One Acre Fund Programme Associate Job in Kenya

One Acre Fund is a start-up initiative in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi which works with persistently hungry farm families. Instead of giving handouts to families, One Acre invests in farm families to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

Our "investment bundle" includes education, financing, inputs, and export market access. Our program is designed to be usable by the extreme poor, and generates a lasting, 100%+ gain in farm income.

We have been operating since January 2006, and we currently serve 30,000 farm families (100,000+ children). Our target is to change the lives of 50,000 families (200,000 children) within 18 more months, scaling at a 50-100% annual growth rate thereafter.

One Acre Fund is one of the most externally-validated social start-ups of 2006, winning grants from the highly competitive Echoing Green, Draper Richards and Skoll Foundations, and first place wins at the Stanford and Yale social venture competitions.

Website: www.oneacrefund.org

Job Description

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-4 years work experience, and a demonstrated long-term career interest in international development. They will serve in a career-track position that combines both field and management experience in Africa.

As a young organization, we are ready to hand over large responsibility for specific, well-defined work modules, with similar structure to an operations consulting role.

Projects will be focused on improvements to One Acre Fund’s program model – as opposed to day-to-day operations, which are operated by our country staff. The typical program associate leads three major projects, and several smaller ones.

Example projects include:

• Operations projects. We recently started large-scale purchase and sale of bean seed. The program associate devised a protocol for purchasing seed from farmers, worked through field staff to enroll hundreds of farmers in the program, created financial protocols for payment processing, and set up a warehouse receiving/ processing operation.
• New model configuration experiments. One Acre Fund is currently experimenting with several different program model configurations, led by a program associate. He is setting up the infrastructure to set up a fertilizer savings program with a bank, and field-trialing the program with 200 farmers in two sites, in cooperation with two of our managers.
• Financial processes. We have a program associate who is leading up an effort to rationalize our financial processes. As a result of his work, we will now have monthly data on actual expenses vs. budget across all budget line items and five different operating units. He will gradually hand this off to two office staff that he is managing. Having this data will lead us into the next phase of the work, which is to design and implement a wide variety of cost-cutting programs.

Qualifications

We are looking for somebody truly extraordinary for the program associate role. This is an extremely competitive posting for a career-track role. Only 3% of applicants make it to a phone screen.

Therefore, please apply if you fit these criteria:

• Strong work experiences. Examples include a high-level professional work experience, or some kind of successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments).
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
• Top-performing undergraduate background (please include GPA and relevant test scores on your resume).
• We are all stable people who are fun to be around and are passionate about our work. We are looking for others that combine strong leadership skills with a humble approach to service.
• A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
• Nice to have: Kiswahili or Kinyrwandan a plus. English required, and French required in Rwanda.
• Ability to cook/ laugh/ extraordinary patience – all desirable.

Preferred Start Date: Flexible

Compensation: Starts very modest. However, this is a career-track role eventually paying a real and livable salary for a long-term placement in developing nations.

Benefits: Health cover, immunizations, flight, room and board. 2 annual home flights provided – home trips include some speaking and fundraising duties

Career development: Quarterly management consulting-style career reviews, and significant investment in career development. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

Sponsor International Candidates: Yes

How to apply

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Program Associate Search + name of the site that referred you)

Closing date: 31 May 2011

 

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IHF Orphanages Voluntourist Opportunity

Apply to the unique ‘Voluntourist’ programme at one of the International Humanity Foundation’s orphanages!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF ‘voluntourists’ teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:

·         Public relations

·         Fundraising

·         Legal

·         Finance

·         Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)

·         Media

At the centers, IHF requires its voluntourists to work four hours a day at the center, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority. This is a unique position within IHF as it allows the volunteer firsthand experience in the field, also having time to explore the local area – without the need to do international tasks like other volunteers.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how grassroots organizations function.

Costs: IHF is committed to offering a flexible, affordable service experience. There is no application fee, and the weekly fees for individuals are USD $150 and for couples and families only USD $200 to cover the costs for their room and board, both of which are very simple, at the center. Only married couples and immediate family will be allowed to share a room due to strict cultural codes.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization - www.ihfonline.org. If you have any questions at this time, feel free to e-mail one of our helpful volunteers - voluntourist@ihfonline.org 

If you’re ready to apply visit: http://www.ihfonline.org/volunteering.

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COMESA Chief, Human Resources Management Services Job

Job Title: Chief, Human Resources Management Services

Grade: P4

Division: Administration and Finance

Reporting To: Director of Administration and Finance

Purpose of the Job

Strengthening the capacity and increase the efficiency of the institution through maintenance of effective recruitment and management policies.

Tasks

Under the overall supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Contributing in the preparation and evaluation of staff policies, Rules and Regulations and ensuring that they are properly applied:

• examining existing personnel policies, Rules and Regulations and make recommendations as appropriate;
• giving advice to higher management on personnel matters;
• conducting negotiations with staff representative bodies;

2. Planning and carrying out a policy of upgrading the professional skills and competence of the Staff of COMESA by:

• drawing up staff training schemes;
• requiring Directors of Divisions to discuss training needs with their staff and to see to it that they are upto- date in their profession;
• establishing an interdivisional committee on training; and
• establishing language training courses.

