One Acre Fund Health and Safety Officer Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Health and Safety Officer
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project 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 six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 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 about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the health and safety standards of on-site construction activities on behalf of One Acre Fund.

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Experience of working on large scale construction projects, with proof of being able to address health and safety issues on construction projects;
• Preferably 5+ years’ experience in a role relating to construction health and safety;
• Excellent people management skills;
• Good ability of working in a team situation;
• Strong work ethic;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision;

Roles and Responsibilities

• To be One Acre Fund’s full time health and safety representative on-site throughout the construction phase;
• Manage the appointed contractor efficiently to ensure that the project is built safely;
• Deliver One Acre Fund site inductions to every new worker on site, outlining the health and safety expectations of the site;
• Enforcing One Acre Fund’s high standards of safety throughout the construction phase;
• Developing training sessions and regular toolbox talks (short training sessions) for all staff on site, as well as operation specific training as required;
• Monitor the provision and upkeep of welfare facilities for the workforce;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on safety issues and developing a culture of safe working;
• Manage the recording of daily on-site activities;
• Report to One Acre Fund Construction Manager;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the safety of the construction process, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.  
• One Acre Fund aims to deliver both of these projects with zero accidents.  This role will be fundamental in delivering that goal.

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.

Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary.
 

Benefits:  Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
 

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 Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Health and Safety Officer + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th of October 2014.