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Job Description

The Systems Division at One Acre Fund Malawi is a collection of operations support functions including Logistics, Customer Engagement, Procurement, IT & Print, as well as Audit and Investigations. It works to (re)design and execute the processes necessary to keep up with program change, growth, and innovation.

We place a heavy emphasis on both execution and staff growth and development. We offer mentored stretch-projects to all staff because we believe that growth comes through practice. We are looking for individuals with great leadership potential and a knack for improving systems and turning things on their head. In this position, you will be challenged to think strategically while building your people and consultation management skills.

As a Systems Project Specialist, your role will include:

  • Overseeing our Logistics and Procurement departments.
  • Managing, mentoring and backstopping staff within these departments.
  • Coordinating closely with our global Logistics, Financial Advisory Services & Scale Innovations Divisions and rolling out global policies and projects.
  • Identifying, planning and implementing strategic projects for these departments.
  • Supporting Systems Lead in pushing forward initiatives to ‘Build Team’ and ‘Effectiveness’.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. 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. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 1-2 year(s) of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Strong work experiences (private or public sector). Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments).
  • Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
  • Experience in operations management a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong analytical skills – Candidates with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics encouraged to apply
  • Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your resume)
  • 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.
  • Language: English required

Preferred Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.

Note: We will not be able to sponsor a visa for this position.

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One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. Headquartered in Bungoma, Kenya, the organization works with farmers in rural villages throughout Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi.

Using a market-based approach, One Acre Fund facilitates activities and transactions at various levels of the farming value chain, including seed sourcing and market support. In 2015, farmers who worked with One Acre Fund realized a 300% return on their investment and significantly increased farm income on every planted acre.

One Acre Fund offers smallholder farmers an asset-based loan that includes: 1) distribution of seeds and fertilizer; 2) financing for farm inputs; 3) training on agriculture techniques; and 4) market facilitation to maximize profits. Each service bundle is around US$80 in value and includes crop insurance to mitigate the risks of drought and disease.

To receive the One Acre Fund loan and training, farmers must join a village group that is supported by a local One Acre Fund field officer. Field officers meet regularly with the farmer groups to coordinate delivery of farm inputs, administer trainings and to collect repayments. One Acre Fund offers a flexible repayment system: farmers may pay back their loans in any increment at any time during the growing season. Beyond their core program model, One Acre Fund also offers smallholder farmers opportunities to purchase additional products and services on credit. These include solar lights and reusable sanitary pads.

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Job Description

The Systems Division at One Acre Fund Malawi is a collection of operations support functions including Logistics, Customer Engagement, Procurement, IT & Print, as well as Audit and Investigations. It works to (re)design and execute the processes necessary to keep up with program change, growth, and innovation.

We place a heavy emphasis on both execution and staff growth and development. We offer mentored stretch-projects to all staff because we believe that growth comes through practice. We are looking for individuals with great leadership potential and a knack for improving systems and turning things on their head. In this position, you will be challenged to think strategically while building your people and consultation management skills.

As a Systems Project Specialist, your role will include:

  • Overseeing our Logistics and Procurement departments.
  • Managing, mentoring and backstopping staff within these departments.
  • Coordinating closely with our global Logistics, Financial Advisory Services & Scale Innovations Divisions and rolling out global policies and projects.
  • Identifying, planning and implementing strategic projects for these departments.
  • Supporting Systems Lead in pushing forward initiatives to 'Build Team' and 'Effectiveness'.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. 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. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 1-2 year(s) of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Strong work experiences (private or public sector). Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments).
  • Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
  • Experience in operations management a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong analytical skills - Candidates with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics encouraged to apply
  • Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your resume)
  • 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.
  • Language: English required

Preferred Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.

Note: We will not be able to sponsor a visa for this position.

2017-06-11

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