Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Experience with agricultural research and application of findings, especially in smallholder tropical agriculture.
A formal educational background in the agricultural sciences, especially soil science, agronomy, or disease and pest management. MSc is required; PhD is strongly preferred.
Strong work experiences, which may include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments, etc.
Strong project management, communication, and leadership experience.
Strong data management and analysis skills. Experience with Excel required; experience with R or Stata strongly preferred.
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 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. Kiswahili and/or French preferred.
Preferred Start Date
Early 2017
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and food stipend.
Sponsor International Candidates
Yes
East Africans strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 5 years
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Agriculture Research Manager
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Recruitment Lead
Your Role
Manage Western/Nyanza outreach activities by supporting One Acre Fund’s recruiting initiatives by cultivating strategic relationships for proactive recruitment
Train and Manage the Recruitment Staff: You will train and manage the performance of recruitment team members. You will host monthly trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve OAF Western /Nyanza capacities and capabilities.
Act as a passionate ambassador of company, promoting the company as an employer of choice and delivering an outstanding experience for internal and external candidates
Proactively research and evaluate new sourcing strategies and develop methods for innovative sourcing solutions
Leverage online recruiting resources to source for quality candidates
Maintain networks through internal and external networking & social media platforms
Build a talent pool of qualified candidates for critical positions and develop a rapport with them for future openings
Build and manage team of recruiters who will be remotely located at major towns of One Acre funds Operation
Develop and execute successful recruiting strategies, setting hiring protocols and training hiring managers as needed
Develop, maintain and report key recruitment KPI’S and continually upgrade recruitment tools/materials as per the current trends of recruiting
Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, develop and maintain hiring needs calendars
Work with hiring manager to extend offers including quality checking candidates references
Ensure effective and legal interviewing techniques are applied during interview process
Facilitate and host remote interviews in satellite towns
Maintain a collaborating partnership with HR leaders to ensure effective and high quality on boarding process
Provide weekly and monthly recruitment reports to your supervisor
Any related duty as requested by your supervisor
Our Requirements
Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution preferably in HR
Previous experience in the recruitment field locally (Kenya) in an NGO setting preferable
Has extensive experience in hiring top of the notch candidates for an organisation
Has head hunting experience
5 work experience in HR, 2 of which should be in a Management role
Proficient knowledge of office packages (Excel/word/power point)
Must be willing to live and work in Kakamega
Must bring a Certificate of good conduct
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.
If you feel motivated to work for One Acre Fund as the Recruitment Lead (Western & Nyanza) and if you fulfill our requirements for this role, we look forward to receiving your application 30th November 2016 -
Agile Digital Project Manager Account Manager Digital Creative Director
Job Responsibilities:
Manage a broad portfolio of digital projects by establishing direction, aligning people and resources, and inspiring them to get the job done.
Work face-to- face with clients throughout the delivery cycle, understand their problems, deliver quality digital solutions, and ensure that customer satisfaction remains high.
Continuously work on defining and refining the agile project management model (i.e.SCRUM) employed by Dotsavvy as our service offerings expand and our methodology continues to evolve and mature.
Define and refine project management methodologies followed within Dotsavvy; improving the processes and driving innovation and modernization of our service delivery.
Detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
Maintain accurate and up-to- date project plans enabling intelligent decision making by all stakeholders.
Identify change orders, generating necessary documentation, and negotiating such change orders with the client.
Identify risks and escalate them to relevant team members for intervention and resolution
Un-block project issues by engaging appropriate management and resources where necessary.
Support the professional development of your project team members – be aware of their career aspirations and provide written performance evaluations as part of our project closeout process.
Motivate the people in your team, through strong leadership, and maintain a good pulse of your project and risk mitigations.
Work with the account management, business development and production teams to identify, scope, and estimate additional business opportunities with your current clients.
Work closely with our business development, account management and production teams to help close new business.
Assist in responding to incoming RFPs, participate in strategic scoping initiatives and new business presentations/pitches, review and approve outgoing proposals.
Ensuring that scope, budget, resources, schedule, and engagement terms are correctly modelled and that effort is always accurately estimated.
