strategy and Research Director

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are seeking an exceptional and results-oriented mid-career professional to lead One Acre Fund’s Strategy & Research unit, better known as our Internal Consulting Team. The team is responsible for sharpening the organization’s strategy and for supporting other One Acre Fund teams when additional analytical resources could have an outsized impact for the organization. (Click here to better understand the roles and responsibilities of more junior Internal Consulting Team members). In the team lead, we are seeking a leader who blends high-quality team performance management skills, with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives at the organizational level.
    This role provides an opportunity for a senior strategic leader to meaningfully help drive the strategy of a $100M and growing social impact organization. Since its inception at One Acre Fund in 2012, the Internal Consulting Team has emerged as a primary nexus through which many organizational initiatives pass. The team takes on a broad range of projects that would be typical to a management consultancy, including high-level strategy and research, internal change management, flexible resourcing for other One Acre Fund teams, and executive communications. The key difference is in the opportunity to deeply embed within a fast-paced organization, influencing decisions and also implementation, as opposed to stopping at recommendations.
    Key responsibilities include:

    Lead our Internal Consulting Team. This is a 15-person internal consulting unit, consisting of the Director, two managers, five analysts, four junior analysts, and two rotational staff; all of whom conduct strategic, change management, and operational projects on behalf of other One Acre Fund units across our countries of operation.
    Lead all aspects of team development including hiring, staff capacity development, direct management of the middle management layer, budget, and organizational chart
    Lead project identification, selection, assignment, and resourcing
    Set team strategy and vision for the future
    Serve as the primary link between the Internal Consulting Team and One Acre Fund’s leadership group
    Drive key strategic and change management initiatives on behalf of One Acre Fund as a lead consultant and project manager (equivalent of a consulting firm engagement manager). Recent initiatives taken on by the Internal Consulting Team include:
    Strategic planning: 5-year planning exercise – One Acre Fund is in the midst of a 5-year planning exercise in all major program units. The Internal Consulting Team is coordinating this process and providing strategic guidance around expansion, risk mitigation, and key business drivers to country programs.
    New initiative: Set-up of a Direct Giving pilot – Internal Consulting Team members, led by the Director, assisted in the 18-month set-up of One Acre Fund’s Direct Giving pilot, including initial research, project design, and thought partnership with One Acre Fund’s CEO.
    Internal change management: The Director is co-leading a revamp to One Acre Fund’s performance management strategy, including a deeper focus on managerial capacity and training, hiring, and org chart management. This work has involved heavy collaboration with the organization’s People Director.
    Serve as a thought partner and business advisor to key One Acre Fund leaders, including:
    CEO – Serve as the key research desk for the CEO and respond to executive requests for communications support, research on possible initiatives, etc.
    CFO, People Division Director, etc. – Support C-suite executives with decision-making, for example by leveraging the Internal Consulting Team as a resource to assist in budgeting, resourcing decisions, and change management.
    Country Directors – Build relationships with our country leadership to ensure that they receive superior analytical and strategic support from the Internal Consulting Team. Cultivate operational leaders and drive value for them as internal clients.

    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 seeking exceptional candidates with 8-15+ years of work experience in consulting, strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial roles. Successful candidates will likely have progressively increasing responsibilities in management consulting, e.g. as an engagement manager or project leader. Prior operational experience in the social impact space is also a plus. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Demonstrated ability in strategic and consulting contexts, e.g. working with C-suite leaders, change management, or long-term planning
    Proven ability to manage team performance and develop leaders; experience in remote management a plus
    Ability to roll up one’s sleeves and directly move initiatives forward, as opposed to solely making recommendations or presentations
    Strong data and analytical skills; advanced Excel a plus
    Strong eye for and standards of talent
    Humble and service-oriented approach to consulting work
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace in a developing country a plus
    Related Master’s Degree is an asset, but not strictly required
    A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years.
    Language: Fluent English required

    PREFERRED START DATE
    Mid 2019
    COMPENSATION
    Commensurate with experience.
    BENEFITS
    Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
    SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
    No; must have existing rights to work in our countries of operation. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
    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.

