One Acre Fund - IT Staff Job in Western Kenya

Industry: Information Technology / Nonprofit

Function: Management
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Western Kenya
 

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, 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.  

We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description
 

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the various complex IT functions of the organization – from setting up and maintaining networks, internet connections for multiple offices, database maintenance etc.

Primary Duties of IT Staff

• Maintaining all Company Critical Hardware– Servers, Routers, Switches, Access points, PCs, UPS, Printers, Projectors, cameras, and ensuring that IT equipment have service packs installed.
• Installing and Configuring New IT Equipment – Servers, PCs, Laptops, Phones, Internet modems, Netbooks, Projectors etc
• Training Staff on IT Applications and Processes - Coordinating with head of departments on identifying training needs and training users on a one to one or on a group basis on usage of various IT systems or applications
• Select Database Upgrades
• Preventative Maintenance - Carrying out preventive maintenance on various IT equipment and software
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Clients
• IT Support - Capturing all user requests as they come in via phone or email on the incidents management system and ensuring users get updates on the status and progress of their requests.  Escalating IT calls (Tickets) to administrators and vendors as necessary
• IT Procurement - Liaising with vendors to ensure that company equipment are serviced and maintained as per SLAs and annual schedules.
• IT Policy Design - Designing and updating IT policies/procedures on security, configurations, tests, patches, etc.
• Management – This role has the potential to manage 1-2 additional IT staff as experience and department growth necessitates.
• Miscellaneous - Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in developing its staff.  We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular performance reviews.

Qualifications
 

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of two years of work experience in a technical IT support role.  

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, organized and committed. 

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Diploma Information Technology or related
• Two years experience in Technical IT Support
• Holders with IT Certifications are encouraged to apply
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to manage multiple projects at one time
• Clear communicator
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to quickly learn new IT systems and databases
• Experience in training staff on IT systems and processes

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2012
 

Compensation: Starting salary range of 18,000/- to 20,000/- with Performance Based Incentives
 

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: IT Staff + the place you heard of the position) 

One Acre Fund - Vehicle and Logistics Associate Job in Kenya

Industry: Non-profit/International Development
 

Function: Support and Maintenance
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Vehicle and Logistics Associate
 

Job Location: Rural Kenya
 

Commitment: Long term career position   
 

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, 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. 

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
 

Profile
 

We are looking for an individual with significant experience as a practicing mechanic to provide outstanding vehicle maintenance for One Acre Fund’s fleet, as well as to provide assistance to the logistics department.
 

Role Description
 

Primary role: to provide timely, safe, and cost effective repairs and preventive maintenance of fleet equipment. 

Secondary role: to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
 

Primary Role: Vehicle Fleet Manager

Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles

Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance in fleet.
• Keep vehicle repair and maintenance histories
• Keep vehicle repair and maintenance budget
• Perform daily cosmetic checks on vehicles
• Procure genuine parts at competitive prices, subject to biannual external audits
• Establish and maintain a repair booking procedure
• Ensure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to operations
• Keep accurate service records
• Ensure cars are properly insured and licenses renewed in good time
• Pick up and deliver vehicles

Secondary Role: Logistics Associate
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.

Accountabilities:

• You will assist in Warehousing at the NCPB
• You will assist in Agricultural Support Unit
• You will facilitate the disbursement of input and incentives together with the logistic team
• You will facilitate deliveries in special projects
• You will perform any other official duties as required by your supervisor

Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• At least two years as a practising mechanic
• Must be a competent driver with a valid driving licence
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Minimum of one year related work experience in maintaining fleet vehicles.
• Experience working with 4x4s and logistics vehicles.
• Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred
• Must have orientation towards customer service and safety
• Have exceptional proactive problem solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional punctuality and timeliness
• Able to handle multiple priorities and effectively communicate issues to supervisor and customers
• Positively motivates self and others and promotes teamwork; develops team members
• Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Bungoma – Western Kenya.

