One Acre Fund - People Innovations Associate - Jobs in Kenya
One Acre Fund - People Innovations Associate - Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary: Independently scope and execute high-priority People projects for the Kenya program by relating well to our team at all levels and discussing staffing issues effectively with the leadership.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
Together with global and Kenya leadership, contribute to setting a clear vision and set of priorities for team culture, diversity, and inclusion within the Kenya program.
Gather team feedback on ways we can make One Acre Fund an exceptional place to work. Turn that feedback into a clear project pipeline to help ensure we are meeting our career promises to all staff and driving forward career opportunities across our team.
Drive forward the results of two our key objectives for the long-rain 2019 season:
We have a clear, shared vision for team culture and are actively working towards it.
Every staff member at every job grade knows how they are performing against expectations in their current role.
Project Management
Scope and implement high-priority projects relating to team culture, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and People Ops.
Create and maintain a key set of team metrics to measure our impact on staff satisfaction, culture, and D&I.
Work with key stakeholders to execute and monitor projects, ensuring successful outcomes in creating a more positive, inclusive team culture.
Some initial projects the People Innovations Associate will work on include:
Standardized pay grade definitions: Work closely with department heads to ensure pay grade definitions clearly articulate the scope and responsibilities of roles at each level. Work with leadership to create plans for introducing the updated definitions to their teams.
Team & Culture
Serve as a leader and role model to the Kenya team at large. Model the One Acre Fund values, invest in people, and engage across the team.
Manage and create feedback channels to ensure all staff groups can be heard and receive clear communication from country leadership. Keep pulse on
team feedback and concerns.
The ideal candidate will be able to relate well to staff at all levels, mediate conflict, and discuss staffing issues effectively with leadership.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2+ years of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization accomplishments.
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in Kakamega, Kenya for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role.
Language: English required, Kiswahili fluency a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 31st July 2019
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund - People Innovations Associate - Jobs in Kenya
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