Jobs Kenya

Website: Website https://www.oneacrefund.org/

  • Procurement Associate

    Procurement Associate

    Your Role
    Execute request for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases from Bungoma
    Purchase goods and services as requested by internal requestors
    Work with suppliers, finance team, and requestors to ensure goods are delivered on time and to the right specifications at the best possible price
    Build strong relationships within One Acre Fund teams to understand their requirements
    Support Data Coordinator by following up with Finance on the status of payments to ensure suppliers are paid on time as need
    Support in management of suppliers relationship and contribute to supplier database in Kenya
    Identify and build new supplier relationships for new and existing products
    Identify opportunities for cost saving through upstream supplier relationships
    Manage and save proper documentation using the Procurement Google drive
    Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new systems and processes as needed
    Help develop and execute systems and processes
    Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished
    Uphold a high degree of professionalism, integrity and humility
    Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager
    Our Requirements
    Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
    Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management, CIPS or related study is preferred though not required
    2 years consistent work experience in Procurement and Supply chain management in a demanding professional environment such as a private business, start up or NGO required
    Knowledge of SAP preferred
    Demonstrated computer skills in Google (email and spread sheets) and Microsoft Office required
    Strong written and oral communication skills with good attention to detail
    Proven ability to set and meet targets
    Fluent in Kiswahili and English
    Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
    Tenacity and a go-getter mentality a must
    Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews.
    We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance.
    One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

  • Procurement Assistant

    Procurement Assistant

    The procurement team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar lights, and other necessary items). This entails working with suppliers to collect price quotes, negotiating to get the best price, ensuring the correct agreements are in place, and that deliveries to our warehouses are made on time. This requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring inputs for. We currently have an opening for the position of Procurement Associate at our Regional Offices in Bungoma that we are inviting applications. Below are the details for the position.
    Role and responsibilities of the Procurement Assistant
    Execute request for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases from Bungoma
    Purchase goods and services as requested by internal requestors
    Work with suppliers, finance team, and requestors to ensure goods are delivered on time and to the right specifications at the best possible price
    Build strong relationships within One Acre Fund teams to understand their requirements
    Support Data Coordinator by following up with Finance on the status of payments to ensure suppliers are paid on time as need
    Support in management of suppliers relationship and contribute to supplier database in Kenya
    Identify and build new supplier relationships for new and existing products
    Identify opportunities for cost saving through upstream supplier relationships
    Manage and save proper documentation using the Procurement Google drive
    Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new systems and processes as needed
    Help develop and execute systems and processes
    Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished
    Uphold a high degree of professionalism, integrity and humility
    Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager
    Requirements for the Procurement Assistant
    Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
    Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management, CIPS or related study is preferred though not required
    2 years consistent work experience in Procurement and Supply chain management in a demanding professional environment such as a private business, start up or NGO required
    Knowledge of SAP preferred
    Demonstrated computer skills in Google (email and spread sheets) and Microsoft Office required
    Strong written and oral communication skills with good attention to detail
    Proven ability to set and meet targets
    Fluent in Kiswahili and English
    Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
    Tenacity and a go-getter mentality a must
    Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance. One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

