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  • Posted: Dec 2, 2019
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2019
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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 and recently Malawi. Using a market-based ap...
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    Zambia Program Associate


    Location:
    Kabwe, Zambia
    Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
    Duration: Full-time

    Job Descriptions

    • The Zambia Program Associate’s primary responsibility is to successfully plan and manage projects to support the program to increase in scale and grow in impact for every farm family enrolled.
    • They will report to the Country Director, and manage innovations, operations, recruitment and strategy projects on an as-needed basis.

    Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Field Operations: Set annual strategic plan for collecting ~8 million dollar loan portfolio from farmers by the deadline, and manage individual projects to contribute to the goal. Individual projects could include Field Officer trainings, incentives selection and deliveries coordination, or managing a call center to clients behind the repayment targets.
    • Innovations: Plan and manage a trial focused on improving impact for each farmer we serve. Examples include facilitating a market access intervention or developing a new agricultural product to offer to farmers to increase diversification.
    • Recruitment: Support on sourcing and hiring strong talent for the company as we continue to grow.

    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
    Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to:

    • 2-5 years of relevant work experience
    • Strong project management skills
    • Language: English required
    • Fluency in Microsoft Excel
    • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
    • 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 Kabwe, Zambia for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role.
    • Excellent judgment in sensitive people issues, management skills, creative problem solving.

    Compensation

    • Commensurate with experience

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance, paid time off

    Sponsor International Candidates:

    • Yes. Zambia country nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on oneacrefund.org to apply

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