Manager, Agriculture job in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions.

Manager, Agriculture
Ref: KVDA/2/MA

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations, the manager, Agriculture shall be the Resource person in Agriculture and Livestock Matters and will be responsible for the overall supervision and co-ordination of work in the Division

    * Budgeting for all activities of the Division
    * Formulation of policies and programmes on Agriculture and livestock
    * Planning and designing agricultural and livestock projects and programmes.

Qualifications and experience

    * Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Livestock, Animal production or other related fields from a recognized university.
    * Must have served in a relevant field for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position.
    * Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s socio-economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
    * Computer literate
    * A masters degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
    * Should be above 45 years of age

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The Chief Manager/Technical services and operations position will be on a three year renewable contract based on performance and the Agriculture manager will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 18th January 2011 and addressed to:.

The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret

E-Mail: info@kvda.go.ke

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Fisheries Officer job in Kenya

Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 of the laws of Kenya.

It was established to plan and coordinate the implementation of programmes and projects that transcend administrative boundaries of the districts in North Western part of Kenya.

The Authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions.


Fisheries Officer
Ref: KVDA/5/FO

Job description
Will be in charge of the fisheries division
Direct and control all fisheries activities in the Authority
Formulate and enforce fisheries management measures
Prevent and control pollution of living aquatic resources
Dissemination of research information
Qualifications & Experience
Have at least a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields: Fisheries and aquatic Sciences
Have worked in a relevant field for at least 5 years
Must be above 30 years of age


An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates. All the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 7th January 2011.

The Managing Director,
Kerio Valley Development Authority,
P.O Box 2660-30100, Eldoret

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Del monte Agriculture Supervisors job in Kenya

The Company
Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill existing vacancies for the positions indicated below. The individuals will join a high achieving management team, in various Departments.

 Agriculture Supervisors

Position Scope:

The positions report to Agricultural Foremen. They are responsible for:-

    * Planning, organizing and coordinating labor, equipment and materials.
    * Monitoring performance of each activity and directing necessary corrections.
    * Providing timely and accurate reports on work performance.
    * Performing administrative duties, training and motivating subordinates.

Person Profile:

    * Should be a holder of a degree in Agriculture or a closely related course.
    * Diploma holders with over 5 years experience will be considered.
    * Minimum 3 years experience in Agriculture operations.
    * Must be Computer literate.
    * Holders of a valid Driving License will have an added advantage.
    * Must be capable of working independently, without close supervision and meet strict deadlines.
    * Aged between 25 to 35 years.

Del Monte is an equal opportunity employer and the above positions offer excellent career prospects.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the address below by 31st Dec 2010, providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P.O Box 147
Thika – 01000

Assistant Livestock Manager job in Kenya

Our client is a leading extensively integrated large scale estate in the Coast region of Kenya. The Company is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position

Assistant Livestock Manager
The holder will be responsible for:
·1 Duty allocation and supervision
·2 Marketing of livestock
·3 Selection and purchase of breeding stocks
·4 Feed formulation and determining rations
·5 Co-ordinating vaccination, drenching, docking, etc
·6 Assist in designing range improvement programmes
·7 Maintain records of breeding, births, deaths, vaccination calendar, sales etc.

Ideal candidates shall possess:
·1 At least a Diploma in range or livestock management
·2 Good communication and interpersonal skills
·3 Sound knowledge of livestock diseases
·4 Supervisory and management skills
·5 2 years experience in livestock supervision

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 31st December 2010.

Crops manager job in Kenya

Our client is a leading extensively integrated large scale estate in the Coast region of Kenya. The Company is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position

Crops Manager
The holder will be responsible for:
The preparation and management of commercial seed crop production programs.
General seed agronomy.
Labor sourcing and allocation.
Crop husbandry.
Budget making and cost analysis
Authenticating labor cards.
Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
Supervision of crops across the board.
Providing technical support and advice as necessary.

The ideal candidate should:
Posses at least Diploma in Agriculture.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Have good knowledge of crop production.
Have supervisory and management skills

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 31st December 2010.

Estate manager job in Kenya

Our client is a leading extensively integrated large scale estate in the Coast region of Kenya. The Company is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position

ESTATE MANAGER

The position will be based at Ziwani, in Taveta. The holder will be expected to
·1 Be in-charge of the estate and be responsible for its day-to-day running, human resources and other estate operations for both crop and livestock.
·2 Prepare business plans for the various estate enterprises and will be responsible for the financial management of the estate.
·3 Innovatively and efficiently run the estate for optimal productivity and profitability.
·4 Updating and safekeeping of all estate records and asset
The ideal candidate should:
·1 Have a background in Agriculture, with training at degree or Diploma level.
·2 Have experience in the extensive use of irrigation systems.
·3 Have the ability to manage a estate with extensive activities.
·4 Demonstrate experience in handling large scale estate equipment and machinery.
·5 Possess a demonstrable ability to make budgets.
·6 Be computer literate.
·7 Possess strong supervisory & management skills.
·8 Have at least 8 years experience in managing a estate with a workforce of over 700 employees

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 31st December 2010.