  • Global Human Capital Support Specialist

    Global Human Capital Support Specialist

    About The RoleThe Human Capital Support Specialist will lead program execution under the global People Operations (POPs) Division, and serve as a primary point person for ongoing management of data as part of our People analytics work.You will support staff-facing programs including training programs, help develop new tools for managing the division and contribute to select innovations’ work within our talent and culture portfolio.Specific Responsibilities Might Include

    Support development of improved tools for the global People Division: work with internal partners to develop easy-to-use and flexible performance management and staff engagement tools. Examples might include: making improvements to development plan templates or building workflow trackers for a small country HR department.
    Coordinate communication with One Acre Fund’s cohort of managers: in collaboration with the global training department, and leaders across the People Division, the Human Capital Support Specialist will manage communication with managers across the organisation by leading manager calls or maintaining resources.
    Support administration of annual staff surveys: in collaboration with the People Innovations team, the Human Capital Support Specialist will lead the annual organization-wide Manager Satisfaction Survey (MSS) and Employee Satisfaction Survey (ESS). Responsibilities might include: developing survey questions, preparing staff communications, monitoring and boosting participation, analyzing survey and disseminating results.
    Manage daily POPs data needs: grow into an important point person for People data. This will involve: managing general requests to the division for data pulls from our Human Resources Information System (e.g. demographic, retention, and advancement data etc), managing historic and current survey data, and fulfilling one-off reporting requests.
    (Potentially) support Training and Development (T&D) analytics work: scope could increase to include monitoring of a number of Training and Development (T&D) offering strategic insight to global division leaders on potential areas for improvement on current in-house training offerings.

    Career Growth 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 will contribute a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.QualificationsSpecific qualifications include:

    Preferred experience. Less than 3 years of experience. This is an early career-stage role. We’re looking for curious candidates who demonstrate a high-ceiling for growth. Familiarity with survey platforms, customer engagement tools (e.g. NPS), and internal communications experience advantageous.
    Strong excel and Google Sheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets). Ability manipulate numerical and text data in Google Sheets/Excel, and interest in furthering your skills in this area.
    High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Your role will involve a significant degree of anticipating the needs of a diverse cohort of staff, and require an understanding of how to use a range of communication tools to support staff engagement.
    Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills. You will further demonstrate an ability to summarize data and staff feedback to make recommendations to senior leaders.
    Concise and clear communication skills. Through the interview process, we’ll be looking for evidence of clear and concise communication skills (verbal as well as written), and an ability to summarize staff feedback and data for large audiences.
    Receptiveness to and appreciation for feedback. You will collect, synthesize, and prioritize feedback to make improvements to People Support programs. A willingness to absorb feedback graciously will be essential to your success.
    Language proficiency. English fluency mandatory, Kiswahili preferred, Kinyarwanda and/or French a plus

    Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationNairobi, Kenya or Kigali, RwandaDurationFull-time job.BenefitsHealth insurance, paid time off, flexible work hours.Sponsor International CandidatesNo; Must have existing rights to work in either Rwanda or 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.

  • Kenya Expansion Lead

    Kenya Expansion Lead

    Job DescriptionOne Acre Fund Kenya is one of our largest and fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. The Program Design department’s vision is to provide strategic direction and annual planning for core activities, driving towards the achievement of the Kenya program’s ambitious scale and impact goals. The Program Design Expansion Manager is responsible for managing people on the team and overseeing the Kenya program’s expansion strategy. Kenya expansion is a particularly “mission-critical” part of One Acre Fund’s global portfolio of work; this person is responsible for making the decisions that impact OAF’s overarching scale goals.People Management

    The Program Design team consists of 21 Headquarter-based staff members, and another 80 field staff members operating in our expansion pilot. The Program Design Expansion Manager is responsible for directly managing the Mt. Kenya Associate and Expansion Specialist, and indirectly managing a pilot that currently serves farmers in the Mt. Kenya region.
    Specific tasks include facilitating impactful weekly check-ins with all reports, holding bi-annual coffee chats with all members of the team in their reporting lines, conducting bi-annual performance reviews for all staffers, and supporting on the creation and tracking of development areas through tools like development plans and promotion plans.
    The Program Design Expansion Manager is responsible for ensuring that all team members in their reporting line receive the support they need to complete their project goals, while simultaneously supporting their professional development and providing them with stretch opportunities to grow their careers at One Acre Fund. The Manager is also responsible for supporting the Director in setting and maintaining a healthy team culture, fostering a culture of personal sustainability, integrity, and care for each other.

