Agricultural Sector State Corporation Job Vacancies

1. Inspector
2. Corporate Communications Media/Officer
3. Accounts Assistant
4. Driver

A State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans who are computer literate and under the age of 40 years for the following positions:

Inspector

Ref: VA/1

Major duties and responsibilities:

• To inspect import/export produce for conformance to market standards.
• To work in liaison with laboratory Staff to ensure accurate plant pest identification.
• To undertake surveillance and other prescribed measures at the major boarder points of entry, to prevent introduction of risky pests.
• Coordinate training and awareness of stakeholders on produce quality standards and marketing requirements.
• Organizing the Corporation’s participation in exhibitions, shows and field days
• Responding to client queries from time to time.
• Preparing sectional reports in line with performance contracts.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
• Two year experience in the field of produce quality management.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of various marketing standards e.g the ED regulations, Global GAP, etc.
• Should be familiar with and understands the application of the WTO-SPS Agreement among others.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage.
• Candidates from North Eastern Province are encouraged to apply.

Corporate Communications Media/Officer

Ref: VA/2

The successful candidate will be required to develop programs that will enhance Corporation visibility and improve its position regionally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategy for the Corporation.
• Oversee all external communications including press releases, marketing collateral, publications, web content, and other web communications.
• Identify and support the Corporation’s communication and marketing needs to help raise its profile, as well as publicize its mandate, and objectives and activities.
• Respond to internal information needs.
• Identify Audio/Visual needs to cover Corporation’s activities where appropriate.
• Take the leading editing role in the Corporation’s newsletter, as well as other publications, including reports, information summaries, annual reports, policy briefs and promotional materials.
• Organizing Corporation’s public events such as conferences, workshops and seminars ensuring appropriate media coverage.
• Organizing TV/radio interviews on major Corporation operations/activities
• Develop institutional talking points.

Key qualifications:

• A relevant higher University Degree in Communication and Media.
• At least three years experience in Communications Public Relations in a busy environment.
• A basic degree in biological sciences will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in content development and design of Public Relations & Communication strategy
• Excellent English and Kiswahili written skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Accounts Assistant

VA/3

Key responsibilities:

• Voucher preparation
• Basic book keeping
• Cheque writing
• Payment processing
• Receipt writing.

Key qualifications:

• Possess CPA II or its recognized equivalent
• Computer literacy especially in relevant accounting programmes.

Driver

Ref: VA/4

Key responsibilities:

• Transport authorized persons for official duties using corporation vehicles.
• Drive the assigned vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers, vehicle and other road users for the transport of authorized persons.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle -check oil level, water, coolant, battery, tyre, etc.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle including arraigning it for repair using the prevailing procedure.
• Log official trips as per government procedure and policies including mileage, consumption, route etc.
• Ensure vehicle documents are current including display of insurance cover at all times observe traffic rules and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of passenger conversations /discussions.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that steps required by rules and regulations are taken incase of involvement in accident.

Key qualifications:

• Possess a clean Driving license (classes BCE and above) free from any negative endorsement
• At least three (3) years driving experience.
• Possess Government Trade test III
• Have adequate knowledge of the Highway Code
• Have knowledge of driving  rules and conversant with road security code
• Have a valid certificate of good conduct from Kenya Police renewable every two years
• Possess a KCSE certificate or its KNEC accepted equivalent.

Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V. copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.

Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed to:

Managing Director
P.O. Box 49592-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach not later than 10th September 2010

NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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