  • People Analyst

    People Analyst

    Early-career professionals with 2-5+ years work experience and a demonstrated passion for helping both staff and clients achieve their full human potential.
    Location
    Bungoma, Kenya
    Duration
    Minimum 2-year commitment, full-time job.
    Job Description
    One Acre Fund began in Kenya and Kenya is now one of our largest and fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in Kenya and provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation. As One Acre Fund Kenya transitions from a start-up to a mature operation we need additional high-performing staff members to continue our strong growth trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families.
    People are the most valuable resource at One Acre Fund. The People Division Associate will work with our People Division departments of HR, Training, and Corporate Operations to design, roll out, and monitor people projects of key strategic importance. Responsibilities of the People Division Associate would include, but not be limited to:
    Driving Change – The People Division Associate in Kenya will have ownership over her/his scope of work. S/he will assess people-related needs across the program, develop a prioritized project pipeline, and execute on high-impact initiatives.
    People Analytics – The People Division Associate in Kenya will be responsible for setting up a people analytics strategy and mentoring staff in HR and Training to execute on this strategy.
    Field Liaison – The People Division Associate in Kenya will act as communication focal point between Field and People Division departments. S/he will lead key projects to build staff support for Kenya’s large field team (1,000+ field staff), provide advice and perspective on people issues to Kenya’s field leadership, and act as an advocate and representative for the People Division in making strategic decisions within the field program.
    Communication – The People Division Associate will work with other departments to create and roll out of communication around People Division work to our staff. S/he will keep their finger on the pulse of staff feedback and communicate it upward to country leadership where appropriate.
    Staff Management & Mentorship – The People Associate will have the primary responsibility for the mentorship and development of our team as they take on greater and more complicated responsibilities. This includes responsibility for assessing learning outcomes at all levels of the organization. An example project would be revising and implementing a tiered curriculum designed to support staff at all levels in the organization in meeting their full potential.
    Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests heavily in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
    Qualifications
    We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-5+ years of work experience and a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
    Strong work experience, including project management, team management, or entrepreneurial experiences. Candidates with a background in HR, training/teaching and/or event management are preferred.
    Demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Examples include managing a department, driving change initiatives, leading a conference, launching a field program in a developing country.
    Strong undergraduate background at top East African university or international university.
    We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with maturity, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
    A willingness to live in rural Africa for at least two years. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
    English required, Kiswahili a plus.
    Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
    Preferred Start Date
    Flexible
    Compensation
    Starts modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
    Benefits
    Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
    Sponsor International Candidates
    Yes

  • Financial Advisory Analyst

    Financial Advisory Analyst

    Industry: Social Enterprise/International Development
    Function: Financial Advisory Services
    Employer: One Acre Fund Job Title: Financial AnalystJob Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Bungoma, KenyaDuration: Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job
    Financial Advisory Analyst Job description
    The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team is made up of in-country analysts that are the trusted advisors to country leadership teams in the area of financial sustainability. Taking vast amounts of financial intelligence from budgets, spending patterns and projected work plans, FAS provides concise, actionable advice around how to allocate resources to best achieve the country’s scale and impact goals. The goal of our small group of financial consultants is complete financial sustainability to efficiently scale impact.To help achieve this, the Financial Analyst will work across functions on budgeting and quantitative analysis to give strategic advice. We are looking for someone with high leadership potential. This career track role where you will learn valuable skills in finance and accounting as well develop a management consulting toolkit.
    There are 3 main areas of responsibility for the role:
    Budget: You will work with departments in developing, updating, and tracking budgets. You will update monthly BVAs (Budget vs. Actuals) and associated financial reports for the sections of the entire program, working closely with our Accounting team. This requires excel skills and financial acumen, as well as the ability to maintain professional relationships and explain complex terms in simple language. Longer-term, you will own the entire budget process
    Analysis: Building on your budget work, you will analyze financial data for trends and give advice to departments, particularly to improve efficiency. For example, you may develop a business case around
    Analyst, Financial Advisory Servicesdeveloping internal capabilities for print or construction. Or you might design a new policy to improve our trucking systems. Again, this will require a mix of modeling and synthesizing complex information into actionable recommendations.
    Strategic projects: In some cases, you will also implement your recommendations, such as piloting an efficiency play in a district or improving our KPI tracking. These kind of projects require getting into the field to understand our program and financials.Over time, you will take on larger and larger strategic questions, eventually driving large parts of financial strategy.
    Qualifications for Financial Advisory Analyst Job
    We are seeking exceptional professionals with 1 to 3 years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for development work.
    Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
    Work Experience: Candidates should have 1-3 years of strong work experiences in data analysis.
    You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative, results-driven environment. Candidates with management consulting, finance, and strategic planning backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
    Leadership: We are looking for candidates with demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Examples of demonstrated leadership experience include managing a team or initiating a new project.
    Education: Strong undergraduate background at a top East African or international university. Degrees in business, management, economics, statistics, finance or related fields preferred.
    Quantitative skills: Demonstrated comfort learning finance, accounting, and statistics, quantitative analysis. Strong excel skills a must and will be tested.
    Communication: Excellent written and oral communication. Able to summarize and synthesize information.Attitude:
    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.
    Flexibility: You should be comfortable with ambiguity and quickly learning new skills and subjects.Growth: You should be open to feedback, willing to admit mistakes
    Other Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Language: English required; French is a bonus.
    Analyst, Financial Advisory Services

