One Acre Fund Inputs Procurement Associate

Job Description

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance
 

Function: Inputs Procurement Associate 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Nairobi
 

Commitment: Minimum 2 years. This is a long term career position. Organization 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 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 seven years, we have grown to serve over 180,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.

Team Description: The Inputs Team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar lights, other necessary items).

This entails working with local and international suppliers to collect price quotes, negotiating to get the best price, ensuring the correct agreements are in place, and that deliveries to our warehouses are made on time. 

This requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring inputs for. 

The Inputs team serves One Acre Fund operations in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda, so the scope of work is truly international and involves understanding the different needs and available supply in all of these countries.  Primary Duties of the Inputs Procurement Associate:

Work with One Acre Fund operations teams to understand their seed needs and the quantities required and the deadlines for delivery

Maintain a database of local and international seed suppliers and understand which inputs they carry.

Constantly look out for new seeds in the market and maintain a database for all released seeds in all One Acre Fund countries of operation

Execute seed Quality check. Travel to Seed suppliers warehouses across Kenya and Tanzania required.

Provide support on Importation and exportation of seeds to and from suppliers and with other One Acre Fund countries of operations.

Work with One Acre Fund Logistics team to ensure correct deliveries

Reach out to suppliers to get price quotations and negotiate best possible prices.

Develop and maintain templates for purchase orders, contracts, and other required documents

Work with suppliers to sign contracts and place orders

Work with suppliers and One Acre Fund Logistics and Finance teams to ensure timely deliveries and payments.

Occasionally provide support on working with clearing agents, and Couriers.

Provide general support to Inputs Senior Associate and Inputs Team Manager.

If you have skills and experience in the areas above please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.
 

QualificationsWe are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organized and proactive.

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution, at least Second Upper preferred 

Minimum B- in KCSE or equivalent

Willingness to travel Across Tanzania and Kenya to supplier warehouses

Experience in procurement preferable, but not required

Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office

Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail

Proven ability to set and meet targets

Fluent in Kiswahili and English

Timeline: We are looking for someone to start immediately. Compensation: Competitive Salary

Benefits: Medical insurance cover, transport and Airtime allowance, housing allowance

Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual 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. 

Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance.One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

 

How to Apply

Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Inputs Procurement Associate + the place you heard of the position). 

Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for resume submissions is on the 10th April 2015 at 5pm.