One Acre Fund Field Operations Associate Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
One Acre Fund Field Operations Associate Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
Job SummarySeeking an operations-minded professional with 3+ years of experience to drive innovative solutions in a rapidly changing program model and transitioning ground operations to a technologically-sound platform that creates operational efficiency.
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive.
We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests.
We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Team
The Field Operations Department is the largest team at all of One Acre Fund.
We focus on the short-term gains of our program and the management of our 2,700-person Field Team to create results.
We work with annual strategists across departments to ensure the program operates efficiently and in-sync across 50+ districts and 4 major operational regions of the country.
It is the Field Operations department’s responsibility to ensure that we provide a seamless, farmer-focused service while adapting to a changing market.
Responsibilities
Manage 2-3 sub-teams with up to 35 team members and develop a high-performance culture through mentorship and professional development support
Oversee strategic direction for 2-3 portfolios (examples: Tablet integration, Customer Protection, Field deliveries, Insurance, Warranty, Field offices) and manage cross-departmental relationships
Lead project design and implementation to accomplish business outcomes – set goals and measurements, report on progress, manage
crisis response, hold the team accountable to strategic results
Participate in global Field Operations work and work with other country programs
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.
For this role specifically
3+ years of work experience and a demonstrated passion for development work
3+ years successfully managing complex projects leading to measurable results
2+ years managing teams successfully
Demonstrated success managing program portfolios and complex systems
Experience working in high-performance culture and collaborative teams
A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least 2 years – this is a long-term, career-track role Bachelor’s degree
Language: English required, knowledge of Swahili preferred
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Field Operations Associate Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
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