Industry: Nonprofit / International Development /
Agriculture
Function: Finance & Logistics
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up
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 135,000 farm families with more than 500
full-time field staff.
Job Description
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly
growing organization; we are seeking an individual to take position in the
organization as Procurement Assistant.
One Acre Fund is looking
for young, hardworking, and talented candidates who are committed to making a
difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):
Contract details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):
- Completion
and good results in high school and college
- Strong work
ethic and ability to handle a demanding, pressurized environment
- Ability to
seek solutions to challenging problems, and requests
- Ability to
work well with minimal supervision
- Excellent
organizational skills, and customer service skills
- Strong sense
of ethics, honesty and integrity
- Strong sense
of accountability and responsibility
- Excellent
written and verbal communicator
Procurement Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
- Record
purchase requests from various districts and departments in OAF Kenya
- Solicit
market prices and bids from vendors for approval before order placement
- Place
purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of
goods and services
- Quality
check item quality and quantity upon initial receive of delivery
- Update and
improve vendor database
- Prepare and
submit documentation for payment approval and for filing
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.
Location: The Procurement Assistant
will work in our Bungoma office.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based
Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, 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
Email cover letter and
resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Procurement Assistant + the
place you heard of the position) plus your salary expectation
Application End date is
28th May 2012 at 5pm
