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ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 7,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will support a variety of projects related to program administration, program improvement & learning, and operational quality control for the Ethiopia office of One Acre Fund. You will contribute to the effective management and administration of a rapidly-growing TREE project that provides high-quality tree seedlings to farmers in the Amhara region by supporting hundreds of tree-growing nurseries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect and analyze data related to various field activities to track progress and improve program quality
- Conduct field visits (in-person & remote) to monitor and support field activities, including staff interviews and surveys
- Support administrative processes, including calculating staff reimbursements and payroll, printing and document collation, and submitting procurement requests
- Gather and communicate information to and from a field staff of over sixty people
- Support staff trainings on new technologies and other topics
- Update and maintain computer-based spreadsheets, calendars, and other documents
- You will report to an English- speaking international manager
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
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and email
- Strong typing skills (speed and accuracy)
- Fluent verbal and written English
- Fluent verbal and written Amharic
- Experience with basic data analysis
- Familiarity with basic scientific research principles
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to:
- Quickly reach a large number of people by phone
- Speak in front of a group
- Proactively follow-up with stakeholders
- Be persistent in requests for information or assistance
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis, agriculture, research, office administration or communication
- AND/OR a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields
- (Desired but not required) – 1+ years of field experience working within a community)
- Experience with field visits preferred
PREFERRED START DATE
Late December 2020 or early January 2021
JOB LOCATION
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (frequent travel to rural field sites will be necessary)
BENEFITS
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Airtime stipend
- Laptop computer (loaned)
SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
No
Gender
Women are highly encouraged to apply
APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 4th
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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