    Project ManagementExpansion Projects IncludeThe Expansion Manager is responsible for creating the Kenya program’s annual expansion strategy, executing that strategy, and overseeing the Mt. Kenya pilot region.

    Creating Yearly Expansion Strategy: reviewing previous year’s performance and determining opportunities for the program’s expansion for the following season; conduct quantitative and qualitative field-based research to guide the program to make data-driven expansion decisions; create the annual expansion strategy and present to country leadership, the wider Kenya-program team and global stakeholders; identify additional research needs to enable continued expansion in Kenya.
    Implementing Annual Expansion Process: create the yearly expansion calendar for the Kenya program and align with key teams to follow the calendar; translate the annual expansion strategy into results in the field; lead a working group to align key stakeholders on expansion strategy and expectations for implementation; contingency plan to address any challenges to our expansion strategy.
    Mt. Kenya Pilot Management: work through the Mt. Kenya Program Associate to support on week-to-week field execution; monitor key performance indicators around impact, enrollment and repayment and work with the Program Associate to solve challenges as necessary; work through the Program Associate to prioritize targeted investments in the field team’s professional development in order to ensure the Mt. Kenya region can scale quickly.

    Leadership

    Strategy & Vision

    Own Kenya’s 5 year growth strategy, regularly updating and innovating on it through continued expansion work. Be able to effectively communicate said strategy to leadership and wider Kenya team.
    Own ideation and long-term strategy for driving programmatic changes in order to enable the Kenya program to achieve their 2030 vision of “transforming every farming community in Kenya”
    Contribute to setting Program Design Annual Objective Key Results (OKR’s}, and oversee the execution and follow up of all OKR’s under expansion
    Measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, and hold team accountable to prioritizing and delivering results in key strategic areas.
    Work with global finance and Kenya leadership to update long term scale targets based on current expansion strategy work.

    Communication

    Proactively and effectively communicate up to country leadership, down to departments, and across to other sets of leaders plans, goals and progress for expansion work.
    Ensure the expansion team is collaborating effectively with individuals, teams and divisions outside of the department. Set-up appropriate systems of communication to keep everyone moving together, particularly through the working group.
    Participate in global Field Operations (FOPs) work and collaborate with other country programs.

    Career Growth and DevelopmentWe 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.QualificationsWe are looking for an exceptional professional with 5+ years of relevant work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    2+ years of managing a team
    Strong educational background; Bachelors Degree required
    Prior people management experience required
    Project management: Ability to set, monitor and meet project goals
    Results oriented: Sets goals and takes ownership of driving towards them
    Ability to use data to create strategy and make decisions
    Willing to give and receive feedback openly
    Ability to invest in team in order to support their growth and professional development
    Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
    Language: English required, knowledge of Swahili useful

    Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleLocation65% Kakamega, 35% Nairobi or location of your choiceCompensationCommensurate with experienceDurationFull-time jobBenefitsHealth insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefitsSponsor International CandidatesNo; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.