Enterprise Development Officer (EDO) job in Kenya

The Agribusiness Initiative component (aBi) is one of the three components of the U-Growth programme aimed at supporting the private sector in at the objectives of the government of Uganda's Competitive and Investment Climate Strategy (CICS) The component is managed by the Agriculture' Business Initiative Trust (aBi Trust). The aBi is an institution set up by the country In particular it is to support the private sector to increase the contribution to the agricultural sector by increasing land and labour productivity hence contribute to poverty reduction through economic growth, wealth, and employment creation

The vision of aBi trust is of competitive private sector led agriculture in Uganda with selection of the sub-components has been made by identification of some major constraints to agribusiness development

The aBi achieves its mission and vision through interrelated sub-components.The selection of the sub-components has been made by identification of some major constraints to agribusiness development.

Description: The sub components are;
•Value chain development leading to improved performance of value chain actors.
•Financial Services development leading lo expansion of financial services by supporting agribusiness in order lo increased availability and use of financial services
•Trade-related Sanitary and Phytosanilary (SPS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) leading to increased trade opportunities.
•Gender for Growth leading to gender equality integration and mainstreaming in all aBi activities.

aBi Trust will achieve its objectives in a holistic way using the value chain approach but integrating its interventions with value chain actors to include access to appropriate financial services while also addressing the quality mainstreaming issues and gender concerns.


Position: Enterprise Development Officer (EDO)
Reports: Value chain Manager

Key Responsibilities:
The EDO shall be responsible for all Trust's operational matters relating to agro input supply and enterprise development, inclusive but not limited to:
•Developing operational plans in accordance to goals and practices sell by the Board of Trustees
•Cooperate with other relevant stakeholders in the sector, including private sector organizations, development partners and government institutions
•Ensuring that contractual arrangement (contracting, outsourcing and partnering) meet the trust's corporate and legal requirements
•Ensuring that experts and contracted business development service providers deliver the agreed and defined outputs evaluation system
•Providing technical support to product and commodity platforms
•Supporting Value Chain commercialization through promotion productivity enhancing technologies
•Developing the distribution network of agro input dealers
•Developing business management capacity of supported agro input Dealers
• Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her

Requirements: Required experience:
The EDO shall have at least 5 years working experience with proven experience of:
•Enterprise development
• Market development for business service providers
• Small holder farmer’s development
• Agro input supply chain development and management
• Good agricultural practices

Academic qualification;
The EOD shall have a degree in Agriculture. A masters Degree in Agricultural Economic, Business Administration or related fields will be an added advantage


Closing Date: 10 December 2011

Contact Info: Managing Director
Agribusiness initiative Trust
Plot 58 Lumumba Avenue
Tel: 0312 351 600
Fax 0312 351 620
P.0.Box 29851 Kampala

General Manager Job in Kenya - Horticulture Exporter

Our Client is a Horticulture Exporting Company that has experienced tremendous growth in the last three years.

To consolidate and grow further, the Company is seeking to employ a performance-oriented General Manager to be in charge of general operations of the company, from outgrowers to pack house.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum degree in Agriculture/Food Management or related field and five years of experience. Further, the applicant must have general knowledge of accounting and is good at presenting and interpreting costings and financial reports. He or she need to be self-driven capable of working odd hours and handling pressures associated with export of perishable goods.

Applications accompanied with the following: One page write-up on why you think you should be considered; Current Salary; Copies of certificates; Detailed CV presented in the following format:-Personal Details, with day time contact, Career Objectives, Work Experience, Education, Hobbies, Referees; should be delivered or emailed to:

Mucmar Management Concepts Ltd.
Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road. 1st Floor Suite 17.
P.O. Box 12 283, 00100
Nairobi

Tel 828644/3; 0724 420100; 0734 770884;
Fax 828575;
E-mail: recruitment@mucmar.com

Closing Date: 10 December, 2010.

REA Vipingo Horticulture Division Jobs in Kenya - Farm Manager and Project Supervisors

Horticulture Division

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited, a company listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange is the largest sisal fibre producer in Africa and operates large scale estates in both Kenya and Tanzania.

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited is developing a horticultural business in Kenya and wishes to recruit a number of staff with horticultural experience.

