Our client, FARM-Africa, is in the process of establishing a commercial company to deliver high quality and good value livestock and related agricultural services to farmers and pastoralists in Kenya.
The company will distribute products and services through a network of profitable franchises.
The company will have clear commercial objectives but will seek to proactively open access to these services to those in more remote rural locations.
This highly innovative social enterprise seeks a dynamic leadership team committed to wealth creation among farmers and pastoralists in Kenya and to finding innovative business solutions to achieving this.
A strong commitment to the highest professional standards together with empathy with rural people is essential.
Director of Operations
Job Ref. MN 4603
Job Profile
* To recruit, train and support franchisees to deliver a high quality of animal health care and other related livestock and agricultural services to livestock keepers and develop profitable businesses.
* Prepare and monitor annual and quarterly operational plans and budgets including key performance indicators, ensuring early action is taken to.
* Ensure that franchisees are able to prepare viable business plans, including doing market research and baseline studies of target markets.
* Ensure input suppliers are identified appropriate quality checking of inputs is carried and negotiate contracts on favourable terms.
* Ensure the company has efficient procurement and distribution systems.
Person Profile
* Extensive knowledge of the livestock sector in Kenya and knowledge of current best practice in animal health care, livestock management and marketing.
* Qualified veterinarian.
* Minimum of ten years of business operations management experience in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Strong knowledge of merchandising as well as inventory and cash controls.
* Experience in business planning and budgeting, with direct responsibility for operational and results.
* Empathy with rural people.
Attractive salary offered.
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You MUST disclose your current or past salary. Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 17th November 2010.
Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:
Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com
Monday, November 8, 2010
Director of Operations job in Kenya
