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Join One Acre Fund as Chief of Staff and make a significant impact on smallholder farmers' productivity in Africa.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Nairobi, Kenya - Remote
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Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
One Acre Fund, established in 2006, empowers 5.5 million small-scale farmers to enhance their farm productivity. We operate in nine nations, home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, offering high-quality agricultural supplies, accessible credit, modern agronomy training, and a plethora of other farming services.
Role Summary
- Provide execution support for the Market Access Director.
- Coordinate team-wide communications and drive special projects.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement operational strategies.
- Manage routine activities within the Market Access team – including OKRs design, KPIs reporting.
Role Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience, including 3 years in strategy or management consulting.
- Proven expertise in managing complex projects and coordinating across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
- High fluency in English and a propensity for innovation.
- A Bachelor's degree and experience in managing complex spreadsheets.
Application Process Details
- One Acre Fund does not charge candidates any fees during the hiring process.
- Report any suspicious communication to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services.
The Role As the Chief of Staff (CoS) you will provide execution support to the Market Access Director, coordinate of team-wide communications and propel special projects. This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is fully remote with some field travel required.
Responsibilities You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement operational strategies and deliver special projects that align with the overall business objectives of Tupande, and improve operational efficiency. You will manage routine activities within the Market Access team such as OKRs design and tracking, KPI reporting, providing regular reports and updates to senior management on operations.
Job requirements 5+ years of working experience with 3+ years of strategy or management consulting experience. A background in managing complex projects and coordinating across multiple teams in a fast-growing organization, and a propensity for innovation. Experience working in a fast paced, results-oriented work environment. Experience building and maintaining simple to complex spreadsheets (can perform complex functions). High fluency and experience engaging directly with senior internal and external stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement for this role. Fluency in English with an ability to work in rural environments.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Application Details 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 ([email removed - click apply for more details]).