  • Business Intelligence Analyst Business Development Operations Associate

    Business Intelligence Analyst Business Development Operations Associate

    Job DescriptionOne Acre Fund plans to serve 10 million farmers by 2030. To reach this ambitious goal, leaders across all of our countries of operation need access to timely and actionable data. As a member of the Business Intelligence (BI) team, you’ll partner with leaders across the organization to identify strategic opportunities for data to drive value for our farmers. You’ll work with members of the tech division and data engineers to build our data warehouse, create datasets, and design dashboard and reporting solutions. Through your work, you’ll become an expert on our data and it’s source systems. At the root of it, you will identify the most effective ways to get data into the hands of decision makers with the highest possible value addition; and then you’ll do it from start to finish.As a successful candidate, you’ll be comfortable building relationships in a multi-country, cross-cultural environment and enjoy the challenge of designing global solutions that work in unique and complex local country contexts. You’ll work with both technical and non-technical peers. We’re looking for someone who will love working with data and seeing the results improve the lives of millions of farmers.Example Projects Include

    Coordinate between field teams in multiple countries to identify the most pressing global data needs
    Create an ETL package to pull impact data into our warehouse; perform transformations to create a multi-country panel data set; and design a portal to share with external researchers
    Strategically expand self service BI, empowering analysts across all business units to access data directly – we believe in getting data in the hands of those who know it best
    Present a business case with strong ROI; then design and build a repayment dashboard to track farmer repayment across all countries of operation
    Optimize SQL queries to improve report performance
    Create a UAT strategy in coordination with our stakeholders; drive testing requirements for a new dataset in the data warehouse; and build confidence in the accuracy of our data across the organization

    Career Growth and DevelopmentWe 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.QualificationsWe are seeking an exceptional professional with 3+ years of relevant work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Strong educational background; A bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, economics, statistics, finance, or a related technical field
    Demonstrated leadership experience at work or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning, and openness to feedback.
    Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
    Technical knowledge:

    BI platforms: preferably Power BI; Tableau, Qlik or similar is also okay
    ETL: building and testing ETL packages
    SQL: writing complex, optimized queries with large relational datasets

    At least a year of demonstrated project management experience with converting business needs into technical requirements and managing competing priorities simultaneously.
    Communication in person and in writing with technical and non-technical colleagues at all organizational levels
    The ideal candidate will have at least one year of demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
    Fluency in English required, Kiswahili and/or French a plus.

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  • Kenya Senior Nutrition Specialist

    Kenya Senior Nutrition Specialist

    Job DescriptionAs part of the Nutrition And Health Team (NAHT),the Nutrition Senior Specialist will drive the implementation of the Nutrition studies whose main goal is to test an integrated nutrition and agriculture intervention designed to improve maternal and child health within the Product Innovations department.Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Ensure that the Nutrition studies are executed to world-class standards

    Monitor implementation:

    Plan, calendar and prioritize all activities and challenges to ensure smooth execution of the Nutrition studies.
    Keep calendars up to date and team members accountable for their deadlines.
    Ensure timely restocking of products in line with quality standards and organize monthly distribution to all intervention sites.
    Measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, and hold team accountable to delivering results in key strategic areas:

    Supervise calculation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a biweekly basis.
    Communicate the outcomes of the KPIs to the Nutrition lead on a monthly basis.
    Develop quarterly report on studies implementation progress, challenges and achievements.
    Find opportunities to increase the cost effectiveness of the program.

    Ensure high adherence of intervention in both studies.

    Reinforce Behavior Change Communication strategy.
    Design Nutrition and Health training materials or participants handouts to increase impact on farmers’ families nutrition.
    Assess trainings quality through field visits and qualitative research.
    Continuously collect feedback from the field team and integrate them in tools and processes facilitate resolution of challenges and issues raised by field staff

    Supervise the mobile health platform

    Support 1000 Days Study coordinator in creating counselling materials on a monthly basis.
    Manage the data collection platform (CommCare) and troubleshoot field challenges.

    Collaborate with other OAF teams:

    M&E Nutrition.

    Analyse data shared by M&E team to inform programmatic changes.
    Align priorities and schedules.

    Business Operations and Logistics.

    Strengthen products distribution processes and tracking.
    Lead monthly coordination meeting to prevent and solve challenges.

    Government Relations.

    Ensure all activities and products are aligned with the local and national guidelines.

    Field Operations

    Ensure positive collaboration and continuous communication between Core and Nutrition field team.
    Contribute to content creation for the core Nutrition trainings.

