Kenya Home Deliveries Lead at One Acre Fund

About The Role

Working with our program-embedded Logistics team presents the opportunity to build upon operational foundations, and explore new ways to impact thousands of farm families.

The Home Deliveries Lead will play an important role in the team that delivers millions of kilograms of goods each year directly to hundreds of thousands of farm families across Kenya. You will have several direct reports i.e. Home Delivery Coordinators / Supervisors who will support in delivery of inputs to clients. You will report to the Kenya Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage execution, improvements and operational excellence of all Home Deliveries for the Kenya Program
• Manage design and implementation of policies on how to conduct Client Duka pick-ups
• Oversee the relevant supplier and vendor relationships performing all Home Deliveries
• Coordinate with One Acre Fund teams to build new technologies and systems for Deliveries
• Manage farm to export Aggregation Logistics for the Market Access programs
• Measurements owned: Client cost per KM for Home Delivery; # Hours to Deliver; Delivery Accuracy; and Market Access Indicators.

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, you will have:

• Work experiences of 2 or more years. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, experience in supply chain, logistics, or other operational management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Operational Management.
• Leadership experience building teams and working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Language: Fluent English. Knowledge of Swahili or regional Kenyan languages are desirable.