NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 26K - 30K) - One Acre Fund


Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance
 
Function: Inputs Procurement Analyst  
 
Employer: One Acre Fund
 
Job Location:Nairobi
 

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.

Team Description 

The Inputs Team is responsible for ensuring that the required agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, other necessary items) are delivered on time and are procured at the lowest possible cost. 

This entails working with local and international suppliers to collect price quotes, negotiating to get the best price, ensuring the correct agreements are in place, and that deliveries to our warehouses are made on time. 

This requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring inputs for. 

The Inputs team serves One Acre Fund operations in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Ghana, so the scope of work is truly international and involves understanding the different needs and available supply in all of these countries. 

Primary Duties of the Procurement Analyst
  • Work with One Acre Fund operations teams to understand their needs for agricultural inputs, the quantities required and the deadlines for delivery
  • Maintain a database of local and international suppliers and understand which inputs they carry
  • Reach out to suppliers to get price quotations and negotiate best possible price
  • Develop and maintain templates for purchase orders, contracts, and other required documents
  • Work with suppliers to sign contracts and place orders
  • Work with One Acre Fund finance team to ensure that suppliers are paid on time
  • Follow up with suppliers to ensure that deliveries are made timely
  • Constantly look out for new sources of supply and way to decrease the costs of agricultural inputs for One Acre Fund
  • Provide general support to Inputs Team Manager
If you have skills and experience in the areas above please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

We are seeking professionals with 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in procurement. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organised and proactive. 

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
  • Undergraduate degree from a recognised academic institution
  • Minimum B- in KCSE or equivalent
  • Work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO’s
  • Experience in procurement preferable, but not required
  • Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
  • Proven ability to set and meet targets
  • Fluent in Kiswahili and English
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by March 10th. We will begin interviews in March and plan to make an offer by the end of March to start immediately. 
 
Compensation: 26,000 -30,000 Ksh/month with potential of increase based on performance
 
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
 
Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

 
Function: Inputs Logistics Analyst  
 
Employer: One Acre Fund
 
Job Location:Nairobi
 
Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.

Team Description 

The Inputs Team is responsible for ensuring that the required agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, and other necessary items) are delivered on time and are procured at the lowest possible cost.

In addition to working with suppliers to get the lowest possible price and adequate supply, the team is also responsible for arranging the logistics of getting inputs from suppliers to our warehouses.
 
As we grow, we are sourcing more products from abroad, which means we are getting involved in importation and clearing of goods at the ports of Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam and then transporting them to our operations sites.
 
The Inputs team serves One Acre Fund operations in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Ghana, so the scope of work is truly international and involves understanding the logistics and importation process in each country of operation.

Primary Duties of the Logistics Analyst
  • Compile a database of clearing agents, transportation companies, and freight forwarders in each country of operation
  • Understand the process, laws, and relevant costs for importing products into each country
  • Develop relationships with companies in each part of the logistics chain and negotiate prices
  • Research new suppliers abroad (China and India) for products that we want custom made for us
  • Work with insurance companies to get quotations for insurance on transport and storage of goods
  • Understand the different kinds of insurance available and what is the best policy to fit our needs
  • Provide support to the Inputs Team manager as needed
If you have skills and experience in the areas above please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

We are seeking professionals with 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in logistics. 

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organized and proactive. 

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
  • Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
  • Minimum B- in KCSE or equivalent
  • Work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO’s
  • Experience in logistics strongly preferable, but not required
  • Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
  • Proven ability to set and meet targets
  • Fluent in Kiswahili and English
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by March 10th. We will begin interviews in March and plan to make an offer by the end of March to start immediately.
 
Compensation: 26,000 - 30,000 Ksh/month with potential of increase based on performance
 
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
 
Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Inputs Analyst + the place you heard of the position). 

Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.