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Industry: Nonprofit /
International Development / Agriculture
Function: Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Field Director (FD)
Job Location: Western
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up 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 five years, we have grown to serve 65,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year. We are seeking individuals to take leadership positions in the organization as district Field Directors.
Field directors work closely with a strategic advisor but are responsible for the management of 4-12 Field Managers and approximately 30 field officers. The districts serve between 2,000 and 18,000 farmers each season.
The position will begin with an extensive period of training on agriculture, management and necessary skills to manage a district.
The training period will include extensive shadowing; training classes and acting in the various field staff roles to understand the roles of the staff they will manage.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Primary Duties of a Field Director
Management of Staff: This includes the hiring, training and development of staff. Able to give effective feedback and mentorship. FD’s are also responsible for probations and terminations of staff as needed.
Budgeting – FD’s must control the budget and expenses for the district
Metrics Management – FD’s are responsible for the management of district key performance indicators, including the analysis of the metrics and database
Coordination – Field director is responsible for coordinating with headquarters departments such as logistics, HR, payroll, marketing, IT, finance, monitoring and evaluation and training.
Organize - Develop and lead weekly meetings with staff members
Strategy – execution of farming activities, repayment strategies, district growth strategies
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through 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 exceptional professionals with 4 to 8+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for agricultural development.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
Function: Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Field Director (FD)
Job Location: Western
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up 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 five years, we have grown to serve 65,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year. We are seeking individuals to take leadership positions in the organization as district Field Directors.
Field directors work closely with a strategic advisor but are responsible for the management of 4-12 Field Managers and approximately 30 field officers. The districts serve between 2,000 and 18,000 farmers each season.
The position will begin with an extensive period of training on agriculture, management and necessary skills to manage a district.
The training period will include extensive shadowing; training classes and acting in the various field staff roles to understand the roles of the staff they will manage.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Primary Duties of a Field Director
Management of Staff: This includes the hiring, training and development of staff. Able to give effective feedback and mentorship. FD’s are also responsible for probations and terminations of staff as needed.
Budgeting – FD’s must control the budget and expenses for the district
Metrics Management – FD’s are responsible for the management of district key performance indicators, including the analysis of the metrics and database
Coordination – Field director is responsible for coordinating with headquarters departments such as logistics, HR, payroll, marketing, IT, finance, monitoring and evaluation and training.
Organize - Develop and lead weekly meetings with staff members
Strategy – execution of farming activities, repayment strategies, district growth strategies
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through 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 exceptional professionals with 4 to 8+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for agricultural development.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- Strong work experience. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program, leading a conference, or starting a business)
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
- Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
- Prior management experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking for a smart generalist.
- Strong Ethical and Positive Attitude
- Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
- Communicates Clearly and effectively
- Experience in training or mentorship or staff
- A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
- Language: Fluent in Swahili and English Required. Knowledge of the local dialect will be an added advantage.
Preferred
Start Date: February
2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, 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 cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Field Director + the place you heard of the position).
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, 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 cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Field Director + the place you heard of the position).
