Industry:
Nonprofit
/ International Development /Agriculture
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Training and Recruitment Specialist
Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an 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 over 70,000 farm
families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to
take leadership position in the organization as Recruitment and Training
Manager.
One Acre Fund is looking for experiences, talented and candidates who are
committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Primary Duties of a Training and Recruitment Specialist
- Training
Design – individual classes and full courses in professional development
for Headquarters and Field Staff
- Delivery
trainings to Headquarters and Field Staff
- Work
with HR department to revise and implement the training strategy for the
organization
- Manage
and Mentor training staff
- Assist
HR director in recruitment of new positions
- Cultivate
relationships with other organizations and universities for long term
recruitment
- Deliver
informational presentations to potential new recruits
- Perform
other duties as required by HR or Operations Manager.
This
position will report directly to the HR Manager.
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
Requirements
- A
Higher Diploma, preferably in Business Management/Human Resource or other
Social Science diploma.
- At
least three (3) years’ experience in HR with a focus on staff training
- Proven
organizational, analytical, designing of training materials, communication
(oral and written) and training/presentation skills
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
- Must
be computer proficient
The
candidate should be willing to reside in Western Kenya
End Date for Resumes submission: 15thMarch 2012 at 5pm.
Preferred Start Date: April 2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives.
Salary Range is 12,500-17,000 Ksh. Depending on experience.
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and work related transportation
allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback.
Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of
integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to Kenya jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line:
Training and Recruitment Specialist + the place you heard of the position).
9:30 PM
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