Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance
 Function: Office Administration
 Title: District Office Administrator
 Commitment: Six Month Contract with the possibility of extension based on performance

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an agricultural non-profit operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families grow their way out of poverty.  We provide farmers with a "market bundle" including education, finance, farm inputs, health products, and market access. 

Our program has proven impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure a more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  We are growing quickly. In seven years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year.  

We are seeking for an office manager who will manage our district office in Nyanza.One Acre Fund is looking for young hardworking and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.

Primary Duties

Managing all staff HR files    Providing  Field Director with up-to date HR documents and templatesEnsure that all staff are aware of current HR policies and that new policies are disseminated effectivelyOversee payroll submissions and staff loansOverall responsibility for the logistics, scheduling and materials preparation for staff selection or onboardingTracking all leave and disciplinary actions taken by and against employeesEnsure any staff timesheets are correctly signed and processed each monthPutting together district budgets and procurement requestsEnsuring prompt and accurate payment of casuals and all other district related paymentsCollecting and filing receipts for all transactionsManage the district emergency buffer and expense logReceive inventory and materials at Monday Meetings, signing off on amounts and distributing to field staff as appropriateSubmitting documentation of receipt of goods back to the logistics team    Coordinate preparation/logistics for district meetings/trainingsAssisting FD in compiling KPIs and other district data entry tasksGeneral organization of the district/hub office and maintaining supplies of stationary and equipmentRepresenting One Acre Fund as the front face of the OfficeMaintain communication and relationships with district relevant vendorsIf you have skills and experience in these areas, please highlight them in your resume.

Career 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 employees are passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with at least one year of work experience and a passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.  We are looking for exemplary candidates so please only apply if you fit these criteria:Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures.Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.Basic knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.Knowledge of business and management principles.Computer skills and knowledge of office software packagesLeadership experience in team management.Willingness to work in Nyanza.At least a Diploma in business, social science and IT and related courses from a recognized institution.Excellent communication skills.Judgment and problem solving abilityHigh levels of flexibility and multi-tasking.Excellent planning and organizing skillsWork and time management.Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and integrity.Problem analysis and assessment.Fluent in English and Kiswahili.Passionate about serving smallholder farmers.Commitment to humble service, continual growth and career development.Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by Saturday June 14th 2014. We will begin interviews soon after and plan to make an offer to begin immediately.
Compensation: Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Performance Based bonuses, transport and airtime allowances
Career 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. 

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: District office administrator + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation

ICAP at Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in county health facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following position:
Position: PMTCT District Coordinator
Location: Machakos with travel to ICAP-supported facilities in Eastern South
 Overall Job Function: The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) District Coordinators will oversee the day-to-day planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within ICAP-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. 
S/he will supervise Clinical officers and Nurse counselors providing PMTCT services in the ICAP-supported facilities within the district and will report to the regional PMTCT Advisor.Provide day-to-day technical support and supervision of the PMTCT services in facilities to support the provision of comprehensive PMTCT services in the MCH as per national guidelinesProvide technical support for the implementation and provision of comprehensive Early Infant Diagnosis services, in supported facilities within the districtsSupport the training and mentorship of health care workers on the national PMTCT guidelinesStrengthen linkages between PMTCT, follow-up of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and Comprehensive Care ClinicsWork closely with the ministry district PMTCT coordinators to oversee and supervise PMTCT services in the districtAssist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation for PMTCT and HEIParticipate in district PMTCT meetingsDegree in Nursing or Diploma in Clinical MedicineMore than 3 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activitiesExperience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCTAll applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 21st May 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Category: Full time, contract
Location: Isibania, Kuria West, Kenya.
Applicants must currently live in the region, or be willing to relocate for this position.

Overview:
Nuru International Kenya is an NGO with a mission of ending extreme poverty. With programs in agriculture, education, community economic development, and healthcare, Nuru’s Education Program aims to increase literacy levels among primary school-aged children in a sustainable and scalable way. Our team works with public, primary schools and facilitates literacy-focused programs during breaks in the school schedule to complement and reinforce the Kenyan curriculum. We are looking for a District Manager to fill the vacant position in Kuria West District.

The Nuru Education District Manager is a newly created role. The position may be staffed internally from Nuru Kenya staff or externally, as determined by the Education Program Manager and in coordination with the Chairman of Nuru Kenya.

Contract specifications will be in accordance with those established in the employment contract. This job description is a complement to the employment contract. Job performance will be evaluated based on the principles presented in this document. It is the employee’s duty to understand and perform these duties.

Manager: Education Program Manager, Chairman Philip Mohochi

Job responsibilities:
• Accomplish the goals of Nuru Kenya and the education program in a sustainable and scalable way.
• Develop high level program strategy including, but not limited to: sub-location scaling, outreach interventions, curriculum development, leadership development, and staffing.
• Manage the Training Manager and Program Leaders and oversee the success and management of their teams.
• Manage logistics of the outreach and learning center programs, plan and effectively implement scaling strategy, and coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team.
• Maintain excellent, collaborative relationships with school administration, teachers, community leaders, community members and Ministry Officials.
• Ensure the tracking and use of operational and impact metrics from M&E.
• Mentor Education staff and facilitate professional development across the team, focusing on management capacity and building perspective about the global education sector.
• Collaborate with the Education Training Manager in the development of curriculum and professional development modules for the Education team.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of sub-location scaling. Project financial and staffing needs in preparation for scaling.
• Routinely conduct strategic planning to ensure that Nuru Education can meet all programmatic goals.
• Create and maintain the budget for Nuru Education.
• Builds and maintains relationships with Kenya government officials. Obtains necessary Ministry approval for all programs at appropriate junctures. Writes 6 month Ministry report on Education team’s progress.
• Represent Nuru Kenya / Education to the general public and government.
• Sets and achieves short- and long- term goals related to the program.
• Maintain a presence in the field for at least 10% of the week, supervising programs and providing feedback/guidance.

If the district manager is staffed by a current Nuru Kenya staff, the candidate must:
• Demonstrate an ability to achieve all the above job functions during a trial period, after which an evaluation would be made to determine effectiveness.
• Submit to a trial period with no promise of continued employment in the DM capacity if unable to demonstrate the ability to achieve job responsibilities.

The successful candidate must present the following qualifications & competencies:
• University degree in education, international development, project management, or related area
• Speak fluent English (mandatory), Kiswahili (mandatory) and Kikurian (preferred)
• At least 3 - 5 years upper management experience. Demonstrated ability to competently manage 30+ subordinate staff
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, email)
• Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings
• Demonstrated ability to form working relationships with subordinates and peers
• Skilled in budgeting and planning under tight deadlines
• At least 3 years of experience developing literacy curriculum
• At least 3 years of developing and conducting training sessions
• Ability to use data from monitoring and evaluation to make programmatic decisions
• Demonstrated responsibility in managing and tracking complex budget expenditures
• Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the following:
• A CV that includes the applicant’s current phone number and email address
• A cover letter expressing why he/she is interested in the role
• Three professional references with contact information
• A copy of school transcripts as well as any relevant certificates that the candidates has obtained
Applications must be submitted by January 31,, 2013. Please submit your application to

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