One Acre Fund NGO Kenya Young Professionals Program
One Acre Fund NGO Kenya Young Professionals Program
Job DescriptonOne Acre Fund is looking to place a cohort of paid interns and fellows in several departments in 2019.
For twelve to twenty-four weeks (Jan to April/ May to July), interns and fellows will work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from organizational leaders and provide support to One Acre Fund's operations.
Interns and fellows will be given substantial work assignments and asked to produce high quality deliverables.
Opportunities may be available in the following departments:
Business Development & Communications - tells the story of One Acre Fund's smallholder clients to donors, supporters and the world.
Finance, Audit – supports our operation with financial advice, reporting. Reduce waste and inefficiency by improving processes
Field Operations - serves farmers directly with training, input delivery and loan servicing
Government Relations and Policy - builds and maintain relationships with government and other stakeholders. Help shape rural development policy.
Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics - sources and delivers the quality inputs and supplies our farmers need each season
Product Innovations, Monitoring and Evaluations, Ag Research - conducts research that measures the impact of our core program and finds the next innovative solution for our farmers
People Operations - supports the rapidly growing One Acre Fund family of leaders, finds the next generation of talent.
Systems - Manages the data and business processes that help us reach farmers efficiently.
Tech - build the software and tools that help us serve more farmers
Interns and Fellows are valued members of the One Acre Fund family and we are looking for the best of the best – less than 1% of applicants will be placed.
We ask all staff to take a “Farmers First” attitude and approach their work with humility. Specific projects may change with the needs of the organization.
Eligibility
This program is designed to provide meaningful work opportunities for East and Southern Africa's brightest young professionals.
You are eligible to apply for this opportunity if you meet the below criteria:
You are a university graduate.
You can speak and read English fluently.
You hold citizenship or work authorization in Kenya.
Desired Qualification
We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates for several competitive positions.
No prior experience is required and candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Citizenship in Kenya – you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata page or your national ID card
Exceptional recent college graduate or young professional
Strong work experiences. Examples include part-time or full-time jobs, internships, fellowships or research positions while at school
Leadership experience at work, school clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA/Marks on your application)
Strong interest
in One Acre Fund’s work serving smallholder farmers
Strong desire for personal and professional growth
Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks
Ability to work both independently and part of a team
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Duration
Jan – April 2019, extensions available at your manager's discretion
Proffesional Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills- even at the intern and fellow level.
Your manager will invest time in your professional development.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and a final performance review upon completion of the internship period.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to help develop the skills that would put you on your desired career track.
Compensation
This is a paid program. Interns/Fellows will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract.
Those based at rural sites will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing. Internships are a recruiting initiative. Historically, about 40% of interns/fellows are hired on to full-time roles.
About One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund works to make African smallholder farmers more prosperous. We supply everything farmers need to grow more food and earn more income.
We deliver quality farm supplies on credit, deep in rural areas, and trainings to improve farmers’ harvests.
We currently serve 600,000 clients in six countries across Eastern and Southern Africa, and we aim to reach 1 million farm families by 2020.
One Acre Fund was founded in Kenya in 2006. In 2018, our team of 2,900 is working with more than 350,000 farmers. Our headquarters is in Kakamega with a small office in Nairobi.
How to Apply
Complete this application form by September 14, 2018. Submitting a CV is optional but you must complete the application form including two essays and proof of work eligibility.
As part of the application process, candidates will be required to complete written assessments, a phone interview and in-person interview at one of our offices.
Final selection will be made in December 2018. All candidates will be contacted - please do not email for an update on your application.
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund NGO Paid Internships in Kenya
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