Location: Cogri -children of god relief institute
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JOB TITLE: FARM MANAGER
Nyumbani Village is a project of Children of God Relief Institute. It is a model settlement for affected orphans in sub- S …
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Tea Farm Manager at Njeru Industries
Location: Meru
URL: http://info@njeruindustriesltd.com
Description:
Tea Farm Manager at Njeru Industries in Meru – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
TEA FARM MANAGER
Applicants must be holders of degree in any Agricultural related discipline and have a thorough knowledge in a Tea Farm management and farming as a business enterprise. In addition applicants must have the following:
- At least three (3) years experience in managing a medium to large scale farm
- Dynamic, self-driven, focused, disciplined and a team player
- Very conversant with the current agricultural business market trends
- Computer literate.
Candidates in possession of extra qualifications like Business Management, Project Management and Marketing will have an added advantage.
Interested Candidates should post their CV, Certificates and Testimonials online:
Email Address: info@njeruindustriesltd.com
Finance Manager In Kenya. Agribusiness.
Kenya Job Title: Financial Manager
Our Client is a leading agribusiness and food company with integrated operations which circle the globe, stretching from the farm field to the retail shelf.
Our client seeks to fill a senior management position of Finance Manager for their Kenyan Office.
Role Purpose Statement:
The Finance Manager will be solely responsible for the Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling and
Coordinating of all financial activities within the organization; including accounting, financial & management reporting; tax and compliance advisory as well as risk management.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Finance Manager will support the growth of the organization countrywide.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish accounting ledgers and processes (incl: monitoring accounting services provider) that enable the unit to support reporting, local statutory and tax requirements (timelines, accuracy, completeness, and integrity) and that capture business transactions in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure accurate compiling of financial information and preparation of entries in ledger for all business transactions in compliance with local requirement and the organisation’s standards and best practices
- Comply with monthly, quarterly, and yearly organisation’s US GAAP financial reporting policies and procedures, and management reporting requirement.
- Together with the General Manager, ensure compliance with all local and US laws and the organisation’s code of ethics.
- Manage the planning, forecasting, and management reporting cycles, establishing and monitoring key business indicators and adding value to the business through sound analysis and risk assessment, and proactive recommendations
- Together with the General Manager, be the owner of the financial results and have a comprehensive understanding of the main drivers and health of business and have an active role in corrective action plans.
- Ensure strong controls and processes are in place for key business activities such as credit; trade capture and confirmation, commodity position reporting, trade accrual and position valuation (conversion costs); FX risk; warehousing and inventory management; execution, cash management (including OPWC and cash flow management), PNL estimate to actual reconciliations where relevant and ensure compliance with BEMEA policies.
- The primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
- Manage the reporting unit’s tax affairs (income and indirect), ensuring compliance with relevant laws and undertaking tax planning and optimization in liaison with BEMEA tax department.
- Support the IT / IS department in implementing and optimizing the organisation’s business applications as well as in systems development (e.g. defining requirements / specifications).
Essential Educational Qualifications and Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics from a recognized University
- A qualified accountant (CPA(K) / ACCA) or CFA
- 7 years plus experience in Senior Management in Financial Management
- A Masters in Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage
Knowledge Skills and Experience
- Financial/ Control Background
- Experience in developing new activities / office
- Worked in an international trading environment
- Knowledge of US GAAP particularly as it relates to international trading business
- Experience in the agribusiness industry will be an added advantage
Competencies:
- Proven track record to lead and develop various teams
- Pragmatic and adaptable without compromising values
- Strong business acumen
- Calm under pressure, with strategic outlook
- Able to multitask and deliver under minimal supervision
- Numeric
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your application letter and CV to info@altimaafrica.com. Deadline for application is Wednesday 9th May, 2012. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Purchase Assistant at Panda Flowers
Location: Naivasha
Description:
Purchase Assistant at Panda Flowers Limited in Naivasha – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
PURCHASE ASSISTANT
A Flower Farm in Naivasha is looking for a Purchase Assistant with the following qualifications.
- Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
- Minimum 2 years working experience in Purchase Department
- Good presentation and interaction skills
- Knowledge of computerized procurement systems, MS Office, Word, Excel and use of emails is a must.
- Must be a strong team player
Interested candidates should apply with CV, passport size photo and copy of certificates latest by 27th April 2012 to :
The Human Resource Manager,
Panda Flowers Limited,
P.O. Box 884 – 20117,
Naivasha, Kenya.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Western Kenya
Description:
Logistics Managers at One Acre Fund in Western Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
LOGISTICS MANAGERS
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development /Agriculture / Microfinance
Function: Logistics, Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year. We are seeking Logistics Managers to take on a leadership role in the logistics department in our national headquarters in Bungoma, regional headquarters in Kisii, and district offices.
Primary Duties
Lead in All Aspects of our Logistics Operations: the Logistics Managers will be involved in all aspects of our logistics operations including procurement of major inputs, management of transportation vendors and services, distribution of inputs to field staff and directly to members, warehousing, re-packaging, sourcing of new products, and more.
Procurement of Major Inputs: These inputs primarily include maize seed and fertilizer and this work will involve some more complex tasks like sourcing specialized blended fertilizer mixes for OAF members.
Managing Inventory and Input Delivery: Including securing warehouse space, tracking inventory moving in and out of OAF warehouses, and managing shipping contracts for delivery of all major inputs to the field.
Lead in Procurement and Logistics Support for Field Trials and New Products: Supporting field trials such as sourcing, re-packaging, and delivering new tree seed varieties, managing the supply of chlorine for communal chlorine dispensers supported by OAF, and developing a delivery system for live banana tissue culture at scale for a new OAF banana product.
Management of Logistics Staff: Manage a growing logistics staff responsible for moto-transport programs, material repackaging, warehouse management, etc. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to staff and establish professional development plans for relevant staff.
Assist with Budgeting – senior staffs are responsible for maintaining a budget for their team and tracking costs in order to minimize unnecessary costs. Managers will be asked to identify and implement efficiency measures that allow our operations to move closer to financial sustainability.
Collaborate with Other Teams – There are many teams within the headquarters, corporate, and field staff. Senior staff are responsible for using clear communication among departments and with our hard working staff in the field.
Proactively Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on our team. Individuals should want to make each task better and not be comfortable unless they are improving our operations and themselves and their team. Managers must anticipate issues and solve them early.
If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a minimum of three years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience.
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing other people.
- Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
- Clear communicator/mentor
- Proactively solve problems
- Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, finance, accounting, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
- Integrity and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
- High quality work with a strong attention to detail
- A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
- Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Please highlight the following skills if you have them
- Experience managing supply chains
- Experience in product procurement and managing relationships with multiple vendors
- Experience in distributing large quantities of product or inventory across a wide geography
- Experience in inventory, warehouse, and factory management.
- Experience with staff development and performance management
Timeline:
Resumes should be submitted by April 30thApril. We will begin interviews in May.
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Logistics Manager + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations
Vehicle and Logistics Associate at One Acre Fund
Location: Rural Kenya
Description:
Vehicle and Logistics Associate at One Acre Fund in Rural Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
VEHICLE AND LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Commitment: Long term career position
Industry: Non-profit / International Development
Function: Support and Maintenance
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Profile
We are looking for an individual with significant experience as a practicing mechanic to provide outstanding vehicle maintenance for One Acre Fund’s fleet, as well as to provide assistance to the logistics department.
Role Description
Primary role: to provide timely, safe, and cost effective repairs and preventive maintenance of fleet equipment. Secondary role: to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Primary Role: Vehicle Fleet Manager
Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles
Accountabilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance in fleet.
