Procurement Associates Job Vacancy at One Acre Fund in Bungoma and Nairobi Kenya 2013
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year. We are seeking a Procurement Associate to help us manage our purchasing needs as an organization.
This role would require strong critical thinking skills, a willingness to patiently communicate internally with directors and department managers as well as external vendors to help solve problems. The position requires a person with a strong positive attitude and a desire to grow their career in the role.
Primary Duties of the Procurement Associate
- Manage relationships with all OAF suppliers and maintain supplier database;
- Execute purchases for various departments at OAF;
- Build relationships with new suppliers;
- Be flexible and willing to learn and execute new systems and processes as needed;
- Help develop and execute systems and processes to manage OAF procurement;
- Provide accurate reports of tasks accomplished;
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the manager.
Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with one to two years of work experience.
- Undergraduate degree from a recognised academic institution
- Educational background in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, business management or related study is an added advantage!
- Minimum C+ in KCSE or equivalent
- Work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO’s
- Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
- A willingness to commit to living in Bungoma for a long-term position
- Leadership and management experience at work or outside of work
- Proven ability to set and meet targets
- Fluent in Kiswahili and English
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
- Experience in Procurement or supply chain management
- Experience working at an NGO
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Procurement Associate + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.