Location:Kigali/Rubengera
Department:
Various Departments
Various Departments
Duration:
Mid Jan – April 2018
Mid Jan – April 2018
Job
Description
Description
One
Acre Fund is looking to place a cohort of paid interns and fellows in several
departments beginning in 2018. For twelve to twenty-four weeks (Jan to Apr/Jan
to July), interns and fellows will work on impactful project
Acre Fund is looking to place a cohort of paid interns and fellows in several
departments beginning in 2018. For twelve to twenty-four weeks (Jan to Apr/Jan
to July), interns and fellows will work on impactful project
s, receive
mentorship from organizational leaders and provide support to One Acre Fund’s
operations. Interns and fellows will be given substantial work assignments and
asked to produce high quality deliverable. Opportunities may be available in
the following departments:
Business
Development & Communications – tells the story of One Acre Fund’s
smallholder clients to donors, supporters and the world.
Development & Communications – tells the story of One Acre Fund’s
smallholder clients to donors, supporters and the world.
Finance,
Audit – supports
our operation with financial advice, reporting. Reduce waste and inefficiency
by improving processes
Audit – supports
our operation with financial advice, reporting. Reduce waste and inefficiency
by improving processes
Field
Operations –
serves farmers directly with training, input delivery and loan servicing
Operations –
serves farmers directly with training, input delivery and loan servicing
Government
Relations and Policy – builds and maintain relationships with
government and other stakeholders. Help shape rural development policy.
Relations and Policy – builds and maintain relationships with
government and other stakeholders. Help shape rural development policy.
Procurement,
Supply Chain and Logistics – sources and delivers the quality inputs
and supplies our farmers need each season
Supply Chain and Logistics – sources and delivers the quality inputs
and supplies our farmers need each season
Product
Innovations, Monitoring and Evaluations, Ag Research – conducts research
that measures the impact of our core program and finds the next innovative
solution for our farmers
Innovations, Monitoring and Evaluations, Ag Research – conducts research
that measures the impact of our core program and finds the next innovative
solution for our farmers
People
Operations – supports
the rapidly growing One Acre Fund family of leaders, finds the next generation
of talent.
Operations – supports
the rapidly growing One Acre Fund family of leaders, finds the next generation
of talent.
Systems
and Operations –Manages
the data and business processes that help us reach farmers efficiently.
and Operations –Manages
the data and business processes that help us reach farmers efficiently.
Tech – build the software
and tools that help us serve more farmers
and tools that help us serve more farmers
Interns
and Fellows are valued members of the One Acre Fund family and only top
performers qualify – less than 1% of applicants will be placed. We ask all
staff to take a “Farmers First” attitude and approach their work with humility.
Specific projects may change with the needs of the organization.
and Fellows are valued members of the One Acre Fund family and only top
performers qualify – less than 1% of applicants will be placed. We ask all
staff to take a “Farmers First” attitude and approach their work with humility.
Specific projects may change with the needs of the organization.
Professional
Development
Development
One
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills- even at the
intern and fellow level. Your manager will invest time in your professional
development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
mentorship and a final performance review upon completion of the internship
period. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss
career goals, and work collaboratively to help develop the skills that would
put you on your desired career track.
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills- even at the
intern and fellow level. Your manager will invest time in your professional
development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
mentorship and a final performance review upon completion of the internship
period. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss
career goals, and work collaboratively to help develop the skills that would
put you on your desired career track.
Qualifications
We
are looking for truly extraordinary candidates for several competitive
internship positions. No prior experience is required and candidates who fit
the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
are looking for truly extraordinary candidates for several competitive
internship positions. No prior experience is required and candidates who fit
the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Citizenship
in Rwanda – you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata
page or your national ID card. - Exceptional
recent college graduates or young professional. Individuals who hold a
bachelors degree as of January 15, 2018 are eligible for One Acre Fund
internships/fellowships - Strong
work experiences. Examples include summer jobs, internships, fellowships
or research positions while at school. - Leadership
experience at work, school clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA/Marks on your
application). - Strong
interest in One Acre Fund’s work serving smallholder farmers. Strong
desire for personal and professional growth Flexibility and a willingness
to take on varied tasks Ability to work both independently and part of a
team - Fluent
in English and Kinyarwanda
Start
Date:
January 22, 2018
Date:
January 22, 2018
Compensation
This
is a paid internship. Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for
the duration of their contract. Rubengera based interns will be provided
assistance in locating suitable housing. Internships are a recruiting
initiative. Historically, about 40% of interns/fellows are hired on to
full-time roles.
is a paid internship. Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for
the duration of their contract. Rubengera based interns will be provided
assistance in locating suitable housing. Internships are a recruiting
initiative. Historically, about 40% of interns/fellows are hired on to
full-time roles.
To
Apply
Apply
See
the full job description and complete the application form in the link below by
October 15th, 2017;
the full job description and complete the application form in the link below by
October 15th, 2017;
Submitting
a CV is optional but you must complete the application form including two
essays and proof As part of the application process, candidates will be
required to complete written assessments, a phone interview and in-person interview
at one of our offices. Final selection will be made in December 2017
a CV is optional but you must complete the application form including two
essays and proof As part of the application process, candidates will be
required to complete written assessments, a phone interview and in-person interview
at one of our offices. Final selection will be made in December 2017
Please
Note:
One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the
recruitment process or for being offered a position
Note:
One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the
recruitment process or for being offered a position
One
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.