Job Title: Procurement
Associate
Associate
Organization: One Acre
Fund
Fund
Duty Station: Kamuli,
Uganda
Uganda
About 1AF:
One Acre Fund is a Non-profit
working in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education,
finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful
– every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average
gain in farm income per acre.
working in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education,
finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful
– every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average
gain in farm income per acre.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Record
purchase requests from various districts and departments in One Acre Fund - Solicit
market prices and bids from vendors for approval before order placement - The
incumbent will also place purchase orders and follow up with vendors to
ensure timely delivery of goods and services - Ensure
quality check item quality and quantity upon initial receive of delivery - Update
and improve vendor database - Prepare
and submit documentation for payment approval and for filing - Manage
inventory in local store and keep accurate records - In
charge of fleet management logistical support during One Acre Fund input delivery
periods to consist of coordinating with transporters, inspecting trucks
and equipment, problem solving transport issues reported in the field
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: All
interested applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of
equal importance):
interested applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of
equal importance):
- Completion
and good results in high school and College or University - At
least one year work experience in the field of procurement or a similar
field - Strong
work ethic and ability to handle a demanding, pressurized environment - Possess
the ability to seek solutions to challenging problems and requests - Ability
to work well with minimal supervision - Possess
excellent organizational skills and customer service skills - Strong
sense of ethics, honesty and integrity - Strong
sense of accountability and responsibility - Excellent
written and verbal communicator - Willing
to work and reside in Kamuli, with some possible travel to Jinja and
Kampala.
How to Apply:
The applicants should email their
cover letters and updated resumes to: [email protected] (Subject
line: Procurement Assistant + the place you heard of the position) plus your
salary expectation
cover letters and updated resumes to: [email protected] (Subject
line: Procurement Assistant + the place you heard of the position) plus your
salary expectation
Deadline: 30th November 2014 by 5pm
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