One Acre Fund is looking to place a
cohort of paid interns and fellows in several departments in 2018.
Opportunities may be available in the
following departments:
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
This program is designed to provide
meaningful work opportunities for East and Southern Africa’s brightest young
professionals. You are eligible to apply for this opportunity if you meet the
below criteria:
·
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
Professional Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership
skills- even at the intern and fellow level. Your manager will invest time in
your professional development.
We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through mentorship and a final performance review upon
completion of the internship period. We also have regular one-on-one meetings,
where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to help
develop the skills that would put you on your desired career track.
Compensation: This is a paid program. Interns/Fellows will be provided with a
reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Those based at rural
sites will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing. Internships are
a recruiting initiative. Historically, about 40% of interns/fellows are hired
on to full-time roles.
About One Acre Fund: Recognized as one of the top 20 non-profits in the world, One
Acre Fund has been serving farmers in Africa since 2006. Founded in Kenya, we
now serve more than 500,000 farm families across 8 countries in East and
Southern Africa.
One Acre Fund provides asset-based
loans, training, delivery and marketing services to smallholder farmers. We put
farmers first in everything we do.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to complete our online
application form by March 30, 2018.
Submitting a CV is optional but you
must complete the application form including two essays and proof of work
eligibility.
As part of the application process,
candidates will be required to complete written assessments, a phone interview
and in-person interview at one of our offices. Final selection will be made in
May 2018.
All candidates will be contacted –
please do not email for an update on your application.