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Join One Acre Fund to Empower Farmers and Revolutionize Agriculture in Africa
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Sagana, Kenya
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Organization Summary: One Acre Fund is a remarkable organization founded in 2006, dedicated to enhancing the productivity of smallholder farmers. With a footprint in ten African countries and a robust team of over 10,000 members, One Acre Fund has made a significant impact by providing farm supplies on credit, convenient delivery, and essential agricultural training, ultimately boosting farmer prosperity. You have the opportunity to contribute to this transformative work and be a part of a diverse and passionate team.
Role Summary:Manage Kenya's Strategic Procurement Function for One Acre Fund.Oversee long-term purchase planning to support smallholder farmers.Ensure efficient procurement processes that sustain program operations.Work under the guidance of the Logistics Procurement Associate.
Role Requirements:Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience.At least 3 years in team management within a similar capacity.Expertise in export and imports.Proficient in Excel and possess strong numerical skills.Experience working in a multinational or multicultural setting.Strong people management capabilities.Project management skills are preferred.A Bachelor's degree is required.Professional qualifications such as CIPS or CIL are essential.Fluency in English and Swahili is necessary.
Benefits:Health insurance.Paid time off.
Application Details: Open only to Kenyan citizens or permanent residents. Beware of fraud; One Acre Fund will never charge applicants at any interview stage, and all official communication will come from an @oneacrefund.org email address.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1.6 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 10,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers' homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests.
The Role You will manage the Kenya Strategic Procurement Function, overseeing long-term purchase planning on behalf of One Acre Fund smallholder farmers. The team fulfills all the procurement needs necessary for the proper functioning of One Acre Fund’s program. You'll report to Logistics Procurement Associate.
Job Requirements 5+ years of work experience in the supply chain 3+ years in team management in a similar position Export and imports experience Excellent excel and numerical skills Experience in a multinational or multicultural environment People management experience required Project management experience is desirable Bachelor’s degree Professional qualification i.e CIPS or CIL Language: English required and Swahili.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya. Application Deadline 20 October 2024. 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.
