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Join One Acre Fund as a Senior Seed Analyst and contribute to empowering smallholder farmers in Africa
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Kakamega, Kenya
Expires Expires at anytime
One Acre Fund, established in 2006, is on a mission to supply 1 million smallholder farmers with essential agricultural services to significantly boost productivity. Our diverse 8,000+ team operates in six core African countries, transforming farming with quality supplies, credit, and training, leading to a 50% increase in farmers' harvests.
- Overseeing seed lab management and ensuring adherence to KEPHIS & ISTA standards.
- Managing the seed lab and inground station operations in Kakamega.
- Leading seed quality assurance initiatives.
- Maintaining key internal and external relationships regarding seed quality.
- Supervising the team at the Kakamega Lab.
- Must be a KEPHIS Gazetted seed analyst.
- At least 2 years of experience in seed testing.
- Proficiency in Excel and strong project and record management skills.
One Acre Fund offers health insurance, paid time off, and invests in your professional growth with constant learning, career reviews, and opportunities for advancement.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, 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. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
The Role The Senior Seed Analyst Role is responsible for seed quality assurance, compliance and adherence to KEPHIS & ISTA standards. You will oversee seed lab management and ensure the lab meets KEPHIS accreditation standards. You'll be in Global Supply Chain- Seed Team. The role will be based in the Seed Lab at Kakamega. You will report to Seed Specialist.
Responsibilities You will be responsible for smooth seed lab and inground station operations. You will lead seed quality assurance. Maintain internal and external relationships on seed quality assurance. Team management at the Kakamega Lab.
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 Must be a KEPHIS Gazetted seed analyst. 2 years of experience in seed testing. Basic level of excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) proficiency. Project management and record management skills.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off.
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya. Application Deadline 16 September 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.