    Conduct formative research and field tests to tailor the trainings to the farmers’ demand.

     

    Build team

    Serve as direct management line to 2 mid-level management staff who oversee significant sub-teams (33 full time staff)
    Guide the field team throughout the implementation of the study

    Develop talking points on relevant issues.
    Develop policies and guidelines to ensure all NAHT members are supported and accountable towards the same framework.

    Support growth.

    Ensure professional development of the entire team:

    Supervise Professional development training curriculum for field staff .
    Provide continuous support to study coordinators with training sessions, mentorship opportunities and weekly reporting meetings.
    Plan for growth and shape the career path of the team members.

    Manage bandwidth and assess needs for additional support.
     

    Contribute to NAHT

    Contribute to the NAHT annual ‘Objectives and Key Results’ goals.
    Supervise Health Managers coordination and ensure clear communication with NAHT Managers.
    Build team culture:

    Ensure all staff members are connected to the mission and feel motivated by implementing the NAHT appreciation program and organizing team building events.
    Serve as a leader and role model. Embody One Acre Fund’s core values: Humble Service, Hard Work, Continual Growth, Family of Leaders, Dream Big, and Integrity.
    Monitor team morale, plan and mitigate any changes that could create disharmony amongst staff.
    Implement best practices and initiatives that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive work environment.Manage the team.

    Career Growth and DevelopmentWe 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 seeking an exceptional professional with at least 2 years of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    At minimum, a bachelor’s degree (in international development, public health, nutrition) is required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
    People management experience and Nutrition background are extremely valued.
    Strong organization skills.
    Demonstrated experience in managing projects with high degree of complexity and detail.
    Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with minimal supervision.
    Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
    Excellent written and verbal communicator with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
    Willingness to ask questions, comfortably pointing out challenges or mistakes and an ability to give clear, direct and professional upward and downward feedback.
    Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders
    A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of Kenya for at least two years.
    Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite required, database management, CommCare, R or Stata are valued.
    Language: English and Swahili required.

    Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleCompensationCommensurate with experienceBenefits
    Health insurance, paid time offSponsor International CandidatesNo; Must have existing rights to work in 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.

  • Deliveries Officer

    Deliveries Officer

    The Monday Deliveries Officer manages the execution of the Monday delivery process within the central region and supports core and trial deliveries execution both at the warehouses and from the regional office. The delivery officer will also play a liaison role between the team and other stakeholders in these new pilot transporters responsible for continuous process improvement and adoption plan.
    Responsibilities
    Plan for, develop and document new policies/ processes to support Program Scaling.

    Aggregates client feedback relating to processes, their own wide-scope assessments, and points of failure among unit members to create recommendations to management for changes to existing processes or the creation of new processes for their unit.
    Works with management to design, build and implement better, more efficient processes for their unit.
    Creates process documentation for all existing and any newly developed processes.
    Makes policy/process documentation centrally available to all unit and team members and holds them accountable to process adherence, leading by example.
    Works with management and the Data Team to track the success of process changes.

    Farmers First

    Works with management to creates specific, dedicated physical and digital space/s where team members can provide honest feedback on existing processes and ideas for improvements.
    Works with management to build a collaborative environment where team members feel safe to vocalize concerns, generate big ideas and make improvements to processes by themselves. Coordination of deliverable materials between procurement, orders, print and logistics.
    Provide valuable information to stakeholders on the availability of items received from suppliers and the QC status before rolling deliveries on a weekly basis.
    QC of received items in readiness for deliveries
    Qc of distribution sheets in relations to the TMS/IDS printed
    Provide feedback to Field ops on the status of deliveries to district meeting points.
    Source valuable feedback from procurement and field on the gaps existing in the delivery processes for improvements.
    Monitor and update logistics hotline and C.E Zendesk platform.

    Support the delivery process implementation.

