{"id":805620,"date":"2025-05-05T16:58:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=805620"},"modified":"2025-08-14T03:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:32:48","slug":"805620-one-acre-fund-internship-gsc-seed-lab-kakamega","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=805620","title":{"rendered":"Internship - GSC Seed Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>About One Acre Fund<\/h4>\n<p>Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.To learn more, please see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oneacrefund.org\/careers\/why-work-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Why Work Here<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"External Link\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#1d72cd; stroke:#1d72cd; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\">\r\n                            <g fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(0.5959368,0,0,0.5959368,-2.3837472,-2.2212188)\">\r\n                                <path d=\"m 40,24.965598 c 0,-0.552285 0.447715,-1 1,-1 0.552285,0 1,0.447715 1,1 0,3.469059 -0.129275,6.918922 -0.387834,10.349539 -0.334407,4.436897 -3.860867,7.963515 -8.297748,8.298115 C 29.895466,43.871087 26.457309,44 23,44 19.540669,44 16.100512,43.870937 12.679584,43.6128 8.2429399,43.278024 4.7167289,39.751579 4.3822446,35.314912 4.127407,31.934695 4,28.519214 4,25.068519 4,21.588185 4.1296049,18.127086 4.3888246,14.685273 4.723001,10.248145 8.2495818,6.7212457 12.68668,6.3866649 16.10527,6.128885 19.543061,6 23,6 23.552285,6 24,6.4477152 24,7 24,7.5522847 23.552285,8 23,8 19.593137,8 16.205509,8.1270043 12.837064,8.381003 9.3859872,8.6412326 6.6430914,11.384376 6.3831764,14.835476 6.1277288,18.227205 6,21.638202 6,25.068519 6,28.469267 6.1255362,31.834597 6.3765849,35.164557 6.6367394,38.615298 9.3793476,41.358088 12.830071,41.61847 16.200821,41.87282 19.590779,42 23,42 c 3.407228,0 6.795216,-0.127032 10.164018,-0.381085 3.450907,-0.260245 6.19371,-3.00317 6.453804,-6.454089 C 39.872604,31.784331 40,28.384605 40,24.965598 Z M 40.834267,5.7513115 c -0.09391,-0.015809 -0.190403,-0.024039 -0.288813,-0.024039 H 30.543365 c -0.552285,0 -1,-0.4477152 -1,-1 0,-0.5522847 0.447715,-1 1,-1 h 10.002089 c 2.058516,0 3.727273,1.6687569 3.727273,3.7272728 v 9.9999997 c 0,0.552285 -0.447715,1 -1,1 -0.552285,0 -1,-0.447715 -1,-1 V 7.4545455 c 0,-0.098534 -0.0083,-0.1951415 -0.0241,-0.2891685 L 30.340158,19.070833 C 29.397229,20.013522 27.983195,18.59913 28.926123,17.65644 Z\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\" \/>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\u00a0blog post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Young Professionals Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One Acre Fund\u2019s Young Professionals Program offers high-performing African graduates meaningful internships and training opportunities at a high-performing, mission-driven organization. Our internships are paid and all interns can expect to receive substantive work assignments working on high-impact projects that support One Acre Fund's operations.<\/p>\n<p>When joining, interns will participate in an onboarding program and receive training on how to design and execute projects. Over the period of your internship, you will get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals and receive learning opportunities to build strong foundations for your future career.<\/p>\n<h4>About the Role<\/h4>\n<p>You will execute seed sampling and testing, machine and equipment management, seed laboratory data collection, and the cleaning\/arrangement of the seed laboratory. This is a paid internship role and will report to GSC Seed Lab Technician. This is a full-time job onsite at Tupande Kakamega Seed Lab.<\/p>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Support in the daily seed sampling and testing at the Lab.<\/li>\n<li>Support in seeds recertification process.<\/li>\n<li>Support in general smooth running of the lab.<\/li>\n<li>Support in internal coordination on seeds matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>Across all roles, these are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oneacrefund.org\/work-with-us\/application-process\/qualifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" >general qualifications we look for<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"External Link\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#1d72cd; stroke:#1d72cd; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0For this role specifically, you will have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural education background.<\/li>\n<li>Seed testing experience is desirable<\/li>\n<li>Basic data analysis skills<\/li>\n<li>Have passion to serve small holder farmers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Career Growth and Development<\/h4>\n<p>We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You\u2019ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We\u2019ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Start Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As soon as possible<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kakamega, Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":610813,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a031 July 2025<\/strong>. We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>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\u00a0address. Please report any suspicious communication here (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">globalhotline@oneacrefund.org<\/span>),\u00a0<strong>but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization\u2019s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected \u2013 so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.<\/p>\r\n<p>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. 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