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Global Data Coordinator

One Acre Fund Kenya

NairobiMid level · Not statedCloses Tuesday, 2 February 2027, 23:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

One Acre Fund Kenya is hiring a Global Data Coordinator based in Nairobi. This full-time role suits a data professional with at least three years of experience who can lead a team managing SAP purchasing data and support supply chain operations.

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What you will do

  • Lead the SAP Purchasing Data Team to ensure accurate and timely processes, including purchase order closure and on-time payments.
  • Manage purchasing data team KPIs and use them to improve team performance.
  • Oversee purchasing data entry and payment flow by collaborating with Procurement, Sourcing, and Finance departments.
  • Organize and facilitate regular and ad-hoc meetings with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct team development activities such as check-ins, meetings, and performance reviews.
  • Lead weekly reviews to ensure timely closure of open purchase orders.
  • Drive innovation in tools and best practices to enhance operational excellence.
  • Lead data quality initiatives and standardize practices to improve efficiency and customer service.
  • Implement controls to prevent fraud and loss, and escalate anomalies to leadership.
  • Manage cash forecasting through annual and monthly budget processes and coordinate with the payment team.
  • Coordinate quarterly standard costing updates with the accounting team to ensure accurate accounting.

Requirements

  • At least three years of relevant data experience.
  • Strong data and analytical skills with comfort in advanced Excel.
  • Experience working with SAP is preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail to identify errors in data sets.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with a search for alternative solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder coordination, strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate persuasively while remaining humble and open to other viewpoints.
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya.

Benefits

The role offers health insurance and paid time off.

How to apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 2 February 2027.

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