One Acre Fund Nyanza District Office Administrators Jobs in Kisii and Nyanza Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Staffing
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Nyanza District Office Administrators (2)
 

Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza
 

Commitment: Six months renewable subject to performance

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 six years, we have grown to serve over 135,000 farm families with more than 1000 full-time staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take up the position of District Office Administrator. 

One Acre Fund is looking for experienced and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives. 

Desired Skills and Experience.

• Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
• Leadership experience in team management.
• Willingness to work in Nyanza.
• At least a Diploma in business, social science and IT and related courses from a recognized institution.

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.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Judgment and problem solving ability
• High levels of flexibility and multi-tasking.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Work and time management.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Problem analysis and assessment.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers.
• Commitment to humble service, continual growth and career development.

Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience and Education
 

Benefits: Performance based bonuses, 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 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
 

Mandatory Requirements: submit via Email

• Cover letter
• Resume

Submit to: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Recruitment Associate + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation.

Deadline for resume submissions is on the 24th November 2014 at 5pm.