    Sourcing of vendors to QC bundled items for Monday dispatch.
    Allocation of transport means based on distance and weight.
    Tracking of dispatch time and arrival to district.
    Tracking of items returned from district meeting points.
    Providing a weekly report on deliverable, timelines, etc.
    Coordinates with other stakeholder teams to aggregate data relevant on trials deliveries in the region e.g. Truck distribution schedule etc.
    Ensures all quality checks are conducted and results tracked and shared to the trial owners for project planning.
    Coordinates with warehouse and execution teams to enforce the needed regulatory compliance practices that would result in quality support to client departments.
    Investigates through small scale logistics trials ways to improve processes and tools.

    Act as a liaison person between Transporters and logistics.

    Train vendors on receipt writing and the acknowledgment of delivery notes.
    Guide vendors on TMS usage and goods handing over process.
    Constantly engage vendors on distribution feedback and improvement plans
    Score vendor performance in relation to timelines and advising the Monday delivery coordinator on any need to change/ blacklist a vendor.
    Relationship management with Vendors and support staff.

    Preparation of Vendor Payments on a weekly basis.

    Collect vendor sign-up sheets for payment processing.
    Qc payment details and documentation
    Scan and forward necessary documents to Monday coordinator for 1st level QC
    Follow up with the transporters/vendors after payment approval to check if all were paid up.
    Track and record payment invoices for ease of audit purposes when the need arises.

    Team management

    Orienting and training casuals on best Quality Check practices for the items received and those ready for deliveries.
    Conducts orientation of casuals on the usage of protective gears and response to accidents while in Qc and bundling.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree/Diploma in Business operations, Supply chain, Logistics or related field
    Experience in Transportation/warehouse operations management
    Experience in Inventory Management systems desired
    Broad knowledge and experience in supply chain and warehousing
    Basic Project Management skills
    Demonstrated ability to withstand pressure, work for longer hours and be receptive to feedback
    Demonstrated ability to manage teams and show integrity
    Above average skills in Excel Analysis
    Teamwork: demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration
    Respect: extends dignity and respect to all people
    Integrity: foster trust and a positive work environment
    Innovation: brings creativity to workplace, enhance current logistic practices and develop new standard operating procedures
    Reliable: takes pride in meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations and being accountable for mission critical endeavors.

  • Trial Liaison Officer

    Trial Liaison Officer

    Job Description
    The Trial Liaison Officer is responsible for the overall execution of trial programs/projects for specific client departments. The Liaison will support the Trial Liaison Lead on executing trial programs, resolve issues, improve communications, and generally ensure an excellent relationship between logistics and trial stakeholders. The Trial Liaison will also manage trial execution by setting up execution timelines based on teams’ bandwidth, project goals and requirements. By coordinating with the relevant trial leads, he will create project strategy documents, policies and repeatable models that will enable the trial to run effectively and sustainably even at scale.
    Responsibilities
    Ensure performance, volume and quality goals for the specific trial project are met

    Coordinates with Inputs and Procurement teams to ensure material needs are delivered on time for trial execution
    Ensures execution team is meeting set KPI targets for each process
    Works with Trial Liaison Lead to build a collaborative environment where team members can generate ideas and make improvements to processes by themselves
    Regular reviews developed suggested improvements with the Trial Liaison Lead a for sign off and incorporation in budgets

    Farmers First

    Works with relevant internal teams and warehousing teams to ensure that trial inventories are enough, reserved, transferred to the right warehouse in time for the activities and trial owners know on their stock levels before and after the activities
    Acts as the central coordinator between trial owners, trial support teams and the various logistics units engaged in supporting trials.

    Lead the quality control for the trial products at execution phase

    Create tools to track quality of inputs specific for trials
    Monitors use and ensures that quality control tracking tools, procedures and equipment are used/followed as per compliance needs
    Ensures all quality checks are conducted and results tracked and shared to the trial owners for project planning
    Coordinates with warehouse and execution teams to enforce the needed regulatory compliance practices that would result to quality support to client departments
    Has an overall oversight on quality controls measures and how specific procedures for trial execution are enforced.