  • Facilities Coordinator

    Facilities Coordinator

    Job Responsibilities
     
    Residential Services – Overseeing a team which manages day-to-day support services to a range of residences, including furnishing and housekeeping.
    Office Management – Overseeing a team which manages stocking, cleaning, and other services to over 15 offices across Kenya, including in a variety of rural sites.
    Maintenance Systems – Developing and managing proactive and reactive maintenance systems for all of our facilities in Kenya.
    Space Planning – Collaborate across the organisation to develop regular reports into space requirements and make recommendations to senior management.
    Expansion – Support scouting for new offices and facilities to support our programme’s expansion
    Cost Tracking – Managing systems which allow for accurate reporting of all costs incurred
     
    Qualifications
     
    Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
    Minimum two years’ experience working in a relevant area – operations work within an NGO, real estate management, construction sector, property management agency, or similar,
    Superb written and oral communication skills, including excellent English and fluent Swahili
    Demonstrated aptitude in handling confidential / sensitive information in past professional settings
    Professional background involving the analysis of multiple complex situations.
    Ability to work independently and to collaborate with a wide range of teams
    References able to speak to professionalism and high ethical standards, as well as professional skills
    Leadership and Management at work or outside work
    Demonstrated computer skills in Google(email and Spreadsheets) and Microsoft Office required
    Tenacity and go-getter mentality
    Attention to detail and ability to meet targets
    Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
     
    Career development:
     
    One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews.
     
    If you feel motivated to work for One Acre Fund as the Facilities Coordinator and if you fulfill our requirements for this role, we look forward to receiving your application by 7th October 2016

  • Program Rotation Fellow

    Program Rotation Fellow

    One Acre Fund’s field-facing operations are the front lines of our mission, and a place where our work is evolving rapidly. Our Program Rotation Fellowship is designed to grow exceptional early-career professionals into a group capable of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing One Acre Fund (and the social impact space more broadly).
    Program Rotation Fellow Job Purpose
    Field Operations: This team is the direct service provider to our farmers, with the primary objective of building the capacity of our local staff to provide financially sustainable impact, at scale, to all One Acre Fund farmers. A rotation with Field Operations could include managing an entire season’s worth of training materials for 100,000+ farmers, designing incentives to ensure high repayment, or serving as a liaison to our crop health teams which monitor in-field agricultural problems for our farmers.
    Business Operations: The objective of our Operations departments is to ensure that we are able to deliver on all of our promises to our clients. Operations encompasses mission-critical systems like finance, client data management, print, procurement and investigations. A rotation with Business Operations could include running bulk SMS service for 100,000+ farmers, creating a new customer service line and systems to support it, or ensuring that we can process farmer insurance claims fairly and rapidly.
    Logistics: The primary responsibility of our Logistics team is to ensure that we deliver life-changing inputs and materials to farmers on time and at high quality. A rotation with Logistics would likely include managing a season’s worth of deliveries to thousands of farmers, including planning, troubleshooting, procurement of trucks, liaising with warehouses, etc.
    Program Innovations: The Scale Innovations team aims to deepen One Acre Fund’s impact on every community we serve by increasing the percent of households who join our program, and by developing innovations that help our field staff serve farmers better. Example projects with the Scale Innovations team include running trials related to using tablet computers in field operations, a “junior OAF member” marketing trial, or reconfiguring the role of farmer group leaders in our operations.
    Program Rotation Fellows will work together with the organization to determine their country or countries of operation, individual rotations, and then their final full-time role. We see the Program Rotation Fellowship as an opportunity to develop future leaders in international development, while meeting some of One Acre Fund’s most critical field-facing needs. Part of our commitment to this role is offering high-quality professional development and feedback opportunities as Fellows make their way through the various rotations.
    Qualifications For Program Rotation Fellow Job
    We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
    Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, etc).
    Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
    Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA and test scores on your resume).
    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 East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
    Language: English required in Kenya, French a plus in Rwanda and Burundi. Swahili-speakers are particularly encouraged to apply.

