Seed Analyst

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

You will oversee seed sample testing, manage machines and equipment in the seed laboratory, and manage seed laboratory data collection, data storage and management. You will ensure the cleaning and organization of the laboratory, as well as managing waste disposal and monitoring stock levels of materials. Additionally, you will coordinate seed laboratory accreditation, implement necessary improvements, and manage the seed recertification.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure seed quality testing & seed recertification.
• You will support end-to-end running of the seed lab and in-ground station.
• You will ensure compliance and adherence to KEPHIS & ISTA standards.
• Seed lab team management.
• You will ensure that all seed recertification is well planned with internal stakeholders, including the logistics team, and external stakeholders.
• You will respond to germination issues raised by internal clients as received from the field.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong 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’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Must be a KEPHIS Gazetted seed analyst
• 2+ years of experience in seed testing.
• Basic level of excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) proficiency.
• Project management and record management skills.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kakamega, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

20^th February 2024

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 (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

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.