3. Recruiting of qualified, experienced and competent staff including consultants and advisers by:

• issuing accurate vacancy announcements internally and externally or both and disseminating them as widely as possible;
• screening applications in conjunction with the appropriate director(s) of divisions(s);
• preparing submissions to the reviewing bodies;
• advising such bodies as ex-officio on the rules and regulations;
• arranging for the interviewing of short-listed candidates;
• transmitting the recommendations of the reviewing bodies to the Secretary General; and
• ensuring that successful candidates receive letters of appointment and take up their positions as required.

4. Ensuring the provision of effective and efficient personnel services to COMESA and its staff members by:

• calculating and communicating to the Finance Section approved and prevailing financial benefits of all staff members;
• Managing effectively the prevailing health facility provision for staff members; and
• participating in study exercises on staff matters.

5. Servicing and advising those who may be assigned to review any staff matters such as promotions bodies, disciplinary committees, and policy advisory bodies by:

• ensuring that their composition is renewed on a periodic basis;
• ensuring staff representation in these bodies;
• supplying all members with copies of the Staff Rules and Regulations as well as the procedure for the conduct of business;
• giving advice on applicable rules and procedures and so guide the deliberations of the bodies; and
• providing secretarial support.

6. Supervising the staff of the Unit by:

• guiding them and ensuring that they apply the Rules and Regulations and are fully conversant with them;
• overseeing their work on a daily basis;
• preparing evaluation reports on them;
• discussing any staff complaints with them; and
• finding out and easing bottlenecks.

7. Any other related duties that may be assigned by his or her superiors from time to time.

Decision Making

Decisions on human resource matters i.e. recruitment, promotions and career advancement.

Consequence of Error

Errors in staff management may demoralise staff and also affect the overall staff and organisation’s productivity.

Education

• A Masters Degree with specialization in Personnel Management or Human Resource Management.
• A Ph.D degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least ten (10) years post qualification experience in supervisory or similar positions in national, regional and international organization.

Languages:

• Fluency in English with a working language of French

Application Forms/Closing Date

Application forms can be downloaded from the COMESA website www.comesa.int.

Duly filled application forms should be sent to the following address by 31st March 2011.

The Chief Economist
Ministry of Trade
P.O.Box 30430 00100
Telposta Towers,
17th Floor Room 1700
Nairobi

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CEO Job for Maina and Mwangi Trust

The Maina and Mwangi Trust (“the Trust”) is a charitable institution whose objects are aimed at the acquisition, preservation and sharing of the Agikuyu: heritage, culture, history, language, commerce, industry and wealth generation or creation; and socio-political, spiritual, ideological and philosophical heritage.

The Trust seeks to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to provide the Trust’s Board of Directors (the Board) with technical and strategic management support.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support, coordinate and manage on a day to day basis the Board’s capacity and strategic efforts in actualizing the vision of the Founders of the Trust, and its objects.
• To provide technical assistance to the Board in formulating, implementing, and reviewing the Trust’s strategic plan, and management policies, strategies and systems.
• To provide technical assistance to the Board in formulating, implementing, and reviewing the Trust’s budget and financial management policies, strategies and systems, and in resource mobilization in support of the Trust’s objects and activities.
• To assist the Board in recruiting and orienting, and provide strategic and effective leadership to the Trust’s Management Committee, which is mandated with the day-to-day management of the Trust, and any centres or institutions established in accordance with the Deed establishing the Trust.
• To lead, mentor, develop and manage the persons to be recruited by the Management Committee to assist in the running of the Trust, and any centres or institutions established in accordance with the Deed establishing the Trust.

Qualifications and experiences:

• A Masters degree or the equivalent in Business, Commerce and / or Administration or related field. A PhD degree qualification may be an added advantage.
• Strong management and leadership skills with a high degree of accountability.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge and experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, and management policies, strategies and systems.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of the UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, and UNESCO’s historical and current efforts, activities and work in the protection of intangible cultural heritage, cultural diversity and human creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and consultative skills, with the ability to interact with and Influence senior people in private and public sectors.
• Highly analytic and strategic with the ability to appreciate the big picture and context, and effectively implement the same in practical terms.
• Knowledge of or a demonstrable keen interest in acquiring, preserving and sharing knowledge of Agikuyu: traditions, culture, history, language, commerce, industry and wealth generation or creation; and socio-political, spiritual, ideological and philosophical heritage shall be an added advantage.

Personal attributes:

• A highly self-driven, motivated and disciplined person preferably in the thirties, who has a desire to achieve set goals.
• A person of integrity and good moral rectitude, strong character and responsible principled qualities.
• Innovative, assertive and able to work with or under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with persons of multi-racial backgrounds, and deliver quality results within strict timelines.
• Well conversant with current ICT systems and processes.

Applicants must state their current remuneration, and state their expected compensation package, in the application. A competitive contract commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the successful candidate will be offered.

Please send your application by e-mail to jobs@mainanamwangitrust.or.ke clearly marked “Chief Executive Officer” on the subject line, so as to reach the Trust on or before April 30, 2011

The application should attach your detailed CV and copies of your certificates and testimonials, indicating daytime telephone number, address and details of three (3) referees (a senior relative, a past or current professional colleague, and a contemporary).

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide original copies of their certificates and testimonials for verification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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