Industry: Nonprofit
/ International Development
Function:Administration
Employer: One
Acre Fund
Job Title: Field
Operations Administrative Assistant
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.
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.
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 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.
Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help support our field operations department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks will be that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on more complex projects and autonomy within the department.
Essential Skills and Experience
Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help support our field operations department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks will be that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on more complex projects and autonomy within the department.
Essential Skills and Experience
- At
least 2 years leadership experience.
- Fast
learner, able to pick-up new tasks and responsibilities quickly.
- Highly
skilled with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office (including
Excel).
- Strong
ability to work within deadlines.
- Ability
to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing several projects at
once and must be able to complete them in order of priority.
- Attention
to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all
projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision.
- Excellent
communication and high level of professionalism.
- Must
live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Leadership
experience
- Experience
in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
- Computer
experience
- Ability
to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what
they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work
outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.
Education Qualification
A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study.
A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study.
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 are a rapidly expanding
organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that
each person can be passionate about.
Areas of Responsibility
Information Collection: Regularly collect and compile information from different department resources or districts (this may involve email, phone calls or excel).
Areas of Responsibility
Information Collection: Regularly collect and compile information from different department resources or districts (this may involve email, phone calls or excel).
Weekly Admin Assistance: Completing weekly responsibilities including
but not limited to soft copy filing and document management, responding to
external information requests, arranging field visits, compiling district key
performance indicators, typing notes and file conversion to pdf. In
addition to routine responsibilities, there will be many short notice one-off
assignments.
Data Analysis: While
this position will start as an execution role, for the right candidate, it will
evolve to complex data analysis and summary, primarily in Access and Excel.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 20th 2013
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 20th 2013
Compensation: Based
on Education and Experience
Benefits: Performance
based bonuses, airtime and 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 Cover letter and Resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.