Job description
Organization Description
Most of the world’s poor are farmers,
representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world.
One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
Instead of giving handouts, 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
have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.
representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world.
One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
Instead of giving handouts, 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
have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.
We are growing quickly. In seven years,
we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1400 full-time
field staff. Our approach has won widespread validation, winning grants from
the highly competitive Echoing Green and Skoll Foundations, and the global
Financial Times/ IFC award for “basic needs financing” in 2010 and
2011. Website: www.oneacrefund.org
we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1400 full-time
field staff. Our approach has won widespread validation, winning grants from
the highly competitive Echoing Green and Skoll Foundations, and the global
Financial Times/ IFC award for “basic needs financing” in 2010 and
2011. Website: www.oneacrefund.org
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly-growing organization,
and increasingly needs operational support for that growth. We are looking for
someone to expand operational support across our East Africa OAF programs.
Under the direct mentorship of the CEO, you will set a vision and direction for
Corporate Operations and work with Corporate Operations Associates in each
region to deliver that vision. Essentially, we are looking for someone to build
and manage an amazing team of talented people across East Africa.
and increasingly needs operational support for that growth. We are looking for
someone to expand operational support across our East Africa OAF programs.
Under the direct mentorship of the CEO, you will set a vision and direction for
Corporate Operations and work with Corporate Operations Associates in each
region to deliver that vision. Essentially, we are looking for someone to build
and manage an amazing team of talented people across East Africa.
Corporate Operations encompasses all
program support functions; this includes construction infrastructure, vehicles
and transport, external relations and visitor logistics, security, health and
safety, emergency procedures, property management, working culture and values,
staff onboarding. Currently the Corporate Operations team consists of 3
international staff and 30+ local staff in three countries. In the next two
three years your team will grow to 10+ international staff and 100+ local staff
in 6-7 countries – you will essentially be running your own service-provision
company within OAF.
program support functions; this includes construction infrastructure, vehicles
and transport, external relations and visitor logistics, security, health and
safety, emergency procedures, property management, working culture and values,
staff onboarding. Currently the Corporate Operations team consists of 3
international staff and 30+ local staff in three countries. In the next two
three years your team will grow to 10+ international staff and 100+ local staff
in 6-7 countries – you will essentially be running your own service-provision
company within OAF.
You will go through a three-month
training period in our HQ in Western Kenya, before taking on management of
Corporate Operations Associates in Kenya and Rwanda. After this initial
training period you will be able to choose your location (remain at our HQ in
Western, or relocate to Nairobi/Kigali) depending on your preference.
training period in our HQ in Western Kenya, before taking on management of
Corporate Operations Associates in Kenya and Rwanda. After this initial
training period you will be able to choose your location (remain at our HQ in
Western, or relocate to Nairobi/Kigali) depending on your preference.
Corporate Operations Manager (East
Africa) Duties and Responsibilities:
Africa) Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regional
department development/creation: You will be responsible for developing,
and in some cases creating, Corporate Operations departments in our new
branches in East Africa. This will involve systems, processes and staff
development in various regions including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi,
Ethiopia. - Regional
management (systems) You will be responsible for
creating, maintaining and improving operational systems across our
branches in East Africa. You will tailor the operational support to the
various regions and to the nature of the program and staff in those areas.
- Regional
management (staff) You will establish and train
strong teams to build operational capacity, including hiring, training and
managing Corporate Operations Associates in our branches across East
Africa. You will be responsible for mentoring your team to ensure their
professional development. - Regional
department co-ordination: You will ensure that there is
co-ordination and co-operation amongst Corporate Operations Associates in
each OAF site to ensure the best allocation of resources and develop positive
professional culture within your team.
Possible promotion to Corporate
Operations Director (multinational) with exceptional performance:
Operations Director (multinational) with exceptional performance:
- One
Acre Fund will grow to 10-15 times its current size in the next eight
years. Every large organization eventually relies on a strong Operations
Director, managing dozens of staff worldwide. This is one of the most
important positions within the entire organization and there is literally
unlimited scope for this role. We are looking for someone with the talent,
attitude and skill to perform this crucial function.
Qualifications
This is an important role within the
organization with huge opportunity for impact. The ideal candidate will be able
to build and develop processes, systems and teams simultaneously in multiple
sites across East Africa. We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+
years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for
international development. They will serve in a career-track position that
combines both field and management experience. This is a competitive posting
for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
organization with huge opportunity for impact. The ideal candidate will be able
to build and develop processes, systems and teams simultaneously in multiple
sites across East Africa. We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+
years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for
international development. They will serve in a career-track position that
combines both field and management experience. This is a competitive posting
for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Strong
work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work
experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a
field program, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace
Corps accomplishments). - Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work. - Very
Strong self-manager, very well-organized. After an initial period of heavy
mentorship, supervision will consist of one weekly check-in. We need
someone who is very well-organized and can manage their work
independently. - At
least 2 years of management experience and/or experience building and
developing teams is highly desirable. - Prior
administration/operations experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking
for a smart generalist with fantastic people skills. - Humility
and personal stability. We have a fantastic and likeable team who don’t
have egos or drama. We are looking for passionate professionals that
combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble
approach to service - A
willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least
two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. - Language:
English required, Swahili and/or French nice-to-have - Ability
to cook/laugh – desirable.
Preferred Start Date: Flexible
Location: Initial three-month
training period in our HQ in Western Kenya. Thereafter, you will be able to
choose your location (remain at our HQ in Western, or relocate to
Nairobi/Kigali) depending on your preference.
training period in our HQ in Western Kenya. Thereafter, you will be able to
choose your location (remain at our HQ in Western, or relocate to
Nairobi/Kigali) depending on your preference.
Compensation: Starts modestly.
However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a
meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a
meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits: Health cover,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Career Development: Twice annual
management consulting-style career reviews, and constant feedback. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development.
management consulting-style career reviews, and constant feedback. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development.
Sponsor International Candidates: Yes
How to apply
To Apply
- Complete
this form. - Email
cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line:
“Corporate Operations Manager Search” + name of the site that
referred you). - If
you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of
your Description of Service (DOS).