Perform internal project audits to ensure that the project management process is being followed and organisational risk is minimised.
Must be able to quickly and objectively identify key risks & mitigations on a given project already in progress.
Provide day-to- day mentoring and oversight for team members and help them grow professionally.
Participate in the training & ramp-up for new team members as and when required.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a computing sciences, engineering, business, or information technology related field of study
Minimum 2 to 5 years of professional services consulting experience, working with external clients
Experience having successfully rescued a major “failed” project through superior project management performance
Minimum 2 to 5 years of applications development, digital marketing, or consulting experience, including at least 1-2 years as a team lead with a proven track record of delivering complex solutions on time
Experience in implementing enterprise-grade digital business solutions
Minimum 2 to 5 years of project management experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies, with a proven track record for project planning, executing, controlling and closing
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organised with solid problem solving skills.
Diplomatic ability to influence others without having authority to do so
Superior project management software experience
Strong and demonstrated ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to mediate disagreements competently and negotiate a win-win resolution for all parties
Excellent ability communicating internal and external executive stakeholders
Ideally but not mandatory experience working within a digital agency or professional services firm environment
Ideally but not mandatory experience in managing digital projects and processes
Ideally but not mandatory PMP and/or ScrumMaster or Agile Certification designation or working towards the same.
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Recruitment Lead (Western & Nyanza)
Responsibilities for the Recruitment Lead Job
Manage Western/Nyanza outreach activities by supporting One Acre Fund’s recruiting initiatives by cultivating strategic relationships for proactive recruitment
Train and Manage the Recruitment Staff: You will train and manage the performance of recruitment team members. You will host monthly trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve OAF Western /Nyanza capacities and capabilities.
Act as a passionate ambassador of company, promoting the company as an employer of choice and delivering an outstanding experience for internal and external candidates
Proactively research and evaluate new sourcing strategies and develop methods for innovative sourcing solutions
Leverage online recruiting resources to source for quality candidates
Maintain networks through internal and external networking & social media platforms
Build a talent pool of qualified candidates for critical positions and develop a rapport with them for future openings
Build and manage team of recruiters who will be remotely located at major towns of One Acre funds Operation
Develop and execute successful recruiting strategies, setting hiring protocols and training hiring managers as needed
Develop, maintain and report key recruitment KPI’S and continually upgrade recruitment tools/materials as per the current trends of recruiting
Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, develop and maintain hiring needs calendars
Work with hiring manager to extend offers including quality checking candidates references
Ensure effective and legal interviewing techniques are applied during interview process
Facilitate and host remote interviews in satellite towns
Maintain a collaborating partnership with HR leaders to ensure effective and high quality on boarding process
Provide weekly and monthly recruitment reports to your supervisor
Any related duty as requested by your supervisor
Recruitment Lead Job Requirements
Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution preferably in HR
Previous experience in the recruitment field locally (Kenya) in an NGO setting preferable
Has extensive experience in hiring top of the notch candidates for an organisation
Has head hunting experience
5 work experience in HR, 2 of which should be in a Management role
Proficient knowledge of office packages (Excel/word/power point)
Must be willing to live and work in Kakamega
Must bring a Certificate of good conduct
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. -
HR Assistant (Payroll)
Responsibilities for the HR Assistant Job
Processing payroll
Running time and attendance system
Provides payroll information by collecting time and attendance records
Administering NHIF,NSSF, PAYE etc.
Processing payroll which includes ensuring the leave days are put in the system
Answering payroll questions
Facilitating resolutions to any payroll errors
Participating in benefits tasks, such as claim resolutions, reconciling benefits statements
Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
Updating payroll records by entering new information that is available.
Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and leave
Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Providing payroll information by answering questions and requests
Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Issuing staff with pay slips
Maintaining employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
HR Assistant Job Key Requirements
Degree in Human Resource Management
Higher Diploma in Human resource management will be an added advantage
2-5 years’ experience managing payroll
Good communication skills
Good reporting skills
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Ability to work with a payroll software
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Responsibilities will include:
Supporting our Field Reporting & Analysis Needs
Developing actionable field reports for organizational leaders
As we grow, we’ve begun to move away from Excel to cope with the data volume required to efficiently report on hundreds of thousands of clients in East Africa.
