Industry:
Nonprofit/International Development/Agriculture/Microfinance
Function: Local Government Officer
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full
potential. Function: Local Government Officer
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
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 100,000 farm families
with more than 500 full-time field staff in Kenya.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year.
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 local government officer to serve as: a point
of contact for local Ministry of Agriculture officials; an administrator for
reports and meetings; a resource for risks and issues involving
officials.
They would begin engaging with local government through district
meetings and forums (DAC, DDC, and DSHF) in Nyanza, and develop relationships
that support the field activities of One Acre Fund.
This role would report to the government relations analyst and demonstrate a strong understanding of local government structures, have an interest in agriculture, be prepared to travel regularly in Nyanza, and be an effective communicator.
This role would report to the government relations analyst and demonstrate a strong understanding of local government structures, have an interest in agriculture, be prepared to travel regularly in Nyanza, and be an effective communicator.
The role requires someone with IT skills and an undergraduate
degree.
Primary Duties of the Local Government Officer
Primary Duties of the Local Government Officer
- Arrange
new district introduction meetings and attend government meetings across
Nyanza
- Analyse
and report on new county local government structures in the agricultural
sector
- Track
risks and issues emanating from officials that affect 1AF’s operations and
coordinate resolutions
- Report
back to operations staff on local government relations, including risk/issue
reporting
- Maintain
key local government official contacts database and track interactions
- Be
a resource on, and point of contact for, the Ministry of Agriculture in
Nyanza
- Coordinate
1AF involvement in district shows and agricultural sector functions
- Host
local and national stakeholders for regular field visits
If you have skills and experience in these areas please
highlight them on your cover letter and resume.
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity.
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
weekly mentorship and 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
We are seeking professionals with a minimum two years of work experience, some of which will have been in or with government institutions.
Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with a minimum two years of work experience, some of which will have been in or with government institutions.
S/he will demonstrate a long-term passion for agricultural
development in Kenya and will be familiar with the challenges faced by
smallholder farmers in Nyanza.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organised
and proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- Undergraduate
degree from a recognised academic institution
- Minimum
C+ in KCSE or equivalent
- Work
experience in a demanding professional environment such as government,
business or NGO’s
- Demonstrated
computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
- Strong
written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
- A
willingness to commit to living in Kisii for a long-term position
- Leadership
and management experience at work or outside of work
- Proven
ability to set and meet targets
- Fluent
in Kiswahili and English
- Passionate
about serving smallholder farmers
Please highlight the following skills if you have them
- Experience
working in agriculture and/or rural development
- Experience
in dealing with government officials at local and national levels
- Experience
in producing neat and timely reports for internal and external audiences
- Experience
in communications across project teams, including coordination of meetings
and memos
Timeline: Resumes
should be submitted by Friday 18 January. We will begin interviews in January
and plan to make an offer in February to begin immediately.
Compensation: Competitive Salary 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
Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Local Government Officer + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.
Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be
considered.