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Job Title:   Project Management Officer  

Organisation: Agricycle Global

Duty Station:  Kenya

About US:

Agricycle closes the gap between smallholders in developing economies and global markets by democratizing access to the agricultural value chain through our distributed network and portfolio of upcycled ingredients. Agricycle is a for-profit benefit corporation and startup, meaning we operate in a fast-moving environment to disrupt the status quo and create social, economic and environmental impact.

Job Summary:  As our Team Success Officer in Kenya, you will report to the Senior Team Success Coordinator of EA in conjunction with the Director of East Africa (based in Kenya). You will assume full responsibility for successfully initiating, designing, planning, controlling, executing, monitoring, and closing projects. Using your organizational and management skills, you will have the potential to shape Agricycle’s trajectory, helping to reduce costs, maximize company efficiencies, and increase revenue.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the success of projects via active management and reporting

• Organize the project tasks in a timeline that will get the project completed by the deadline.
• Engage the team members involved in the project to ensure understanding of upcoming tasks due.
• Engage in performance management of the team assigned.

Predict resources needed to achieve project objectives.

• Identify strategies that help reduce cost and maximize efficiency in the projects.
• Manage the projects and assign tasks to the appropriate team members.
• Communicate with all stakeholders to ensure projects are moving along smoothly.
• Identify issues and develop solutions for any problems that arise during the project.
• Manage and review the team’s time sheet to ensure the project remains on schedule.
• Accomplish all other reasonable responsibilities provided by supervising team members.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a University degree in project management, or other related fields.
• One year of previous employment (not necessarily continuous) in office settings.
• Highly creative with a hunger for innovation and are natural born problem solvers.
• Motivated by a passion to make the world a better place and love to take on challenges.
• Servant leaders who help to build the team and take on whatever role is necessary.
• Eager to learn and thrive in the fast-paced “fail fast, fail often” startup culture we embody.
• Collaborative in a highly diverse and global team and can work independently when remote.
• Critical and strategic thinkers with strong decision-making skills.
• Empathetic and patient, knowing no task is below them.
• Strong team players, knowing teamwork is necessary and that each role supports the other.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to speak and write in English fluently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong work ethic and unimpeachable integrity.
• Readiness and ability to regularly perform under pressure and within short timeframes.
• Readiness to travel anywhere in East Africa and sometimes work odd hours to match US time zones.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer applications, especially: gmail and google drive.
• Top skills: Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Supply chain management, Team Management, Project management, Leadership and teamwork, Verbal/written communication

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below. Attach the following as one combined PDF: a) cover letter addressed to the Director of East Africa; b) CV with three reachable referees; and c) academic or other qualification documents. Clearly state the position you are applying for in your letter.

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Deadline: 24^th March 2022 by 5:00pm EAT

NB: Agricycle does not charge for applications or interviews.

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