Operations Manager Job in Kuria Kenya

Overview: Nuru International Kenya is a reputable organization with a mission of ending extreme poverty in rural communities of Kenya.

With programs in health, education and microfinance, Nuru’s Agriculture Program aims to increase crop yields in a sustainable and scalable way.

We provide training, agriculture input loans, and extension to thousands of farmers in Kuria.

Currently we are looking to fill a new role of Operations Manager who will help us coordinate and guide our program’s daily operations and administrative functions.

This position will report directly to the Agriculture District Manager.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Help the Agriculture District & Program Manager accomplish the goals of Nuru Kenya and the agriculture program in a sustainable and scalable way
Manage the logistics of the agriculture program including transportation and office expenses and input distribution
Liaise between field and office staff to ensure effective data and loan management; resolve inconsistencies as they arise
Manage office staff including data entry clerks and logistics manager
Create farmer trainings as needed and facilitate dissemination of training materials
Manage the Agriculture program budget, ensure efficient use of resources and keep orderly records of all expenses
Liaise with the human resources department and follow-up on human resource issues within the department
Help to develop creative solutions to problems in the field and office
Assist in weekly planning and coordination of program activities including setting meeting agendas, facilitating farmer trainings etc.
Occasionally conduct fieldwork and assist with field operations as required

Qualifications:

Kenyan citizen or the ability to work in Kenya
Prefer university degree in agriculture, project management, or related area; 3 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
1-2 years of project management experience
Possess intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, email); advanced level skills preferred
Experience managing a database and analyzing data; ability to make data driven decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage a large budget
Knowledge of human resource processes
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Speak fluent English (mandatory) and Kiswahili (mandatory)
Commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kuria, Kenya

Compensation: Negotiable depending on experience

Applicants must currently live in Kuria West District, or be willing to relocate for this position.

Do not expect any of the following: relocation pay, monetary support for family relocation, housing or housing allowance, food allowance.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their qualifications, experience and motivations (in English) to opsmanager@nuru.co.ke by October 1.

About Nuru Kenya

Nuru Kenya is different from most other NGOs. Our organization has a holistic approach whereby all our programs work together for a common goal of ending extreme poverty in our community in a sustainable and scalable way.