Associate Job in Kenya at One Acre Fund

Industry: Non-profit/International Development
 

Function: Support and Maintenance
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Vehicle and Logistics Associate
 

Job Location: Rural Kenya
 

Commitment: Long term career position   
 

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, 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 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
 

Profile
 

We are looking for an individual with significant experience as a practicing mechanic to provide outstanding vehicle maintenance for One Acre Fund’s fleet, as well as to provide assistance to the logistics department.
 

Role Description
 

Primary role: to provide timely, safe, and cost effective repairs and preventive maintenance of fleet equipment. 

Secondary role: to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
 

Primary Role: Vehicle Fleet Manager

Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles

Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance in fleet.
• Keep vehicle repair and maintenance histories
• Keep vehicle repair and maintenance budget
• Perform daily cosmetic checks on vehicles
• Procure genuine parts at competitive prices, subject to biannual external audits
• Establish and maintain a repair booking procedure
• Ensure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to operations
• Keep accurate service records
• Ensure cars are properly insured and licenses renewed in good time
• Pick up and deliver vehicles

Secondary Role: Logistics Associate
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.

Accountabilities:

• You will assist in Warehousing at the NCPB
• You will assist in Agricultural Support Unit
• You will facilitate the disbursement of input and incentives together with the logistic team
• You will facilitate deliveries in special projects
• You will perform any other official duties as required by your supervisor

Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• At least two years as a practising mechanic
• Must be a competent driver with a valid driving licence
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Minimum of one year related work experience in maintaining fleet vehicles.
• Experience working with 4x4s and logistics vehicles.
• Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred
• Must have orientation towards customer service and safety
• Have exceptional proactive problem solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional punctuality and timeliness
• Able to handle multiple priorities and effectively communicate issues to supervisor and customers
• Positively motivates self and others and promotes teamwork; develops team members
• Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Bungoma – Western Kenya.

Education Qualifications

• Minimum of Certificate qualification in Vehicle Mechanics
• Certificate in basic computer studies
• Certification in Logistics/procurement will be an added advantage

Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. 

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2012
 

Compensation: Starting Salary range of 11,000/- to 15,000/-with Performance Based Incentives
 

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and 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 Cover letter and Resume
 

To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Vehicle and Logistics Associate + the place you heard of the position)