Office Administrators at One Acre Fund
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Staffing
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Nyanza District Office Administrators (2)
Job Location: Kisii, Nyanza
Commitment: Six months renewable subject to performance
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an 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 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 135,000 farm families with more than 1000 full-time staff.
Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take up the position of District Office Administrator.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
- Leadership experience in team management.
- Willingness to work in Nyanza.
- At least a Diploma in business, social science and IT and related courses from a recognized institution.
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular 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.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication skills.
- Judgment and problem solving ability
- High levels of flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Work and time management.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and integrity.
- Problem analysis and assessment.
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers.
- Commitment to humble service, continual growth and career development.
Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience and Education
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Mandatory Requirements: submit via Email
- Cover letter
- Resume
Submit to: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Office Administrator + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation.
Deadline for resume submissions is on the 24th November 2014 at 5pm.
