Industry:
Nonprofit
/ International Development / Agriculture
Function:
Finance
& Logistics
Job
Title: Procurement Assistant
Job
Location:
Rural Kenya
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
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
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 June 2013 at 5pm
