Overview:
Nuru International Kenya is a reputable organization with a mission of ending
extreme poverty in rural communities of Kenya.
With
programs in health, education and microfinance, Nuru’s Agriculture Program aims
to increase crop yields in a sustainable and scalable way.
Currently
we are looking to fill a new role of Operations Manager who will help us coordinate and
guide our program’s daily operations and administrative functions.
This
position will report directly to the Agriculture District Manager.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Help the Agriculture District & Program Manager accomplish the goals of Nuru Kenya and the agriculture program in a sustainable and scalable way
- Manage the logistics of the agriculture program including transportation and office expenses and input distribution
- Liaise between field and office staff to ensure effective data and loan management; resolve inconsistencies as they arise
- Manage office staff including data entry clerks and logistics manager
- Create farmer trainings as needed and facilitate dissemination of training materials
- Manage the Agriculture program budget, ensure efficient use of resources and keep orderly records of all expenses
- Liaise with the human resources department and follow-up on human resource issues within the department
- Help to develop creative solutions to problems in the field and office
- Assist in weekly planning and coordination of program activities including setting meeting agendas, facilitating farmer trainings etc.
- Occasionally conduct fieldwork and assist with field operations as required
Qualifications:
- Kenyan citizen or the ability to work in Kenya
- Prefer university degree in agriculture, project management, or related area; 3 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 1-2 years of project management experience
- Possess intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, email); advanced level skills preferred
- Experience managing a database and analyzing data; ability to make data driven decisions
- Demonstrated ability to manage a large budget
- Knowledge of human resource processes
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
- Speak fluent English (mandatory) and Kiswahili (mandatory)
- Commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kuria, Kenya
Compensation: Negotiable depending on experience
Applicants
must currently live in Kuria West District, or be willing to relocate for this
position.
Do not
expect any of the following: relocation pay, monetary support for family
relocation, housing or housing allowance, food allowance.
Application Process:
Interested
applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their
qualifications, experience and motivations (in English) to
opsmanager@nuru.co.ke by October 1.
About Nuru
Kenya
Nuru Kenya
is different from most other NGOs. Our
organization has a holistic approach whereby all our programs work together for
a common goal of ending extreme poverty in our community in a sustainable and
scalable way.
Read more
at: www.nuruinternational.org