Education Qualifications

• Minimum of Certificate qualification in Vehicle Mechanics
• Certificate in basic computer studies
• Certification in Logistics/procurement will be an added advantage

Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. 

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2012
 

Compensation: Starting Salary range of 11,000/- to 15,000/-with Performance Based Incentives
 

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
 

Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
 

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
 

To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Vehicle and Logistics Associate + the place you heard of the position) 

Sales Executives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 A Consulting Company based in Nairobi is looking for suitable sales executives to acquire clients. Good performance incentives offered.

The duties will involve:

• Sales and marketing of services.
• Lead Generation
• New client acquisition

Requirements:

• Diploma in sales and marketing or any related field.
• Experience in sales for at least one year.
• Good people skills.
• Self-motivated and Self-driven.
• Proactive and out-going personality.

Interested candidates should send their C.V and application letters clearly stating why they are suitable for the job to info@indiakonnekt.com not later than 14th June 2012.

REGLAP - Communications Intern Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference: REGLAP Communications Intern

Background

The Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities is a consortium of agencies that promotes lesson learning and documents good practice. 

Its focus is on strengthening dryland resilience in the Horn of Africa and advocating for improved policy and practice among governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.  

The Consortium currently includes: CARE, Cordaid, Dan Church Aid, IUCN, Save the Children and is led by Oxfam GB.

The REGLAP programme is currently funded by ECHO’s Drought Risk Reduction Action Plan (DRRAP), and will operate from Jan 2012 to June 2013 focusing on three result areas:

1. Evidence based DRR good practice is identified or developed, and disseminated to governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.

2. National governments and key stakeholders are including DRR good practice in their strategies/plans.

3. Increased agreement by DRRAP partners, and other key organisations, on priorities for building resilience for joint advocacy and implementation.

REGLAP 4 has the following structure:

1. Country Advocacy Groups (consisting of a country lead, CSO national network and other interested agencies) will advocate on the key constraints to resilience building for the drylands among governments and other key actors. 
 

2. Regional Learning Groups on key issues (community approaches, water, and the evidence base for advocacy), will develop good practice models and guidance, and strengthen the evidence base for dryland resilience promotion.
 

3. The REGLAP Secretariat will support the country and learning groups and co-ordinate the project.

REGLAP collaborates closely with local CSOs and networks, governments, research organisations and ECHO DRRAP partners including FAO, UNDP DDC, UNICEF and UNISDR.

We are looking for a bright and capable communications intern, ideally a postgraduate, who is looking to start a career in international development work, or who is early on in their career and looking to gain more experience in a large international organisation.

Objectives of the placement
 

The intern will work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to support the communications work of the project.  

This will include supporting the production and dissemination of the REGLAP outputs including a good practice journal, studies, technical briefs and good practice principles. 

Facilitate communication with partners and interested others through an e-list of developments. 

Maintain the REGLAP webpage and a database of key good practice documents.  

Help organise events such as meetings and workshops and take minutes as required.

What we are looking for

• Candidates from under-represented backgrounds within the regional office. Candidates form arid areas and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• High-potential candidates who can demonstrate some level of leadership and initiative either inside or outside of the work arena.
• Candidates who are committed to drylands development and social justice.
• High level of computer literacy including word, web use and excel.
• Ideally a postgraduate qualification or at the minimum good first degree (any subject)
• Good written, communications and numeracy skills.
• Confidence to build relationships and work effectively with others at all levels
• Available to commit for 6 months and to travel as required. 
• No more than 3 years after finishing university/postgraduate study.

What we can offer
 

We can offer a 6-month placement with a monthly stipend of KES 30,101.  

You will be supported in your career development through a development plan.  

Although the purpose of this internship is not to facilitate longer-term employment within Oxfam, assistants will be encouraged to apply competitively to any opportunities arising within Oxfam as appropriate.

To apply
 

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining why you think you would be suitable for this opportunity, referring to the criteria above, to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 18th June 2012.    

Please indicate in the subject line the post you are applying for.  

The intern would start as soon as possible.