About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One
Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services
they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 7,000+ team is
drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core
countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality
farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes,
and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers
harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for
passionate data entry professionals who will combine leading with good humor,
patience, and approach to service. You will ensure that our farmers
receive the right input they signed for and help build a better relationship
between us and our customers.
You will report to the Orders and Distribution supervisor and manage a range of 2-6
people under the Orders and Distribution Sub-department.
Contract Period: 3 months.
Responsibilities
- Ensure complete data entry daily during
delivery period.
- Send reports to your supervisors.
- Manage data entry casuals at the warehouse.
Career Growth and
Development
We have a strong culture
of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly
check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and
regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months,
and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have
the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term
career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these
are the general qualifications we
look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Certificate/ Diploma in a relevant field.
- People management skills with the ability to
engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Data analysis and Data manipulation is required.
- Experience monitoring and improving control
policies to ensure compliance.
- Combine the ability to participate in and shape
strategic discussions with a willingness to zoom-in to the detail and
troubleshoot underlying causes.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Preferred Start Date
Due to the ongoing
Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting
rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working
remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility
in confirming a start date.
Job Location
Bungoma, Butere,
Chavakali, Eldoret, Kehancha, Kipkelion, Kisii, Malava, Meru, Myanga,
Nyansiongo, Sagana, Webuye, or Yala.
Sponsor International
Candidates
No; Must have
existing rights to work in Kenya.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23rd November 2020.
HOW TO APPLY
One Acre Fund never asks
candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview
process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address.
Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications
or application materials to this email address.
We are committed to
equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability,
gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace.