Job Opportunities at One Acre Fund

Job Description

The Program Associate coordinates closely with departments across One Acre Fund’s in-country and global teams. In addition, he/she is responsible for producing or overseeing the production of all materials, trainings, and procedures associated with his/her trials.

Responsibilities for this role would include, but are not limited to:

Strategy & Vision

• Align trial objectives with One Acre Fund’s strategic vision
• Set a clear burden of proof for trials, measure outcomes against that burden of proof, and make recommendations for whether the trial should be implemented at scale

Trial Design and Management

• Design, manage, and coordinate trials and design processes, focusing principally on initiatives that increase One Acre Fund’s impact, scale, and sustainability
• Apply Human Centered Design methods, maintaining a design focus on One Acre Fund farmers.
• Drive quantitative rigor by applying statistical methods to design and analysis that allow critical questions to be answered clearly.
• Create detailed project plans that allow for seamless execution of complex operations
• Develop a deep understanding of One Acre Fund systems and processes in order to make smart trial design and execution choices
• Clearly document all stages of the trial planning process, to allow staff in other countries or future years to understand the work and the findings come out of every trial

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate closely with departments across One Acre Fund’s in-country and global teams
• Manage collaboration with Field and Systems teams whenever relevant

Management & Training

• Manage one to three junior staff members and ensure consistent and high quality professional development for all direct reports
• Effectively utilize human resources to drive forward especially complex projects

Spending and Budgeting

• With manager support, create a budget for trials
• Regularly review monthly actual spending against planned spending. Keep all projects operating to maximum efficiency and within planned budget.
• Make financially sound project recommendations that take into consideration OAF’s long-term sustainability

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests heavily in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style 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.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, managing supply chains, helping to scale a successful project or business).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate an abstract idea into a concrete action plan
• Data analysis skills and experience with setting up both qualitative and quantitative trials
• Prototyping and experience in Human Centered Design are preferred
• Computer skills: Excel required; experience in STATA or R preferred
• Leadership experience at work.
• Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
• A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years - this is a long-term, career-track role.
• The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.

Language: English required in Kenya. Swahili-speakers strongly encouraged to apply.Preferred Start Date

Preferred Start Date

February 2019

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits

Sponsor International Candidates

No

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Job Description

One Acre Fund's Senior Vice President of Policy and Partnerships oversees three of the organization's external-facing teams: government relations and policy, communications, and partnerships. The Policy and Partnerships Analyst will enhance the Senior Vice President's leadership capacity by providing executive and strategic support in a one-on-one working relationship. This person will report directly to the Senior Vice President and will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on everything from cross-departmental systems to external partnerships.

The ideal candidate has strong experience working in a support role to senior-level staff. Experience working in international development organizations is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Departmental management and strategic planning

• Manage team goals and accountability mechanisms for all Policy and Partnerships teams
• Support yearly work planning and strategic tools development for the Senior Vice President
• Help support 5-year growth and strategic plan creation
• Manage updates and annual schedule for budgets and staff charts
• Support team retreat planning and team culture building through strategic initiatives
• Support recruitment and hiring activities across all Policy and Partnerships teams
• Lead targeted research to help guide strategic thinking on new projects or initiatives

Leadership support and stakeholder management

• Help prepare the Senior Vice President for Board meetings and presentations
• Help coordinate or create materials for General Partners meetings and related committees
• Support the Senior Vice President on the organization-wide internal coaching program
• Design and prepare trainings for the Senior Vice President to facilitate

External relations support

• Vet external partnerships on behalf of the organization
• Edit and complete first drafts of written communications to external stakeholders
• Coordinate with the communications and business development teams to maximize the ROI of the Senior Vice President's external meetings and outreach activities
• Build and administer systems to ensure effective network management of top-priority Policy and Partnerships contacts, and support the cultivation of new strategic relationships

Executive and administrative support

• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Senior Vice President, and determine an appropriate course of action, referral or response
• Proactively build or improve on structures and systems to boost productivity and unlock additional strategic capacity for the Senior Vice President
• Support scheduling and traveling planning for the Senior Vice President when required

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

We are seeking an exceptional professional(s) with at least 2 years of work experience and a demonstrated interest in partnerships or external relations. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience supporting a senior-level staffer, ideally in a non-profit or start-up environment (preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated organizational abilities, particularly in unstructured environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across many different departments effectively
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience in or understanding of international development is desired but not required
• Good humor, patience and a humble approach to service
• A willingness to commit to this position for the long-term (minimum 2 years)
• English fluency required

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits.

Sponsor International Candidates

No; must have existing rights to work in one of our countries of operation. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.