Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
/ Microfinance
Function: Communications Administrative Assistant
Employer: One
Acre Fund
Job Location: Bungoma, Western
Organization Description: One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the tools and financing they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in smallholder farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
Through a model of asset-based
financing that addresses the full value chain, we provide a complete service
bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing for farm inputs, agricultural
training, and market education - and we deliver these services within walking
distance of the 180,000 rural farmers we serve in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and
Tanzania.
One Acre Fund measures success in our
ability to make more farmers more prosperous. We only serve farmers, and we
always put Farmers First.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff in Kenya and we are on track to serve one million farmers across 6 countries by 2020.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced individual to assist our communications team with office-based administrative support.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff in Kenya and we are on track to serve one million farmers across 6 countries by 2020.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced individual to assist our communications team with office-based administrative support.
This role will report to the One Acre
Fund communications field manager and work closely with communications officers
in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania to maintain and continuously improve efficient
systems for organizing, maintaining and sharing company media.
This position requires strong typing
and computer skills, as well as strong inter-personal skills. Previous
experience with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint are a must.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, a clear and confident communicator, and capable of conducting telephone interviews with farmers and staff from multiple countries.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, a clear and confident communicator, and capable of conducting telephone interviews with farmers and staff from multiple countries.
A successful candidate will also be
capable of self-motivating and structured work planning.
Primary Duties
Primary Duties
- Manage One Acre Fund Photo Archives and
Request System
- Manage One Acre Fund Farmer Story bank
- Support Kenya Communications Team
- Farmer Phone Interviews and Q&A’s
- Content backup
- English and Kiswahili Translationing
- Communications Team Research Support
If you have skills and experience in
these areas please highlight them in your application.
Qualifications
We are seeking motivated employees with an eagerness to learn new skills. Previous experience in administrative work is welcome but not required.
We are seeking motivated employees with an eagerness to learn new skills. Previous experience in administrative work is welcome but not required.
S/he will demonstrate a long-term
passion for agriculture in Western and will be familiar with the challenges
faced by smallholder farmers.
We are looking for extraordinary
candidates that are organized and proactive; please only apply if you fit these
criteria:
- Diploma or certificate from a recognized
academic institution
- KCSE (minimum C)
- Computer skills in email, Internet, and
Microsoft Office
- Strong written and oral communicator
- Team player with ability to learn quickly and
grow professionally
- Proven ability to manage local level
relationships
- Fluent in Kiswahili and English
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by Friday 19th
September 2014.
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: airtime, transport and housing allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Communications Assistant + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.
Applicants who do not comply with
this requirement will not be considered.