    Collects and process data on the execution of trials

    Coordinates with other stakeholder teams to aggregate data relevant on trials e.g. locations designated trial districts, input adoption rates and drop points for the deliveries
    Collects, processes and stores relevant data for trial distribution e.g. Truck distribution schedule
    Based on data analysis of product weights and drop sites location, allocates trucks and delivery teams to the trials
    Initiates the transporter truck acquisition process and delivery timelines
    Uses teams’ resources to update trackers and KPI tools for clear project updates
    Support the design, implementation and data gathering for a CSAT process.

    Support the implementation of mechanisms and tools to support trial scale up

    Supports the implementation of new tools and mechanisms to support any project scale up plans
    Provides regular feedback to trial gatekeepers on the success/ failures of the tools and mechanisms used.
    Provides regular feedback and project updates to liaison lead and logistics management on the trial progress, tools / mechanisms used to achieve project goals
    Suggests ways to improve current tools based on their current experience to support scale of specific trials
    Investigates through small scale logistics trials ways to improve processes and tools. Utilizes results to suggest improvements needed.

    Plan for, develop and document new policies/processes in support of scalability

    Aggregates client feedback relating to processes, their own wide-scope assessments and points of failure among unit members to create recommendations to management for changes to existing processes or the creation of new processes for their unit
    Works with management to design, build and implement better, more efficient processes for their unit
    Creates process documentation for all existing and any newly developed processes
    Makes policy/process documentation centrally available to all unit and team members and holds them accountable to process adherence, leading by example
    Works with management and the Data Team to track the success of process changes
    Supports the development of – and where appropriate provides – trainings and ongoing guidance to unit members on new processes or changes to existing processes
    Works with management to creates specific, dedicated physical and digital space/s where team members can provide honest feedback on existing processes and ideas for improvements
    Works with management to build a collaborative environment where team members feel safe to vocalize concerns, generate big ideas and make improvements to processes by themselves.

    Provide professional development opportunities and coaching to your reports

    Invests heavily in understanding each of their team members’ strengths and development areas and maintains an up-to-date understanding of their progress
    Works with their manager to identify unit members’ key development areas and plans appropriate skills-trainings or coaching sessions to improve these areas
    Supports their staff through the course of development, promotion or improvement plans by investing their own time in coaching and the creation of support mechanisms
    Creates regular opportunities for public praise of unit members’ work and holds private conversations to deliver constructive feedback on areas of weakness
    Uses strategic conversations with their reports to help staff tap into their existing knowledge and generate their own solutions to challenges.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree/Diploma in Business operations, Supply chain, Logistics or related field
    Experience in Transportation/warehouse operations management
    Experience in Inventory Management systems desired
    Broad knowledge and experience in supply chain and warehousing
    Superior skills in Project Management
    Demonstrated ability to withstand pressure, work for longer hours and be receptive to feedback
    Demonstrated ability to manage teams and show integrity
    Above average skills in Excel Analysis
    Teamwork: demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration
    Respect: extends dignity and respect to all people
    Integrity: foster trust and a positive work environment
    Innovation: brings creativity to workplace
    Ambitious: thrives on new challenges and opportunities to contribute on a large and small scale. Eager to learn, teach, enhance current logistic practices and develop new standard operating procedures
    Task Oriented: driven by milestones and deadlines. Stays organized under pressure and enjoys fast paced environment
    Reliable: takes pride in meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations and being accountable for mission critical endeavours.

  • Loss Prevention Associate Business Development Operations Associate

    Loss Prevention Associate Business Development Operations Associate

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Distribution is fundamental to the core model of One Acre Fund and the Logistics team works specifically to enable this cutting edge, cost-efficient, and professional rural delivery system. The Logistics Loss Prevention Specialist will be an integral part of the team that delivers millions of kilograms of goods each year directly to hundreds of thousands of farm families across East Africa. Your work will have a tremendous impact on the organization’s key mission of serving the small-holding farmer.
    This role will lead global and country-embedded loss prevention work to reduce financial and inventory losses and improve data accuracy across the supply chain. Success in this role looks like:

