Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture /
Microfinance
Function: Logistics, Management
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Salary: Range ksh 40,000 to ksh 60,000
Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural non-profit operating in Kenya,
Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families grow their way out of poverty.
We provide farmers with a "market bundle" including
education, finance, farm inputs, health products, and market access. Our
program has proven impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and
measure a 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. Last season
our Kenyan logistics department delivered over 6 million kgs of inputs to our
farmers. This season will be even larger!
Job Description
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the
number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each
year.
We are seeking a Logistics Manager in our global headquarters,
serving farmers throughout our Kenyan operations.
There is room for growth in this role; we are looking for
someone who is willing to make a long-term investment with our organization.
Primary Duties
Primary Duties
- Major
input procurement – using large data sets in multiple locations to plan
for and procure seed and fertilizer. Also responsible for sourcing
specialty products for large-scale trials, such as blended fertilizer
mixes.
- Input
distribution and delivery – using large, complicated data sets to plan for
large-scale distributions, including hiring and tracking casual labor,
hiring and tracking transport, and carefully managing stock flows.
- Warehouse
Management – managing annual stock-flows, procuring new products,
repackaging, organizing for deliveries, etc.
- Logistical
support for field trials and new products – One Acre Fund is constantly
innovating new products and services. This requires nimble
logistical support. For example, developing a delivery system for
live banana tissue culture.
- Budgeting
– Planning and maintaining a budget for the logistics team; tracking and
minimizing costs.
- Staff
Management – the logistics department at One Acre Fund is a large and
growing team with diverse skill sets that require expert management and
detailed mentorship.
If you have skills and experience in these areas, please
highlight them in your cover letter and resume.
Career Growth and Development
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 employees
are passionate about.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a minimum of five
years of work experience and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable
agricultural development in Kenya.
We are looking for exemplary candidates so please only apply if
you fit these criteria:
- Strong
work experiences. For example, demanding work experience in business
or NGO’s or successful entrepreneurial experience
- Leadership
experience at work, including managing a team of people.
- Demonstrated
Computer Skills, specifically in using Microsoft Excel for planning and
organization.
- Strong
work ethic
- Proven
ability to set and meet targets on the job
- Clear
written and oral communication
- Demonstrated
proactive problem-solving
- Top-performing
undergraduate degree in business, logistics, administration, finance,
accounting, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a
recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your
resume)
- Integrity
and a positive attitude
- High
quality work with a strong attention to detail
- A
willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long
term position
- Language:
Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
- Passionate
about serving smallholder farmers
Please highlight the following experience if you have it:
- Supply
Chain Management
- Product
Procurement; Vendor Management
- Product/Inventory
distribution across a large geography
- Inventory,
warehouse, and/or factory management.
Timeline: Rolling. We will review resumes and conduct interviews
until the position is filled.
Compensation: Salary Range’s 40,000 to ksh 60,000/-with Performance
Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, 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 is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org
(Subject line: Logistics Manager + the place you heard of the position)