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Industry:
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/ International Development /Agriculture /Microfinance
Function: Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza Province
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural 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 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
We are seeking an Office Manager for our Kisii office to play a key role in our organization by managing the operations of the Nyanza Provincial Headquarter office of One Acre Fund. The Office Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance, Audit, HR, Logistics and IT teams, and coordinating communication with the Kenya Headquarter office.
The Office Manager must be a quick learner that will be able to train, motivate, and lead a group of managers who will be leading the various departments of our operations.
The Office Manager must proactively diagnose problems, brainstorm improvements and solutions, and lead and manage the implementation of those solutions. The Office Manager must be a strong manager who has experience mentoring staff and facilitating communication. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated individual to fill this role.
Primary Duties of an Office Manager
Train and Manage Management Staff: You will train and manage the performance of the Nyanza Management Team in Kisii. You will hold weekly meetings, regular trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve the team’s capacities and capabilities. We are looking for a manager who will make themselves available to the staff as a mentor and partner.
Office Operations: Maintain office operations, ensuring that all of the teams (finance, logistics, human resources, etc) have the tools necessary to do their work. You will also carry out high level administrative tasks as necessary and supervise the performance of the Nyanza HQ teams. You will be responsible for the organization of office files and materials as well as operability of office equipment and facilities. You will manage upkeep, cleanliness and organization of office space including shared meeting spaces and kitchen.
Facilitate Communication: You will be responsible for facilitating communication between office staff and field staff, as well as between Nyanza HQ and Kenya HQ. You will need to communicate programs and policies as they are developed, as well as play an active role in executing new systems as they are developed and deployed.
Set and Achieve Targets – You will be given a number of projects intended to improve the office operations. You will manage and execute these projects from start to finish, by working with other staff.
Create and Deliver Reports – You will be responsible for preparing and submitting timely and relevant internal documents, external documents, and all applications and submissions to relevant external authorities, as required.
Lead by Example, Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on their office management team. You will lead by example by setting high standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork. You will continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.
If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.
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 minimum of five years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
Function: Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza Province
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural 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 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
We are seeking an Office Manager for our Kisii office to play a key role in our organization by managing the operations of the Nyanza Provincial Headquarter office of One Acre Fund. The Office Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance, Audit, HR, Logistics and IT teams, and coordinating communication with the Kenya Headquarter office.
The Office Manager must be a quick learner that will be able to train, motivate, and lead a group of managers who will be leading the various departments of our operations.
The Office Manager must proactively diagnose problems, brainstorm improvements and solutions, and lead and manage the implementation of those solutions. The Office Manager must be a strong manager who has experience mentoring staff and facilitating communication. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated individual to fill this role.
Primary Duties of an Office Manager
Train and Manage Management Staff: You will train and manage the performance of the Nyanza Management Team in Kisii. You will hold weekly meetings, regular trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve the team’s capacities and capabilities. We are looking for a manager who will make themselves available to the staff as a mentor and partner.
Office Operations: Maintain office operations, ensuring that all of the teams (finance, logistics, human resources, etc) have the tools necessary to do their work. You will also carry out high level administrative tasks as necessary and supervise the performance of the Nyanza HQ teams. You will be responsible for the organization of office files and materials as well as operability of office equipment and facilities. You will manage upkeep, cleanliness and organization of office space including shared meeting spaces and kitchen.
Facilitate Communication: You will be responsible for facilitating communication between office staff and field staff, as well as between Nyanza HQ and Kenya HQ. You will need to communicate programs and policies as they are developed, as well as play an active role in executing new systems as they are developed and deployed.
Set and Achieve Targets – You will be given a number of projects intended to improve the office operations. You will manage and execute these projects from start to finish, by working with other staff.
Create and Deliver Reports – You will be responsible for preparing and submitting timely and relevant internal documents, external documents, and all applications and submissions to relevant external authorities, as required.
Lead by Example, Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on their office management team. You will lead by example by setting high standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork. You will continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.
If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.
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 minimum of five years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- Strong work experiences managing large teams: 5+ years of management experience preferred.
- Leadership experience: Experience managing people and teams in or outside of work.
- Proactively diagnose and solve problems
- Strong computer skills:Ability to create reports and tools in Word and Excel; fast typing speed (20+ wpm); quick to learn and operate other software (i.e., Access)
- Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
- Clear communicator/mentor
- Top-performing undergraduate degree in management, business, or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
- Integrity and a Positive Attitude
- Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
- A willingness to commit to living in Nyanza for a long term position
- Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Timeline: Resumes should be
submitted by May 2, 2012.
We will begin interviews in early May and plan to have new managers begin in late May.
Compensation: Competitive Salary 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: Nyanza Office Manager+ the place you heard of the position).
Please include your salary expectations in your application.
We will begin interviews in early May and plan to have new managers begin in late May.
Compensation: Competitive Salary 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: Nyanza Office Manager+ the place you heard of the position).
Please include your salary expectations in your application.
