Industry: Nonprofit / International Development /
Agriculture / Microfinance
Function: Inputs Procurement
Analyst
Employer: One Acre Fund
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.