  • SAP Data Supervisor

    SAP Data Supervisor

    Job Description: Our SAP Data Supervisor will be part of the SAP Administration function within the Global Sourcing team. S/he will take ownership of data management within supply chain operations for our Global Sourcing team that could involve working with stakeholders across: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda Malawi, Burundi, and Zambia.
    The SAP Data Supervisor’s responsibilities will include:

    Preparing / drafting Payment requests for the Teams’ procured items
    Liaising with the Finance team to process all teams’ payment request for procured items/services
    Entering real time data into SAP daily
    Enter Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Purchase Orders, invoices, landed costs, and AR Invoices as required by clients
    Run open reports weekly and request documents from purchasers as needed according to due delivery and payment due dates
    Tracking all Purchase Orders both physically and in the SAP System
    Working with the team to track goods delivery and Quantities delivered
    Other duties as assigned by your manager

    Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests heavily in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
    We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentor ship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews.
    We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree
    0-2 years work experience in a competitive and professional work environment
    Knowledge of MS Office
    Have a high attention to detail and be able to enter the data submitted accurately
    Understand SAP and fully support clients with all related questions and quickly solve issues
    Clearly communicate with all the stakeholders in the Logistics, Finance and assigned clients
    Ability to work quickly and independently to manage the workflow that is in the work stream pipeline
    Language: English fluency required

    Preferred Start Date: 18th February 2019
    Compensation: Commensurate with experience

  • Policy and Partnerships Analyst

    Policy and Partnerships Analyst

    Job DescriptionOne Acre Fund’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Partnerships oversees three of the organization’s external-facing teams: government relations and policy, communications, and partnerships. The Policy and Partnerships Analyst will enhance the Senior Vice President’s leadership capacity by providing executive and strategic support in a one-on-one working relationship. This person will report directly to the Senior Vice President and will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on everything from cross-departmental systems to external partnerships.The ideal candidate has strong experience working in a support role to senior-level staff. Experience working in international development organizations is a plus but not required.ResponsibilitiesDepartmental management and strategic planning

    Manage team goals and accountability mechanisms for all Policy and Partnerships teams
    Support yearly work planning and strategic tools development for the Senior Vice President
    Help support 5-year growth and strategic plan creation
    Manage updates and annual schedule for budgets and staff charts
    Support team retreat planning and team culture building through strategic initiatives
    Support recruitment and hiring activities across all Policy and Partnerships teams
    Lead targeted research to help guide strategic thinking on new projects or initiatives

     
    Leadership support and stakeholder management

    Help prepare the Senior Vice President for Board meetings and presentations
    Help coordinate or create materials for General Partners meetings and related committees
    Support the Senior Vice President on the organization-wide internal coaching program
    Design and prepare trainings for the Senior Vice President to facilitate

     
    External relations support

    Vet external partnerships on behalf of the organization
    Edit and complete first drafts of written communications to external stakeholders
    Coordinate with the communications and business development teams to maximize the ROI of the Senior Vice President’s external meetings and outreach activities
    Build and administer systems to ensure effective network management of top-priority Policy and Partnerships contacts, and support the cultivation of new strategic relationships

     
    Executive and administrative support

    Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Senior Vice President, and determine an appropriate course of action, referral or response
    Proactively build or improve on structures and systems to boost productivity and unlock additional strategic capacity for the Senior Vice President
    Support scheduling and traveling planning for the Senior Vice President when required

    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(s) with at least 2 years of work experience and a demonstrated interest in partnerships or external relations. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Experience supporting a senior-level staffer, ideally in a non-profit or start-up environment (preferred but not required)
    Demonstrated organizational abilities, particularly in unstructured environments
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Collaborative approach and ability to work across many different departments effectively
    Demonstrated attention to detail
    Experience in or understanding of international development is desired but not required
    Good humor, patience and a humble approach to service
    A willingness to commit to this position for the long-term (minimum 2 years)
    English fluency required

  • Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

    Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

    Job Description
    The Recruitment Team is responsible for overseeing the outreach and hiring of strong candidates for One Acre Fund. We are focused on improving our employer brand recognition, improving our recruitment processes to support hiring managers across all our global teams and ensuring candidate satisfaction with the hiring experience.
    The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for significant portions of the on-the-ground outreach and brand building for the our program, with a specific (but not limited) focus on Kenya.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Fluent about One Acre Fund and the Kenya Program – knowledge about operations, current program status and hiring needs. 
    Research, Sourcing, Networking

    Lead Generation – perform research on priority candidates for leadership roles. This includes understanding strong university programs, career services, scholarship and fellowship programs.
    Create and execute leadership search strategies with a variety of departments for the Kenya program team and then identify, evaluate and present leadership talent to senior management across the Kenya program team.
    Create and Maintain Relationships with key networks in Kenya – this means taking over existing relationships, as well as building new relationships with universities, fellowships, government scholarship recipients, social enterprises, development organizations, recruitment agencies etc.
    Leadership Support – supporting General Partners or team leads with inquiries and handling all general sourcing inquiries. Contributing to reports shared with leadership teams on sourcing and outreach efforts.
    Support Kenya Staff in Outreach Efforts – provide support to staff members in their efforts to network, cold-call and engage individuals.

    Career Growth and Development
    We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
    Qualifications
    We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for people support and some experience in HR, Customer Service or Relationship Management. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Strong Communication – Public Speaking, Persuasion and Salesmanship: ability to speak with key contacts, prospects, job seekers and other audiences and confidently sell them on One Acre Fund and our job opportunities.
    Networking Ability and Drive – enjoyment and demonstrated ability for engaging with new people from various backgrounds.
    Strong Candidate Judgement – ability to quickly assess candidates in informational and formal interviews.  
    Superior Research Skills – ability to utilize internet, networking and recruitment platforms to find prospective candidates.
    Creative Idea Generation and Problem Solving – ability to think outside the box to find innovative and creative solutions to creating networks, building relationships and finding prospective candidates.
    Professionalism – ability to provide superior customer service to the most junior or senior people. 
    Collaboration – strong team ethic and ability to work with others to achieve team objectives.
    Organizational Skills – demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized while also managing general administrative work.

    Preferred Start Date
    As Soon As Possible.
    Compensation
    Commensurate with experience.
    Benefits
    Health insurance, paid time off.
    Sponsor International Candidates 
    No; Kenyan Nationals Strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Seed Supply Chain Specialist

    Seed Supply Chain Specialist

    Job Description
    Our Seed Supply Chain Specialist will lead a 3-4-person team to deliver high quality, well-priced seed to our clients while preparing our seed supply chain for scale. S/he will take ownership for managing an ISTA-certified seed lab to guarantee quality for our clients, maintaining execution excellence in our seed supply chain operations across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia, and investing in seed policy and value chain development to insulate our clients from challenges related to seed availability.
    The overarching goals of this role are to:

    Drive execution excellence in our seed procurement and delivery operations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi.
    Improve and maintain seed lab operations to ensure zero low-quality seed makes it into farmers’ hands.
    Understand and pre-empt possible seed supply risks relating to environmental stressors or a changing policy environment to ultimately insulate our clients from possible seed shortages.
    Deliver world-class customer service to our internal clients and key stakeholders.

    A successful candidate in this role will:

    Achieve near 100% on time in full seed deliveries across seasons and country programs.
    Prevent low quality seed (due to germination, purity, or vigour issues) from being delivered to 1AF farmers through state of the art quality control mechanisms at multiple points across the value chain and a world-class seed lab.
    Guarantee that internal clients in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi always know the status of their orders including potential supply risks and logistical challenges.
    Build strong relationships with key suppliers to receive high service levels and below-market pricing.
    Ultimately insulate country clients in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi from changing regulations and inconsistent supplier performance through risk mitigation strategies and durable quality control processes.