- Keep vehicle repair and maintenance histories
- Keep vehicle repair and maintenance budget
- Perform daily cosmetic checks on vehicles
- Procure genuine parts at competitive prices, subject to biannual external audits
- Establish and maintain a repair booking procedure
- Ensure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to operations
- Keep accurate service records
- Ensure cars are properly insured and licenses renewed in good time
- Pick up and deliver vehicles
Secondary Role: Logistics Associate
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Accountabilities:
- You will assist in Warehousing at the NCPB
- You will assist in Agricultural Support Unit
- You will facilitate the disbursement of input and incentives together with the logistic team
- You will facilitate deliveries in special projects
- You will perform any other official duties as required by your supervisor
Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- At least three years as a practising mechanic
- Must be a competent driver with a valid driving licence
- Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience in maintaining fleet vehicles.
- Experience working with 4?4s and logistics vehicles.
- Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred
- Experience in a leadership or management role
- Must have orientation towards customer service and safety
- Have exceptional proactive problem solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Exceptional punctuality and timeliness
- Able to handle multiple priorities and effectively communicate issues to supervisor and customers
- Positively motivates self and others and promotes teamwork; develops team members
- Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Bungoma – Western Kenya.
Education Qualifications
- Post-secondary certification in Logistics, procurement or any relevant field.
- Minimum of Certificate qualification in Vehicle Mechanics.
- Certificate in basic computer studies
Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 28th 2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Vehicle and Logistics Associate + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations
Operations and Administration Specialist at One Acre Fund
Location: Rural Kenya
Description:
Operations and Administration Specialist at One Acre Fund in Rural Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
Function: Administration and Operations
Employer: One Acre Fund
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Commitment: Two-year minimum
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help expand our administration department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks would be similar to that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on management responsibilities and hold a key position within our administration department.
Essential Skills and Experience
- At least 2 years leadership experience
- Experience with finance and accounts
- Highly skilled with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office (including Excel)
- Strong ability to work within deadlines
- Ability to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing several projects at once and must be able to complete them in order of priority.
- Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent communication and high level of professionalism.
- Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Leadership experience – You will be managing several teams, and we are looking for someone who has great leadership qualities.
- Experience in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
- Procurement experience
- Ability to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.
Education Qualification
- A Higher Diploma in the relevant field of study.
Career Growth and Development:
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that each person can be passionate about.
Areas of Responsibility
- Staff travel and transport – Researching and timely booking low cost flights for staff. Responsible for vehicle fleet management including maintenance, insurance and necessary documentation.
- Accommodation and property management – Ensure that all visitors and staff have appropriate accommodation, source new rental/buying options for our expanding team and ensure documentation is legal and current.Ensure that bills and rent are paid on a timely basis
- Construction and maintenance – Ensuring our properties are maintained to a professional level, including ensuring all new construction work is of professional quality, and all utilities are in order. You may eventually be responsible for managing our construction and maintenance team.
- Health – Ensure that all staff are properly vaccinated according to programs/schedules and equipment is always fully stocked.Ensure that emergency health procedures are in place
- Security – Ensure that our security service is well managed, security guard attendance is high and emergency security procedures are in place.
- Management and development of staff – You may eventually be managing our security, construction, vehicle maintenance and special projects support teams. Ensure that all managers report on a timely basis, perform excellently, and have full control over their departments and construct trainings for managers to improve on areas of weaknesses.
- Expense and finance management – You will become responsible for the finances of your team. This entails close monitoring of expenses, arranging audits, brainstorming cost saving techniques, and creating a budget for the administration team.
- Procurement – You will be responsible for ensuring that all purchases are genuine and at the best possible price. This demands considerable negotiating and research skills, as well as thorough auditing.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 28th 2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.
Poultry Farm Jobs at Kenchic
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Poultry Farm Jobs at Kenchic in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Are you kuku about chicken?
- Do you strongly desire to be associated with the leading Poultry Company in East & Central African Region?
- Have you got some experience in Poultry farming?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team or be one of them?
If your answers are YES to all the above questions, then we are interested in talking to you!
We have openings for Farm Managers, Farm Supervisors, Poultry attendants, Field technical representatives and Direct sales representatives for suitable candidates.
Applications can be c-mailed to: jobs@kenchic.com
so as to reach not later than 13th April 2012.
