Job Description
You'll manage the Ethiopia Procurement operations and team, overseeing the purchase of operational goods and services on behalf of One Acre Fund smallholder farmers. The team fulfills all the procurement needs necessary for the proper functioning of One Acre Fund’s program. You will report to the Systems Lead in the Systems Department.
Job Level
JL 7
Location
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Expected Manager
Nathan Anderith
Will this position be managing others?
Yes
Key Job Responsibilities
- Management
- Manage a team of 1-2 people while providing support to the daily operations of the team and their professional development.
- Set clear and well-documented expectations for all team members and hold staff accountable to these rigorous expectations.
- Excellence in Execution
- Deliver requested items on time with the correct specifications below market prices
- For seed procurements, ensure that all seed meets our quality and purity requirements i.e. coordinate quality assurance activities and implement best practices
- Maintain accurate procurement data in all systems
- Maintain transparency and compliance of the procurement process
- Operate with absolute integrity at all time while dealing with vendors and payments
- Follow a detailed procurement and documentation process with few mistakes
- Process Improvement
- Review existing processes including policies and systems to implement improvements that save time and money
- Implement standard practices to improve efficiency and service while support strategic sourcing initiatives
Top Skills and Qualifications
- Project management skills
- 2+ years experience in Procurement related work
- A creative mind where you constantly look for alternative solutions to problems when you hit an obstacle
- Customer service oriented - able to regulate emotions during stressful times and communicate in a helpful fashion
- 1+ years of experience in leadership and team management.
- Experience using Google Suites and Microsoft Office
- Excellent data analysis skills
- Language: English and Amharic required
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is open to Ethiopian citizens, permanent residents, and origin cardholders.
Application Deadline
1 April 2024. Applications after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information reach out to nathan.anderith@oneacrefund.org
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
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.