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Deadline: 20 August 2013 (Bungoma)
Salary: Undisclosed
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
/ Agriculture / Microfinance
Function: Procurement Associate
Employer: One Acre Fund
Commitment: Long – term Career Track Role
Organization
Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya,
Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent
gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes
education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is
proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more
than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown
to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff in
Kenya.
Job
Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization;
increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each
year. We are seeking a Procurement Associate to help us manage our purchasing
needs as an organization.
The role would require the individual to manage
relationships with suppliers, execute purchasing decisions and provide
excellent service to the various departments in OAF. Last season our Kenyan
logistics department delivered over 6 million kgs of inputs to our farmers.
This season will be even larger! The department is
growing fast within One Acre Fund and there are opportunities for strong
performing associates to quickly move into a leadership position.
This role would require strong critical thinking
skills, a willingness to patiently communicate internally with directors and
department managers as well as external vendors to help solve problems. The
position requires a person with a strong positive attitude and a desire to grow
their career in the role.
Primary
Duties of the Procurement Associate
Manage relationships with all OAF suppliers and
maintain supplier database;
Execute purchases for various departments at OAF;
Build relationships with new suppliers;
Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new
systems and processes as needed;
Help develop and execute systems and processes to
manage OAF procurement;
Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished;
Perform additional tasks as requested by the
manager.
One Acre Fund invests in building management and
leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
weekly mentorship and regular 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
We are seeking professionals with one to two years
of work experience.
S/he will demonstrate a long-term passion for
agricultural development in Kenya and will be familiar with the challenges
faced by smallholder farmers in Western Province.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that
are organised and proactive; Most of all, we are looking for candidates who
have strong critical thinking skills, positive attitude and a willingness to
learn.
More than anything, we are looking for candidates that
are smart and have strong critical thinking ability!
Please apply
if you fit these criteria:
- Undergraduate degree from a recognised academic institution
- Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management or related study is an added advantage!
- Minimum C+ in KCSE or equivalent
- Work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO’s
- Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
- A willingness to commit to living in Bungoma for a long-term position
- Leadership and management experience at work or outside of work
- Proven ability to set and meet targets
- Fluent in Kiswahili and English
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
- Please highlight the following skills if you have them
- Experience in Procurement or supply chain management
- Experience working at an NGO
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by Tuesday,
August 20th 2013. We will begin interviews in August and plan to make an offer
to begin immediately.
Compensation: Competitive Salary
Benefits: Performance Based Incentives, airtime and
small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and
constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career
development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume only to
kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Procurement Associate + the place you
heard of the position) and include salary expectations. Applicants who do not comply with this requirement
will not be considered.