Homa Hills Community Development Horticulturalist Job Vacancy
Duties and Responsibilities for Horticulturalist
1. Assists in the preparation of crop protection programs for the control of plant diseases and insects
2. Prepares orders for various types of plants and seeds in consultation with the farm manager
3. Trains and supervises subordinate personnel in greenhouse operations and in the proper methods and techniques of planting and propagation of crops.
4. Implement appropriate fertilizer programs for various horticultural crop in the drip farm and greenhouse
5. Prepare and implement farm production plan
6. Prepare and implement proper crop husbandry and nursery management
7. Keep the farm records perfectly on the operations and update them time to time.
8. Care and maintenance of drip irrigation system
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of horticulture crops and their management in all phases.
- Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and culturation.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles / practices of nursery management.
- Knowledge of the principles of supervision.
- prior experience working in a drip farm/greenhouse set up.
- should be a team player.
- At least a diploma in horticulture from recognised institutions
- At least two years and above experience in horticultural farm preferably under drip irrigation/greenhouse system
- Valid driving/riding license
- Computer skills are compulsory
Location: Embu
Description:
Green House Manager at Izaak Walton Inn In Embu – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
GREEN HOUSE MANAGER
A soon to be established flower farm situated 120 Km from Nairobi in the Mountain Region wishes to recruit a Green House Manager. The manager should ideally be a graduate in Horticultural Farming and preferably with a hands-on-experience in Herbal Plants growing.
Please send your application together with your C.V. to reach not later than 15th January 2012 to:
The Managing Director
P.O.Box 1, Embu
Or
Email: mugohl@izaakwaltoninn.co.ke
Farm Manager Job Vacancy in Homabay County, Kenya
We wish to recruit a Farm Manager with a view to setup and produce summer flowers mainly Calla Lilies.
The job holder will serve as the principal assistant to the Director and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate proper crop husbandry practices from planting to harvesting including pest control, weed management, field cultivation and post harvest practices.
- Ensure that irrigation is done as required and controlling how much water to irrigate and at what intervals.
- Check the EC and PH of the water and soil and determine what quantities to use
- Ensure that spraying is done promptly and develop spray programs.
- Oversee and coordinate scouting and ensure reports are given on time.
- Ensure that greenhouse structures and operation systems are in good order.
- Supervise other employees working on the farm and solve worker grievances
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a diploma in agriculture or horticulture
- Self driven and a team player
- Have basic irrigation experience including irrigation equipment like the water pumps
- Fluent in Swahili and English
- Minimum 3 years experience in a flower farm
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Farm Manager at Risco Flowers
Location: Homa Bay
Description:
Farm Manager Vacancy at Risco Flowers in Homabay – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
FARM MANAGER
Risco Flowers is an upcoming flower farm based in Nyanza, Western Kenya. We wish to recruit a Farm Manager with a view to setup and produce summer flowers mainly Calla Lilies. The job holder will serve as the principal assistant to the Director and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate proper crop husbandry practices from planting to harvesting including pest control, weed management, field cultivation and post harvest practices.
- Ensure that irrigation is done as required and controlling how much water to irrigate and at what intervals.
- Check the EC and PH of the water and soil and determine what quantities to use
- Ensure that spraying is done promptly and develop spray programs.
- Oversee and coordinate scouting and ensure reports are given on time.
- Ensure that greenhouse structures and operation systems are in good order.
- Supervise other employees working on the farm and solve worker grievances
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a diploma in agriculture or horticulture
- Self driven and a team player
- Have basic irrigation experience including irrigation equipment like the water pumps
- Fluent in Swahili and English
- Minimum 3 years experience in a flower farm
If you have the skills and competences for this role, send your CV ONLY to riscoventures@gmail.com by 31st December 2011.
Location: Njoro
Description:
Farm Manager at Larmudiac High School in Njoro – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
FARM MANAGER (Crop and animal husbandry).
Applicants may be certificate or diploma holders in their respective areas. Apply; send your CV, Testimonials, Academic and Professional Certificates and two referees to reach the under signed not later than 30 / 11 / 11. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
The Secretary,
Board of Governors,
Larmudiac High School,
P.O Box 303, Njoro,
0716 777 825.
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