One Acre Fund: Head of Kenya Marketing and Enrollment Job 2019
Seeking a strategic and resourceful professional to help us grow our program through developing our marketing strategy and leading the operational planning for our annual farmer enrollment.
JOB OVERVIEW
TEAM: Field Operations
LOCATION: Kenya
LOCATION TYPE: Various location types
CAREER LEVEL: Professionals
OPEN TO National applicants only
JOB DESCRIPTION
One Acre Fund Kenya is our largest and fastest-growing country of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to transform every farming community in Kenya through sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. The Head of Marketing and Enrollment leads the strategy and planning to reach hundreds of thousands more farmers each year.
The Head of Marketing and Enrollment will join our Program Design team, and report to our Director of Program Design.
Responsibilities include:
- Build 5-year strategy to rapidly grow the number of clients we serve
- Drive from strategy to a concrete yearly plan for marketing and enrollment activities
- Lead major projects to increase our market penetration
- Manage a small team of middle- to senior-level staff
- Conduct targeted research to address major program questions
- Manage communication of key decisions and priorities across all teams, from senior leadership to field staff
CAREER GROWTH
We have a 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 can shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for professionals with 6+ years of relevant work experience, and a passion for serving smallholder farmers. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- 3+ years of managing a successful team
- Project management: Design, plan and implement complex projects to success
- Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and continuous improvement
- Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
- Cross-cultural fluency: You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Leadership experience in the marketing sector is an advantage
- Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor’s Degree
- A willingness to commit to living in a rural area for at least two years
- English required; Kiswahili strongly preferred
PREFERRED START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
65% Kakamega, 35% Nairobi or location of your choice
COMPENSATION
Consistent with experience
DURATION
Full-time job
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
No; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.
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.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, 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.