One Acre Fund – Kenya
Job Title: Kenya Delivery Officer
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
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.
About the Role: The main purpose
of the Delivery Officer is to ensure that trucks leave and return to the
warehouse on time and are loaded and unloaded correctly with the right number
inputs also coordinate truck needs and act as a link between transporters, the
loading team (KK Security), the field team and the warehouse team. You will be
reporting to Logistics Deputy Fleet and QC supervisor
Responsibilities
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Verify that all trucks are available, track departure time –
Partner with transporters to make sure all truck needs for loading are accurate
and have enough fuel.
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Follow up with the transporter on truck issues – In case of
breakdowns communicate with transporters to make sure trucks are repaired or
backup trucks provided within the shortest time possible without compromising
logistics operations.
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Follow up with trucks’ progress in the field and prepare truck
returns – Making follow-ups with Truck Drivers (TMs) about progress on the
ground for a smooth delivery.
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Support loading assistants in coordinating loading and off
loading of inputs on trucks – Provide support to loading assistants and ensure
loading is according to the TMSs.
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Oversight in loading trucks according to the TMS and making sure
all returns from the field have been verified and indicated on the warehouse
returns section on the TMS.
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Ensure that all partners (Drivers, loading assistants and
loaders) follow the ministry of health COVID-19 mitigation and prevention
strategies.
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:
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6 months working experience.
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Diploma in any business-related field or equivalent experience.
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Proficient in standard software applications
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.
Benefits: Health
insurance, paid time off
Perks
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Connect and work with engaging colleagues from diverse
backgrounds.
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Professional development opportunities and trainings/programs
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The opportunity to expand into areas or teams through a robust
Internal Transfer Program
Sponsor International
Candidates: No; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.
Application link: https://grnh.se/1b58590a1us
Closing date: November 26th,
2020
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.