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Kenya Program Strategy Lead
One Acre Fund
Consulting & Strategy
One Acre Fund
Consulting & Strategy
Rest of Kenya|Full TimeAgriculture, Fishing & Forestry|KSh Confidential 10h
Job Summary
we're seeking a results-driven professional to lead the strategy and planning for Kenya's field program.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description
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.
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 Design 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 a Program Lead, you will oversee one of the four sub-departments. You will report to the Program Design Manager. The sub-department you lead will depend on your interests and skills. You will:
Develop the 5-year and annual strategy for your sub-department
Manage a team of 1-3 staff, investing in their professional growth
Lead complex projects and strategic improvements required for the program to achieve its long-term goals
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 relevant work experience
Strategy: You can break down a complex problem, and identify bold solutions to address it
Project management: Design, plan and implement complex projects to success
Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and continuous improvement
Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
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
PREFERRED START DATE
We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.
JOB LOCATION
This role is based in Kakamega. You may work up to 25% remote from another location of your choice.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with experience
DURATION
Full-time job.
BENEFITS
Health insurance paid time off and comprehensive benefits.
SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
No; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from (Please contact us using the "Apply for this Job Posting" box below) address. Please report any suspicious communication here (), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
