One Acre Fund
Job Title: Kenya Financial Advisory Services Intern
The FAS team is looking for an intern
to support with conducting monthly Budget Variance Analysis and suggest cost
efficiencies. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Job Title: Kenya Financial Advisory Services Intern
Job Summary: Financial Advisory Services is looking for an Intern to
Support with conducting monthly Budget Variance Analysis and suggest cost
efficiencies
Job Description: The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team – akin to a country
CFOs – leads our strategic finance strategy and provides an analytical
perspective on all major decisions (enrollment, pricing, incentives,
org-structure, etc). This consulting team provides concise, actionable advice
around how to best achieve the country’s scale and impact goals in the most
financially efficient way. The FAS goal is complete financial sustainability.
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Support with conducting monthly
Budget Variance Analysis by working with department heads to analyse their
BVA’s and provide recommendations.
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Dive into the Field Operation’s
department cost efficiencies and suggest improvements.
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Working with the team in isolating
and tracking restricted donoe money spending.
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
We are seeking an exceptional, early
career professional with 0-1 years of experience in finance. Candidates fitting
the following profile are strongly encouraged to apply:
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Citizenship in Kenya – you will be
asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata page or your national ID card
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Exceptional recent college graduate
or young professional in Commerce, Business Management, economics or
statistics.
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Some work experience in finance
preferred
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Proficient in excel skills
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Strong communication skills both
verbal and written.
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Leadership experience at work, school
clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
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Strong interest in One Acre Fund’s
work serving smallholder farmers
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Strong desire for personal and
professional growth
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Flexibility and a willingness to take
on varied tasks
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Ability to work both independently
and part of a team
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Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Application Deadline: 22nd April 2019
Preferred Start Date: June 2019
Job Location: Kakamega
Compensation: Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the
duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows will be provided
assistance in locating suitable housing. The fellowship/internship program is a
recruiting initiative.
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Note: Please submit a Resume/CV, not exceeding more than 1-2
pages, which includes Education, Work Experience, Specialized/Technical Skills,
Achievements/Awards and any other Experience (Volunteering, Extracurriculars,
etc). References do not need to be included, and will only be required upon
request, after the final interview.
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.
Job Title: Kenya Program Design Intern
Job Summary: Program
design is looking for an intern to support with annual planning for core
activities, driving towards the achievement of the Kenya program’s ambitious
scale and impact goals.
Job Description: The
Program Design department’s vision is to provide strategic direction and annual
planning for core activities, driving towards the achievement of the Kenya program’s
ambitious scale and impact goals.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
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Own selected initiatives from
Repayment project pipeline
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Testing the efficacy of/updating
select Repayment tools and recommendations on how the tools could be improved
further
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Conversion of select Repayment
materials for Tablet use
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Explore additional Telerivet (2-way
SMS messaging) functions for Repayment
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Other activities as assigned by
Manager
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
We
are seeking an exceptional, early career professional with 0-1 years of
experience. Candidates fitting the following profile are strongly encouraged to
apply:
·
Citizenship in Kenya – you will be
asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata page or your national ID card
·
Exceptional recent college graduates
or young professionals. Individuals who hold a Bachelor’s degree as of June
2019 are eligible for One Acre Fund internships/fellowships
·
Experience in Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint) and Google suite (Calendar, sheets, docs etc).
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Analytical background and
understanding of statistical methods, including use of R or STATA strongly
preferred
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Ability to coordinate across
different teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
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Experience in project management and
developing media content (e.g. photography, creation and editing of videos etc
for Tablet use) preferred
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Exceptionally strong oral and written
communication skills – writing sample may be requested
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Demonstrated leadership experience at
work and outside work
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Highly motivated, enthusiastic
attitude and creative problem-solver
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Ability to work both independently
and as part of a team
Application Deadline: 22nd April 2019
Preferred Start Date: June 2019
Job Location: Kakamega
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Duration: 3
months
Compensation: Interns
will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract.
Rural area based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable
housing. The fellowship/internship program is a recruiting initiative.
CLICK HERE to
apply online.
Note: Please
submit a Resume/CV, not exceeding more than 1-2 pages, which includes
Education, Work Experience, Specialized/Technical Skills, Achievements/Awards
and any other Experience (Volunteering, Extracurriculars, etc). References do
not need to be included, and will only be required upon request, after the
final interview.
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.
Job Title: ITO Tablet Coordinator
Location: Kakamega,
Kenya
Job Description: The Tablet Coordinator will be central to the organizational
shift from the traditional paper contract enrollment system to the Mobile
Enrollment system. He/She will be the primary contact with the Field Team and
other departments to ensure timely and efficient set up of 2000+ mobile devices
to be used by Field Officers during enrollment.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1.
Tablet Support:
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Primary contact for Mobile/Tablet
issues. Both hardware and software issues.
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Program Innovations and Field
Operation’s first point of escalation for mobile/tablet support issues.
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Test and implement mobile/tablet
setup, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance standards for use in the
organization.
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Test and implement mobile/tablet
management for the organization.
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Test and implement mobile/tablet
inventory management techniques for the organization.
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Test and implement the mobile/tablet
enrollment procedure to enable tablet enrollment.
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Android configuration – User, Admin,
security
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Knowledge of Google products.
Particularly G-Suite and Google Play store
2.
Act as a department liaison:
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Work closely with Mobile Team Lead to
plan and coordinate Mobile/tablet Setup and configuration activities.
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Heavy coordination with Program
Innovations and Field Operations staff on matters regarding usability,
features, issues and feedback.
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Heavy coordination with
Development/IT Development regarding feature/function changes, streamlining
device setup.
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Coordinating with Program
Innovations, Development, Field Operations, Procurement, and other departments
regarding mobile/tablet purchase, setup, configuration, and maintenance.
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Manage/coordinate mobile/tablet
hardware/software requests from other departments.
3.
Documentation and reporting:
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Follow and write mobile support
documentation i.e. processes (setup, configuration, troubleshooting and
maintenance).
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Keep track of problems and
repairs-log all tasks performed and provide for check-ins.
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Daily interface with the Mobile
Device Management team for reporting and identification of issues.
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Compile weekly reports as determined
by the Mobile Team Lead and program needs.
4.
Frequent field visits to test, observe, implement, critique and build
experience with mobile tools.
5.
Liaison between Mobile Team Lead and OAF staff
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
Specific
qualifications include, but are not limited to:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in the IT field
preferred.
·
1-2 years experience in a busy IT
environment.
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Ability to observe field execution
and draw process improvements.
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Ability to draw the right balance
between efficiency and cost savings as a benchmark for process improvements.
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Great communication skills.
Particularly the ability to tailor information to match an audience.
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Ability to connect day to day work
with broader OAF mission.
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Good organizational skills and
exceptional at multi-tasking.
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Ability to translate Department
Objective Key Results to personal goals.
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Ability to work independently to meet
project objectives in time.
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Great IT device troubleshooting
skills
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Conversant with MS Office.
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Conversant with Google Suite.
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Willing to live in Kakamega.
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Strong communication (written and
oral).
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Fluent in English.
Application Deadline: 19th April 2019
Preferred Start Date: 29th April 2019
Job Location: Kakamega,
Kenya.
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Duration: Full-time
job
Benefits: Health
insurance, paid time off
CLICK HERE to
apply online
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.