Internships
Job Description
Opportunities may be available in the
following departments:
Desired Qualifications
Job Description
One Acre Fund is looking to place a cohort of
paid interns and fellows in several departments in 2018. For twelve to
twenty-four weeks (May to August/ May to November), interns and fellows will
work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from organizational leaders and
provide support to One Acre Fund’s operations. Interns and fellows will be
given substantial work assignments and asked to produce high quality
deliverables.
·
Business
Development & Communications –
tells the story of One Acre Fund’s smallholder clients to donors, supporters
and the world.
·
Finance,
Audit – supports our operation with financial
advice, reporting. Reduce waste and inefficiency by improving processes
·
Field
Operations – serves
farmers directly with training, input delivery and loan servicing
·
Government
Relations and Policy –
builds and maintain relationships with government and other stakeholders. Help
shape rural development policy.
·
Procurement,
Supply Chain and Logistics –
sources and delivers the quality inputs and supplies our farmers need each
season
·
Product
Innovations, Monitoring and Evaluations, Ag Research – conducts research that measures the impact of our
core program and finds the next innovative solution for our farmers
·
People
Operations – supports the
rapidly growing One Acre Fund family of leaders, finds the next generation of
talent.
·
Systems – Manages the data and business processes that help
us reach farmers efficiently.
·
Tech – build the software and tools that help us serve
more farmers
Interns and Fellows are valued members of the
One Acre Fund family and we are looking for the best of the best – less than 1%
of applicants will be placed. We ask all staff to take a “Farmers First”
attitude and approach their work with humility. Specific projects may change
with the needs of the organization.
Eligibility
You Are Eligible To Apply For This Opportunity
If You Meet The Below Criteria
This program is designed to provide meaningful
work opportunities for East and Southern Africa’s brightest young
professionals.
·
You are a
university graduate.
·
You can
speak and read English fluently.
·
You hold
citizenship or work authorization in Kenya.
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for truly extraordinary
candidates for several competitive positions. No prior experience is required
and candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Citizenship
in Kenya – you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata page or
your national ID card
·
Exceptional
recent college graduate or young professional
·
Strong work
experiences. Examples include part-time or full-time jobs, internships,
fellowships or research positions while at school
·
Leadership
experience at work, school clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
·
Top-performing
undergraduate background (include GPA/Marks on your application)
·
Strong
interest in One Acre Fund’s work serving smallholder farmers
·
Strong
desire for personal and professional growth
·
Flexibility
and a willingness to take on varied tasks
·
Ability to
work both independently and part of a team
·
Fluent in
English and Kiswahili
Start Date
May 15, 2018
Duration
Mid May – August 2018, extensions available at
your manager’s discretion
How to Apply