Wanted
Exceptional professional with 5-10+ years of work experience with strong analytical skills, experience leading a team, managing relationships, developing strategy, and interest in agricultural supply chains and commodity markets. Financial markets, supply chain, or agriculture experience a plus.
Job Description
We are looking for a smart and structured project manager to lead the Inputs Team, which is responsible for sourcing all fertilizer, seed, solar lights, and other high value items for the entire organization. Your work will directly touch the lives of 200,000+ farmers across East Africa as you will be bringing them the newest, most cutting edge agricultural products. You will be managing a growing team of 7-10 people and purchasing 20,000+ metric tons of fertilizer, and 1,500+ metric tons of seed, our largest purchases as an organization, with a budget of $15 million+ annually. You will work directly with the top management of leading fertilizer and seed companies in East Africa and globally. Your work will have an immense impact on the organization’s financial sustainability and growth potential.
Responsibilities will include:
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular 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 and countries. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We seek exceptional professionals with a passion for supply chains and great relationship management skills. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Language: English required; Swahili and/or French would be very nice to have
Preferred Start Date: Flexible
Duration: Minimum two year’s commitment, full-time job
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