Farm Manager

The Farm Manager will be responsible for a unit producing vegetables for export and must have management experience of working in a similar position within on organised commercial horticultural enterprise in Kenya.

The ideal candidate will be aged 30-45 years with not less than six years working experience in the horticulture industry.

The candidate must be well organised with a proven track record and should be a graduate, ideally in agriculture or a related subject, must have good communication skills and the ability to supervise a large work force.

Project Supervisors

The Project Supervisors will work under the Farm Manager and will be responsible for different aspects of horticultural operations including field management, spraying, irrigation, planting and harvesting.

Applicants should hold a recognised University Degree, ideally in agriculture or a related subject and should have not less than five years experience in the horticultural industry. Applicants must be computer literate and ideally in the age range 30-45 years.

These are excellent opportunities within an expanding and ambitious multinational group for motivated and capable individuals. Remuneration is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Applications should be sent together with a detailed CV to:

The Horticulture Development Manager
REA Vipingo Plantations Limited
P.O. Box 17648 Nairobi - 00500

Sarkish Flora Limited (in Receivership) Flower for Sale Farm - Nakuru

Located 25 km from Nakuru Town along the main Nakuru - Eldoret Highway, this fully operational flower farm with export markets comprises of:

    * 40.24 hectares (99.43 acres) of land;
    * 8.5 hectares (21 acres) under steel greenhouse cover;
    * 24 different varieties of rose flower;
    * Established markets in Europe;
    * Ample water supply from 2 boreholes;
    * Back-up industrial generators;
    * Flower sorting and grading hall;
    * 2 large cold rooms;
    * 4 motor vehicles, 1 tractor and a trailer;
    * Office block, staff quarters, fertigation and store block;
    * A fully equipped workshop; and
    * Office furniture, equipment, loose implements and tools.

Offers should reach the Receivers and Managers on or before 4.00 pm, Tuesday, 30 November 2010.

The Receivers and Managers are not bound to accept the highest or any offer.

For further information and viewing appointment please contact:

Mr Harveen Gadhoke
Receiver and Manager
Deloitte Consulting Limited
P.O. Box 40092 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone: (+254-20) 423 0000 (+254-719) 039 000 (+254-728) 600 770 (+254-738) 600 770

Fax: (+254-20) 4448966

E-mail: crs@deloitte.co.ke

Farm Manager Job Vacancy in Nakuru

A large scale cereal/dairy farm located in Nakuru is looking for a qualified and experienced farm manager.
The farm manager shall report to board of directors
The candidate will participate in effective management of the farm and will be in charge of the farm and responsible for day to day running of the farm, human resources and farm operations for both crop and livestock, and usage of farm machinery
The farm manager shall be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the farm in line with company’s strategic plan
He /she will be expected to prepare business forecast for the cereal and dairy and will be responsible for the financial management of the farm. In addition, the farm manager must innovatively and effectively run the farm for optimal productivity and profitability
He/she will be responsible for updating and safe keeping of all farm records and assets
The farm manager shall be expected to prepare quarterly and annual reports and evaluate the same with the forecast
Qualifications

This position requires a person with thorough knowledge in farm management and farming as a business enterprise
Have a Bachelor of Science degree in any agricultural related discipline
Or a diploma in large scale farming or any agricultural related discipline
To Have at least five years experience in managing a large scale mixed farm with dairy and commercial crops enterprise
Be a dynamic, self-driven, focused, disciplined and be a team player.
Should be in possession of a driving license
Reside on the farm.
Terms of Service

The successful applicant will be hired on a three (3) year contract term with competitive negotiated remuneration package.

The contract will be based on an agreed performance targets and renewable on mutual agreement

Application Procedure

Applications giving full details including the current employer and 3 referees plus their address shall be expected to reach.

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 28969-00200 Nairobi .
Not later than 15 December 2010.

Senior Technical Advisor for Sustainable Agriculture - CARE Nairobi, Kenya Jobs

CARE USA is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Technical Advisor for Sustainable Agriculture for Africa.

The Senior Program Technical Advisor is responsible for technical and programmatic support to CARE staff and program partners in Africa working in agriculture and natural resources, to enhance capacities to plan, implement and incorporate gender transformative sustainable agriculture programs.

This position is responsible integrating CARE’s sustainable agriculture focus across our climate change and market engagement programs and contribute to broader country and regional initiatives.

This position is also responsible for program and resource development, external representation at international meetings and conferences, and contributions to policy advocacy on sustainable agriculture and gender issues.

The position will likely be based in Nairobi, Kenya with an option for being based in other regions.

