Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Finance & Logistics
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
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
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):
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.
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