    Responsibilities of the Seed Supply Chain Specialist will include: 

    Seed Sourcing and Delivery: by working through team and directly with key suppliers, they will deliver seed on time in full and at the right quality across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi

    Purchase and deliver seed to 1AF warehouses on time in full across seasons and country programsImplement quality control and testing procedures at key points across the value chain to prevent low quality seed from reaching 1AF clients
    Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high quality service levels
    Drive down costs to the farmer through smart purchasing plans and world-class contracts that guarantee favorable payment terms and purchase flexibility (i.e. ability to do seed returns or reduce orders)

    Seed Quality Assurance:

    Manage seed lab team to ensure 100% of seed delivered to farmers passes through multiple rounds of testing to guarantee high level of germination, purity, and vigor
    Improve seed lab operations through ISTA accreditation
    Oversee and streamline seed lab processes by minimizing waste throughout the testing process and ensuring lab calibration activities are done systematically and regularly
    Implement and oversee seed quality assurance activities from sampling at the supplier’s warehouse, to loading supervision, to re-testing at 1AF’s warehouses before farmer deliveries

    Execute on a Flexible Seed Procurement Strategy

    Work with Supply Chain leadership to set and execute a long-term vision for the Seed Supply Chain unit
    Build a strong understand for possible seed supply and quality risks due to climate change, supplier reliability, and changing seed regulations and implement proactive risk-mitigation strategies
    Use supplier relationship management and engagement with the seed sector to guarantee successful delivery of future seed demand across our country operations
    Build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships across country and global departmentsImplement innovative and impactful sourcing strategies that can scale across several countries in East Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, minimize waste, and maximize seed deliver accuracy

    Build Team: Day-to-day management of 1-2 strong executors and 1-2 seed lab staff including:

    Responsible for rapidly growing the careers of direct reports through weekly check-ins and workshops, ongoing development feedback, and bi-annual career reviews
    Responsible for developing the level below through capacity building and developing strong management skills direct reports
    Motivate team around 1AF’s mission and individuals’ intrinsic motivations – ensure staff see the link between their work and the organization’s high level goals as well as their long term career goals
    Set clear, inspiring, and achievable expectations for staff and hold staff accountable with candid, actionable feedback
    Work with management to develop a long-term vision for seed supply chain unit and identify strong talent pools for recruiting high quality staff

    Communication: Represent the seed team with internal clients and external suppliers

    Deliver world-class customer service to country clients
    Serve as a key voice for seed procurement-related issues to country systems leadership
    Professionally represent 1AF with external suppliers and stakeholders at seed industry events
    Support country leadership on seed-related strategic projects such as identifying long-term tree seed supply, getting new seed varieties released, or determining alternative varieties as supply issues arise.

    Qualifications
    We are seeking exceptional candidates with 2-5+ years work experience in a competitive, professional work environment and a strong academic background. Candidates should have a passion for delivering results and working in the seed sector. Experience in the agriculture sector or an operations environment a plus but not required.
    Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Work experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in positions where frequent cross-department communication was required
    Some experience in operations or a related field preferred but not required
    Experience working in the agriculture sector with a specific emphasis on seed strongly preferred but not required
    Creativity and strong problem solving skills. You don’t take no for an answer and constantly look for alternative solutions to problems.
    Outstanding written and oral communication skills with suppliers, reports, peers, management, and suppliers
    Leadership experience at work or outside of work.
    Ability to work and make decisions independently
    Strong attention to detail – you can pick out a mistake in a contract from a mile away
    Strong quantitative reasoning skills – you can QC contracts, POs, and orders effectively with minimal support
    Professional maturity and ability to stay calm under pressure
    A passion for world class customer service
    Proven ability to meet targets
    Strong work ethic and ability to handle a demanding, high pressure work environment
    Strong sense of ethics, honesty, and integrity
    Top-performing academic background
    Related Master’s Degree is an asset, but not strictly required
    Language: English and Swahili required

    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.