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Job Title: Inputs Logistics OfficerIndustry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance
Function: Inputs Procurement
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Nairobi
Commitment: Minimum 2 years.
This is a long term career position.
Organization Description:
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania 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.
We are growing quickly.
In seven years, we have grown to serve over 180,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.
Team Description:
The Inputs Team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar lights, other necessary items).
This entails working with local and international suppliers to collect price quotes, negotiating to get the best price, ensuring the correct agreements are in place, and that deliveries to our warehouses are made on time.
This requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring inputs for.
The Inputs team serves One Acre Fund operations in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda, so the scope of work is truly international and involves understanding the different needs and available supply in all of these countries.
Primary Duties of the Logistics and Administrative Officer:
Logistics and Procurement:

Support Logistics Senior Associate in arranging, coordinating, and tracking fertilizer deliveries.

Coordinate with truck companies in East Africa

Execute fertilizer Quality Checking process in Mombasa. Travel to Mombasa for extended periods of time is required.

Maintain a database of logistics providers

Provide support on working with clearing agents and insurance companies

Generate RFQs, with information given by Associates and Managers on the team

Follow up with suppliers to ensure that deliveries are made timelyAdmin:

Maintain team records; Responsibility for all filing

Request and track payments; work closely with finance team

Occasionally, go to suppliers warehouses to pick up items

Organize courier shipments to suppliers and other countries where One Acre Fund operates

Maintain templates for purchase orders, contracts, and other required documents

Provide general administrative support to Inputs Team Manager

If you have skills and experience in the areas above please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.Qualifications

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organized and proactive.Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution, at least Second Upper preferred

Minimum B- in KCSE or equivalent

Willingness to spend several weeks at a time in Mombasa at supplier warehouses

Experience in procurement and logistics preferable, but not required

Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office

Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail

Proven ability to set and meet targets

Fluent in Kiswahili and EnglishTimeline: We are looking for someone to start immediately.
Compensation: 25,000 Ksh/month
Benefits:
Coverage of part of insurance premium, Transport and Airtime Allowance, housing stipend Career development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and two annual career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Opportunity to grow and salary increase are based on personal performance.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume only tokenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Inputs Logistics and Admin Officer + the place you heard of the position).
Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.
Applications to be submitted before 17th February 2015.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted