Industry:
Nonprofit/International Development/Agriculture/Microfinance
Nonprofit/International Development/Agriculture/Microfinance
Function:
Management
Management
Employer:
One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund
Job
Location: Rwanda
Location: Rwanda
Commitment:
Long Term Career Position
Long Term Career Position
Organization
Description
Description
One
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a perm
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a perm
anent 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
seven years, the Rwanda program has grown to serve over 100,000 farm families
with more than 1,000 full-time field staff.
Function
Description
The Strategic Project Management Specialist leads the Tubura audit team and
liaises closely with Field Operations. The Audit Team is responsible for
identifying errors in client data, staff fraud, and reducing error and fraud in
the future. The Audit Team responds to Field Operations and Hotline requests to
visit clients across all districts where Tubura works in Rwanda. The team also
plays a key role during distribution acting as Truck Managers, Warehouse
Managers and reconciling balances caused by differences between inventory and
distributed products.
Description
The Strategic Project Management Specialist leads the Tubura audit team and
liaises closely with Field Operations. The Audit Team is responsible for
identifying errors in client data, staff fraud, and reducing error and fraud in
the future. The Audit Team responds to Field Operations and Hotline requests to
visit clients across all districts where Tubura works in Rwanda. The team also
plays a key role during distribution acting as Truck Managers, Warehouse
Managers and reconciling balances caused by differences between inventory and
distributed products.
Primary
Duties of the Strategic Project Management Specialist
Duties of the Strategic Project Management Specialist
Team
Leadership
Leadership
- Manage
the audit team consisting of 1 audit director, 3 audit managers and 14
audit officers - Provide
mentorship and coaching to team members and evaluate their performance
both formally through bi-annual performance reviews and informally in
day-to-day work
Strategic
Projects
Projects
- Work
closely with Field Operations and Business Operations to explore future
solutions to improve and streamline audit processes and strategy and
implement new client protection measures - Develop
a strategy for efficient auditing using a risk-based model and
cost-savings strategies - Set
the purpose and vision of the audit team as Tubura moves to mobile
repayment
Field
Activities & Processes
Activities & Processes
- Oversee
the field audit process, coordination, scheduling and follow-up with Field
Operations and any other related departments - Oversee
the process of reconciling client deliveries to inventory delivered - Propose
and implement improvements to audit materials used in the field
Reporting
& Analysis
& Analysis
- Seasonal:
Provide high-level professional audit reports and analysis to Field
Operations, Logistics, and other interested stakeholders including country
leadership - Respond
to ad-hoc questions related to fraud trends
Fraud
Follow-Up
Follow-Up
- Liaise
with the Anti-Fraud department who works to recover owed amounts
identified as part of the audit process - Work
with Business Operations to understand the status of audit balances
Career
Growth and Development
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.
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.
Qualifications
We
are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong background in audit or a
related field, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable
agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. We are looking for extraordinary
candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong background in audit or a
related field, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable
agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. We are looking for extraordinary
candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
Required:
- Demonstrated
computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office - Excellent
mathematics skills - Creativity
and proactive problem-solving - Clear
communicator/mentor - Integrity
and a positive attitude - Demonstrates
high quality work with a strong attention to detail - A
willingness to commit to living in Western rural Rwanda for at least two
years - Language:
Fluent in English or French, fluent in Kinyarwanda - Passionate
about serving smallholder farmers
Desired:
- Relevant
work experiences. Examples include: demanding professional work experience
in business, bank or NGO, or a successful entrepreneurial experience. - Top-performing
undergraduate degree in project management, economics, finance, or other
relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and
test scores on your resume) - Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work. Experience managing other people. - Proven
ability to set and meet targets on the job
If
you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on
your cover letter and resume.
you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on
your cover letter and resume.
Preferred
Start Date:
Immediate
Start Date:
Immediate
Compensation: Competitive Salary
with Performance Based Incentives
with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: Mediplan Health
Insurance, staff loans, small airtime and transportation allowances
Insurance, staff loans, small airtime and transportation allowances
Career
development:
Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest
significant time in your career development.
development:
Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest
significant time in your career development.
One
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer
To
Apply
Apply
Please
click on this link: https://www.oneacrefund.org/careers/job-openings?n=Strategic-Project-Management-Specialist
click on this link: https://www.oneacrefund.org/careers/job-openings?n=Strategic-Project-Management-Specialist
You
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your
CV. We are offering a world class professional and international environment
that focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving
your application.
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your
CV. We are offering a world class professional and international environment
that focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving
your application.
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. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura HR Hotline: 0785443574 (Please do not use this number for any
purpose other than reporting fraud attempts).
Note: One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in
the recruitment process or for being offered a position. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura HR Hotline: 0785443574 (Please do not use this number for any
purpose other than reporting fraud attempts).
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
