Job
Description: Supply Chain Manager
Description: Supply Chain Manager
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Industry:
Non-profit/Agriculture
Non-profit/Agriculture
Function:
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Employer:
One Acre Fund / Tubura
One Acre Fund / Tubura
Job
Location: Rwanda, Karongi, Rubengera
Location: Rwanda, Karongi, Rubengera
Deadline:
14th June
2016
14th June
2016
Commitment:
Minimum 2 years commitment, Full time job
Minimum 2 years commitment, Full time job
Who
We Are
We Are
One
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families to achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, we
have grown to serve 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field
staff. We are Rwanda’s fastest growing professional organization. To help
manage this growth, we are looking for a “Supply Chain Manager” to start
as soon as possible.
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families to achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, we
have grown to serve 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field
staff. We are Rwanda’s fastest growing professional organization. To help
manage this growth, we are looking for a “Supply Chain Manager” to start
as soon as possible.
Job
Description
The Inputs Team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed,
fertilizer, solar lights, other large items) for all One Acre Fund operations
in East Africa and ensuring the inputs are delivered to our warehouses.
We are looking to add a Kigali-based staff member to the team that will procure
inputs from local suppliers in Rwanda and coordinate the import process into
Rwanda.
Description
The Inputs Team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed,
fertilizer, solar lights, other large items) for all One Acre Fund operations
in East Africa and ensuring the inputs are delivered to our warehouses.
We are looking to add a Kigali-based staff member to the team that will procure
inputs from local suppliers in Rwanda and coordinate the import process into
Rwanda.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
and maintain strong relationships with suppliers of agricultural inputs in
Rwanda (seed, fertilizers, pesticides, etc). - Develop
and maintain relationships with logistics service providers (clearing
agents, truck companies) - Work
with seed companies that have a presence in Rwanda to procure seed and
ensure delivery to our regional warehouses. - Understand
the import process for fertilizer, seed, solar lamps, and other items into
Rwanda - Work
with our clearing agent to get goods into the country quickly and with
minimal cost. - Work
with relevant government agencies to obtain import permits and applicable
tax exemptions. - Track
deliveries of fertilizer and seed to One Acre Fund – Tubura warehouses in
Rwanda. - Work
with Rwanda finance team to ensure that necessary payments are made on
time. - Provide
general support to Inputs Team as the local representative in Rwanda. - Manage
a staff member who will support on local purchases and customs processes.
Qualifications
We
are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong relevant background and a
demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in
Rwanda. Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong relevant background and a
demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in
Rwanda. Please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- BA
degree from an accredited university; Good academic records (please
indicate your scores on your CV) - Minimum
2 – 5 years of working experience. - Strong
preference for some experience or degree in procurement, logistics, or
agriculture. - Preference
for some experience in team or project management. - Strong
relationship building and nurturing skills. - Ability
to work independently and prioritize. - Attention
to detail. - Proactiveness
in identifying, preventing, and solving problems. - Willingness
to travel on short notice within Rwanda. - Excellent
command of Kinyarwanda and English, basic (or better) command of French. - Communication
skills: a strong and confident personality able to communicate both
crystal clear and diplomatically. - Ability
to quickly grasp the essence of complex processes. - Demonstrated
computer skills MS Word, MS Excel. Comfortable with email and internet
searches - Managerial
and coordination skills. - Integrity
and a positive attitude, passionate about serving smallholder farmers. - Willingness
to commit for at least two years working with One Acre Fund.
Career
Growth and Development
Growth and Development
One
Acre Fund- Tubura 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- Tubura 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.
To
Apply
Apply
Please
click on this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41264122616951
.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.
click on this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41264122616951
.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.
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 Fraud Hotline: 0785443136 (Do not use this number for any purpose
other than reporting fraud attempts. If you misuse his number and use it for
general information about the position and not to report Fraud, we will not
consider you for this 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. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura Fraud Hotline: 0785443136 (Do not use this number for any purpose
other than reporting fraud attempts. If you misuse his number and use it for
general information about the position and not to report Fraud, we will not
consider you for this position).
One
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
colour, 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,
colour, region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by
the law.