The BI Analyst will write SQL queries and build reports to provide essential metrics to our Field Team along with the occasional Excel solution.
Driving cross-country standardization for appropriate tools
One Acre Fund is growing up and we need to begin standardizing more of our reporting solutions across the countries in which we operate.
The BI Analyst will work with key stakeholders in each country to help drive this process forward by defining key metrics, but also identifying where each country needs to be flexible at creating a custom solution – built by the BI Analyst.
Designing live dashboards to support core field activities while maintaining and improving the architecture of our reporting databases
Enrollment
During our enrollment periods, we’ve enrolled in as many as 200,000 clients within a five-week span.
Field Teams need to agilely redeploy resources to ensure the enrollment period goes smoothly – The BI Analyst will ensure they have the data they need to make decisions on the fly.
Repayment
In Kenya alone, we collect roughly 50,000 repayments per week. By the fourth week of the season, we’ve moved past our ability to efficiently analyze this data in Excel.
The BI Analyst would be in charge of developing a number of new repayment dashboards for both the tracking of core metrics and exploratory data analysis.
Deliveries
Our program requires us to coordinate last mile deliveries to over 1,500 distribution points across East Africa.
The BI Analyst would build out additional data tools to track inventory shrink, delivery efficiency, and highlight the accomplishments of our incredible logistics team.
Serving as a “data coach” to data admins across the organization
Establishing data storage standards for our informal data systems across the organization and implement these standards with departmental data administrators.
Mapping One Acre Fund’s informal data systems and evaluate their efficacy.
Helping to identify where new software solutions are required to maintain One Acre Fund’s data standards.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-5 years of work experience. Candidates fitting the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Significant technical training will be provided to the candidate, but advanced proficiency will be required in at least one of the following skills: Excel, SQL Queries, SSRS Reports, SSAS Data Cubes, Power BI (or other data visualization tool), R (or another statistical software package).
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, and starting a business).
Strong analytical skills – Ability to quickly review, synthesize, analyze, and communicate data.
Creativity and strong problem-solving skills.
Top-performing educational background (include GPA/class marks); related Master’s Degree is an asset, but not strictly required.
We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.
A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role.
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Operations Associate
Early-career professionals with 2-5+ years work experience to join our Operations team in a position that combines both field and management experience in Kenya.
Job Location
Kakamega, Kenya (English required)
Duration
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job.
Job Description
One Acre Fund’s Kenya program grows in scope and complexity each year. We add new products, services, and input distributions; new ways of collecting repayment and enrolling clients; and new policies and procedures to incentivize and enforce good performance. Our program size roughly triples every two years.
The Operations Division – a collection of back-office functions including Logistics, Customer Engagement, Orders, Collections, Print, and Internal Investigations – works to (re)design and execute the processes necessary to keep up with program change, growth, and innovation. We live on the edge of what’s possible, and accept significant executional risk and technical debt to increase the total amount of social good that we produce, through more impact per client and more total clients. The result is a fast-paced, constantly evolving and growing work environment. We seek individuals who are excited by BIG challenges and comfortable building structure where we haven’t yet placed it.
We place a heavy emphasis on both execution and staff growth and development. We strive to create a safe learning environment that is forgiving of internal mistakes, with safety mechanisms to catch any errors before they ripple outside of our division. Simultaneously, we offer stretch-projects to all staff because we believe that growth comes through practice. We seek team members who are eager to embrace both of these important priorities.
As the Kenya Operations Associate/Manager, your duties will include:
Supporting one or more teams within the operations division.
Mentoring and developing key team leaders.
Working closely with our Field Program and Innovations teams to support program impact assessments – For each proposed programmatic change, what existing processes will shift and what additional short and long-term support is needed.
Managing operations projects – Some examples include:
Identifying, codifying, and documenting mature processes – How we execute the routine stuff to run our program, like servicing product warranties, allocating field staff to operational geographies, disbursing refunds, issuing client repayment incentives, etc. etc. etc.
