One Acre Fund Program Strategy Director Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
One Acre Fund Program Strategy Director Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
Job SummaryThe Program Strategy Director leads the strategy and planning for our largest field program.
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.
Job Description
One Acre Fund Kenya is our largest and fastest-growing country of operation, and is one of the largest social enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa.
By 2030, we aim to transform every farming community in Kenya, and serve more than 1.5 million Kenyan farm families.
The Program Strategy team leads the strategy and planning for Kenya’s field program.
The team consists of four sub-departments, each focused on an essential program goal:
Impact – maximizing the yields and quality of life benefits for farmers
Enrollment and marketing – increasing the number of farmers we serve
Repayment – ensuring our program remains financially sustainable while maintaining excellent customer service
Expansion – bringing our program to new areas of the country
As Program Strategy Director, you will oversee the strategy and management of these four sub-departments. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will be a member of One Acre Fund Kenya’s senior leadership team.
You will:
Work with other senior leaders to shape One Acre Fund Kenya’s vision and goals
Oversee the strategy and planning of Program Design’s four sub-departments
Directly manage two senior staff, and a lead a team of 13 staff
Foster a healthy team culture of inclusion, fun and continuous improvement
Lead recruitment and talent
development for the Program Design team
Manage a budget of KES 1.6 billion
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
We are looking for professionals with 8+ years of experience leading teams to success, and a passion for serving smallholder farmers.
Kenyan nationals who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
Strategy: You can critically analyse a complex problem, and identify bold solutions to address it
Project management: You can design, plan and implement complex projects to success
Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
Growth mindset: You’re enthusiastic about learning, feedback and continuous improvement
Cross-cultural fluency: You will work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Mentorship: You support others to achieve their professional goals
Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor’s Degree
A willingness to commit to living in a rural area for at least two years
English required; Kiswahili strongly preferred
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Program Strategy Director Jobs in Kakamega, Kenya
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