    Building full buy-in from each country team and external stakeholders for cost-efficient controls improvements to the way we purchase, store, track and deliver inventory
    Installing full-time staffers or champions in each country team to prioritize a strong controls environment throughout the year
    Setting clear indicators of individual and procedural success and holding teams accountable to hitting ambitious targets
    Identifying creative solutions to existing supply chain problems, and driving those solutions from ideation to execution

    Responsibilities will include:

    Develop & implement solutions to improve loss prevention across country teams:

    Assess loss prevention work across country logistics teams bi-annually to identify problems leading to loss (controls, security, safety, QA) & update/develop loss prevention project pipeline
    Central planning & solution development for loss prevention problems
    Roll out solutions across country teams
    Identify how to ramp up & manage controls during busy distribution seasons

    Execution excellence and oversight of loss prevention portfolio:

    Put clear accountability measures in place for each country to effectively manage controls, safety, and security to improve controls relating to loss prevention – you are responsible for ensuring every country team is prioritizing & maintaining loss prevention portfolio
    Staff up country teams to be able to manage loss prevention portfolio – could hire a full-time staffer to manage this portfolio or identify a loss prevention champion on the ground in smaller, less mature countries who can manage this portfolio as a core part of their role – this person’s primary manager will be the Global Loss Prevention Associate/Manager with dotted line management to Country Logistics Lead
    Lead monthly loss prevention calls w/ loss prevention staff to brainstorm issues and roll out new processes & procedures

    Stakeholder engagement & coordination: Work with key stakeholders to improve the controls environment & design systems to prevent loss

    You are the intersection point between legal, audit, Government Relations, Business Development, and finance
    Work with global logistics leadership and country teams to make loss prevention recommendations based on a deep understanding for how these external factors impact logistics work
    Digest & prioritize asks coming from different stakeholders – decide what to implement, when, and how
    Develop technology solutions to streamline loss prevention processes that integrate with the supply chain universe
    Ensure loss prevention processes & procedures fit well with broader financial controls environment at the organization

    Capacity building: Train country staff on loss prevention controls and hold them accountable to pre-set expectations:

    Understand tools, systems, and processes surrounding loss prevention controls
    Effectively train staff on how to execute loss prevention processes, use software & systems relating to loss prevention, and how to more independently solve problems relating to loss prevention
    Set clear expectations at all levels of the logistics team, and tracking KPIs to hold individuals accountable to excellent execution
    Develop and roll out reports to help country teams self-assess success

    Driving Innovation in supply chain team loss prevention: Work with supply chain leadership and country logistics leads to drive innovation across supply chain teams by executing strategic projects and thinking creatively on how to reduce loss. Example projects include:

    Procurement fraud prevention strategy & training
    Data expectation setting & improvement across supply chain teams – streamline the data process
    Rolling out safety protocols
    Security rubric (key holder policy, bin transfer)

    Key indicators of progress in these areas are:

    Annual percentage of inventory lost to shrink
    Percentage of internal audit findings related to existing loss prevention policies
    In-country compliance with global initiatives, as measured by execution tracking
    Performance of in-country loss prevention staff
    Ease of integration of loss prevention solutions into existing supply chain, and other departmental stakeholder 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
    We are seeking exceptional professionals with 3-5+ years of work experience including at least 1-2 years of people management experience. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encourage to apply:

    Must possess an appreciation for the challenges of logistics in a developing economy with an understanding of how the industry functions
    Strong work experiences with demonstrated leadership and management experience. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business,).
    Experience in supply chain, logistics, or other operational management required. Development sector experience is an asset but not required.
    Strong analytical skills – ability to quickly review, synthesize, analyze, and communicate data (applied mathematics or systems engineering background an asset)
    Creativity and strong problem solving skills.
    Top-performing educational background; related Master’s Degree is an asset, but not strictly required.
    Language: Fluent English required. French desired. Regional languages an asset.

    PREFERRED START DATE
    As soon as possible
    JOB LOCATION
    Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya
    COMPENSATION
    Commensurate with experience
    DURATION
    Full-time job
    BENEFITS
    Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
    SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
    Yes. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
    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.

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