Formalizing QC processes and checklists to deskill our entry-level roles.
Supporting the development and maintenance of a simple country-wide “Service Catalog” that outlines the services each One Acre Fund team offers.
Managing operations innovations – some examples include:
Migrating existing paper processes to tablets, speeding the flow of data from field to office and back.
Professionalizing our Customer Service team’s call routing, call volume projections, case tracking, and associated reporting.
Preparing for “rolling” program enrollment and deliveries if and as we move away from a highly seasonal program.
Building bridges between our Field Program leadership and our back-office.
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Advisor I, Community Access
OverviewThe Community Access Advisor I works to assure meaningful and effective integration of women’s reproductive health perspectives across Ipas’ Africa Alliance program outputs. The Advisor I provides strategic guidance and technical assistance in implementing and managing projects and collaborates with partners and other stakeholders to advance the key objectives of the community access work. This position coordinates and implements training and awareness raising programs and workshops in different community groups (faculty, unions, adolescents, women’s groups, others) to increase knowledge, reduce barriers and address stigmas related to sexual and reproductive rights.Responsibilities
Develops community access project designs, timelines, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with in-country team
Establishes and develops links with organizations, institutions and interested groups to promote knowledge, skills and social support so women can exercise their sexual and reproductive rights
Designs and implements community based interventions, training programs and awareness raising workshops in coordination with institutions/organizations with established partnerships
Supports partner organizations in the development of effective strategies and helps monitor work plans and budgets, ensuring the scope of the project is within Ipas’ strategy and donor requirements
Participates in the development and facilitation of capacity building trainings for partner NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs)
Participates in the monitoring and evaluation processes of programs and projects and ensures that CBOs and women’s groups are complying with Ipas’ standard operating procedures regarding proposals and reporting activities
Tracks project activities and generate reports and success stories for purposes of sharing with the donors and other stakeholders so as to showcase lessons learnt and project processes.
Researches, prepares, reviews, and disseminates relevant research publications, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) messages, community program materials and training curriculum to be used by Ipas’ in-country programs
Works with vendors and designers to ensure that materials are produced in a way that best reflects Ipas’ mission; ensures that all training and orientation materials include content that is applicable to different community groups
Provides technical assistance to allied groups on methodologies and logistics required to share knowledge
Participates in resource mobilization efforts of the organization through proposal writing and further ensures good relationship with donors
Performs other duties as assigned
Internal & External Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties Collaborates with Community Access and Programs Advisors and Managers to develop, improve and implement community access activities and projects
Works with the Health Systems unit in reference to creating links between the unit’s initiatives and coordinating activities with health personnel
Communicates with the Research & Evaluation unit around field data and internal studies
Reports to the in-country Director in reference to community access program implementation, deadlines and issues
Communicates with outside project consultants to ensure projects are implemented in the appropriate manner and that community specific content is emphasized where applicable
Manages relationships with partner NGOs, CBOs, and women’s groups, monitoring and assisting in program implementation reporting and management
RequirementsMinimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences including Community Development, Sociology, or in a related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the field of engagement and mobilization of communities through participatory approaches
Must have proven facilitation and communication skills
2-3 years’ project management experience
Good report writing skills
Must have the ability to work with differing community populations including adolescents and women’s groups, especially in the areas of communication and training
Must be able to negotiate and communicate with leadership of state and private organizations Preferred Requirements
Knowledge and experience in community mobilization, capacity building and training of community groups
Working knowledge of grant management
Working knowledge of community entry strategies
Computer literacy in basic MS Word packages
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DDG Manager Web Developer Borderlands Consultancy
Responsibilities and Tasks of the DDG Manager Job
As part of the DRC/DDG Senior Management Team the DDG Manager is responsible for DDG’s programme in Kenya and may have responsibilities as part of the regional initiatives in the Horn of Africa. The DDG Manager refers to and works in close co-ordination with the DRC/DDG Kenya Country Director and the DDG Regional Manager for the Horn of Africa. Specific responsibilities include:
Strategy Development
In co-ordination with the DDG Regional Manager and DDG AVR and Mine Action specialists/advisors, lead the strategic development of DDG’s work in Kenya and cross border initiatives into neighbouring countries.
Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all DDG-relevant strategic planning documents in broad consultation with all staff. These documents include the country strategic plan, as well as strategies for all program sectors.
Ensure proper understanding of these documents by relevant actors (e.g. staff members, partners, NGOs, government counterparts, and donors).
As an SMT member, ensure regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans. Follow-up on the action plan and report against its indicators.
Management
Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of DDG projects within the DRC/DDG Kenya programme.
Ensure high quality project implementation for DDG and DRC/DDG joint projects in accordance with donor and DRC/DDG regulations as well as in line with agreed indicators, budgets, and work plans.
Support and supervision of DDG project staff. This includes coaching, ensuring co-ordination between local managers, recruiting and development of staff.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback to DDG staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals.
Identify with staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team and work as acting Country Director as necessary.
Programme development
Develop and expand the DDG components of the DRC/DDG Kenya programme.
Be a driving force in terms of developing AVR projects within the DRC/DDG Kenya programme objectives.
Finance and administration
Responsible for budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC/DDG and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place.
Signatory of official documents (contracts, payments, purchase orders) within approved parameters and in compliance with the organization’s and donor’s rules and regulations, and Kenyan law.
Security
Responsible for security including development and ensuring adherence to security procedures, monitoring the development in the security situation, developing contingency plans etc.
Reporting
Ensure proper and timely financial and narrative reporting in compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement.
Representation/Liaison
In close coordination with the DRC/DDG Country Director and the DDG Regional Manager, act as representative for DDG’s work in
Kenya towards local government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.
Fundraising
Actively identify and respond to relevant funding opportunities.
Lead proposal development to maintain and expand DDG’s portfolio in Kenya.
Accountability
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DDG’s activities.
DDG Manager Job Skills & Qualifications
Essential
University Degree, preferably Master’s, in Social Sciences, Management, Law, International Development, International Relations or other relevant field.
Minimum of five years management experience with International NGOs or operational UN agencies, including at least two years’ experience of community-level programming.
Proven experience in conflict sensitive programming, armed violence reduction, peacebuilding and related fields in a management capacity.
Proven experience in project management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including team building and management by example.
Demonstrable capacity to be articulate, imaginative and innovative. The capacity to ‘think outside of the box’ is essential.
Demonstrable ability to think strategically, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
Demonstrated ability to mobilise resources and expand programmes
Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for project proposals, reports, and communications; Arabic skills is an added advantage.
DDG Manager Job Personal competencies
Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with conflicts.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised with a strong work ethic.
Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
Have a high degree of flexibility with respect to working hours, with ability to plan and manage her/his own time effectively.
He/she must be able to exercise a large degree of common sense and personal discipline. Demonstrated successful experience working within a complex security environment is preferred.
Able to work under pressure and difficult security conditions.
Reporting The DDG Manager will have dual reporting line to the DDG Regional Manager and the DRC/DDG Country Director based in Nairobi. Conditions
Contract: November 2016 – 31 October 2017 (with possible extension) dependent on both funding and performance. For Expatriates; Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as A9. For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff.
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Fault Management Engineer
The Role: Responsible for monitoring network from NOC location and maintaining network uptime by ensuring that faults are effectively resolved within shortest period of time.
S/He is also responsible for directing and coordinating with the field team to carry out corrective / change activities on site in case field support is required.
Responsibilities
Requires the individual to work closely with multiple teams and operate in a high pressure, time constrained work environment. S/He should be analytical and be able to apply professional judgement to successfully perform the assigned responsibilities.
Responsible for monitoring network from NOC location and maintaining network uptime by ensuring that faults are effectively resolved within shortest period of time.
He is also responsible for directing and coordinating with the field team to carry out corrective/ change activities on site in case field
Requirements
ITI or Diploma (Electronics, Computer Science, IT and related field)
Bachelor in Technology (Electronics, Computer Science, IT and related field)
Theoretical and on-job field trainings on radio/ core network elements
5 years working experience in a busy, fast-paced environment
Worked as Field engineer for minimum 2-3 years