Requirements include 7 – 10 years of experience in international development, with experience in providing high quality sustainable agriculture technical assistance, gender training, research, and/or program implementation, fluency in English with a strong preference for fluency in French and/or Portuguese.

Applications accepted through November 25.

For more information and for application instructions, please see www.care.org/careers

Sameer Agriculture and Livestock Distribution Business Opportunity

Sameer Agriculture and livestock (K) Ltd, a division of Sameer Group Company, is a leading dairy products manufacturer and marketer.
Our Brands are DAIMA; Fresh milk, Yoghurt, Lala, Butter, Cheese, Ghee and Pure drinking water. We also Distribute FRESH DAIRY brand of UHT milk, Butter, Ghee and Milk powder
Business Opportunity
· Do you want to have your own distribution business ? OR
· You want to expand your existing distribution business! OR
· You are a housewife and need an extra income! OR
· You want to earn extra money with minimal financial investment but plenty of hard work!

If the answer is YES to any of the above, choose to become Daima Distributor OR Fresh Milk Agent.
For Distributors: we need people with interest and flair for distribution, have basic distribution infrastructure or are ready to invest in it.
For Fresh milk Agents: this is the simplest way to start up or expand your business.
Being an Agent requires minimal investment but plenty of hard work
We need distributors and agents for various parts of Nairobi.
This will give you an opportunity to associate with our rapidly growing Dairy Brand
Please contact us at; info@ sall.co.ke
or send your details at P.O.Box 102 -00507 Nairobi
or speak to following;
For Distributors Call; Mr. Mark on 0725 210 800 or Mr. Pradeep 0729 159 608
For Agents Call; Mr. Richard on 0736 498 862 or Mr. Dinesh 0720 300 167

Lake Basin Development Authority Managing Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority established by an Act of Parliament Cap 442 of 1979 and mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering sustainable economic development and empowering the communities.

Vision: To be the leading Regional Development Authority in Africa fostering sustainable development of the Lake Basin region for the prosperity and economic empowerment of the communities.

Mission: To catalyze the economic development of the Lake Basin Region in Kenya through promotion and implementation of resource based investments and effective river-based integrated community development initiatives.

The Authority is seeking for a Managing Director who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

* Be the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board;
* Implement and Monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and appraise the Board on the progress;
* Be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed between the Board of Directors and the Government;
* Provide strategic and transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with Vision 2030;
* Establish and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote investments and development in the region;
* Manage and control the Authority’s financial and other resources in an efficient and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board and parent Ministry;
* Review, direct and manage the Authority’s financial and operational systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional, workable and sustainable;
* Oversee the Organization’s human resource and ensure that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.

Specific Qualification and Experience

* Must be a Kenyan citizen.
* Possess a minimum of Master’s degrees in: Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Production and Range Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Environment and Community Development, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Economics or related fields. A professional qualification in the relevant fields will be an added advantage.
* Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in management in a business or development organization, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management Level.
* Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.
* Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly the area of jurisdiction in line with Vision 2030.
* Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners/ organizations.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Must be computer literate.
* Must be fourty (40) years and above.
* Should have undergone management courses in recognized institutions.
* Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibilities of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the right candidate. The position is on a three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.

Interested candidates can submit his/her application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, e-mail, contact address and telephone number, and names and addresses of three professional referees to reach us on or before Monday, 29th November 2010.

Submit your application in sealed envelope marked, “Application for the post of Managing Director” to:

The Chairman
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100
Kisumu

Tel: 057-2027227

Fax: 057-2027370

Farm Manager job in Kenya

Thogoto Teachers College is a public institution sponsored by the P.C.E.A Church.
The Board of Governors wishes to advertise for the following vacant posts.

Interested applicants must be self driven, ready to work for extra hours and be persons of integrity.

 Farm Manager

Should;

Have KCSE Grade C Plain and above.

Have a Diploma in farm management with all round skills in Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture and Farm business from a recognized institution

Be aged between 30-45.

Have a minimum working experience of 3 years.

Being computer literate will be an added advantage

Letters of application, Curriculum vitae, Certificates and testimonials to reach the

undersigned not later than 19th November, 2010

The Secretary Board of Governors

Thogoto Teachers College,

P.O Private Bag, Kikuyu.

West Kenya Sugar Company Jobs: Agronomist and Civil Engineer Vacancies in Kenya

West Kenya Sugar Company Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and the fastest growing sugar miller in Kenya; seeks to fill the following job vacancies with qualified and competent individuals.

1. Agronomist
WEKSCOL/AGR/2010

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position holder will carry out the following responsibilities;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    * Conduct investigations in field-sugarcane problems and develop new methods of growing sugarcane to secure more efficient production, higher yield and improved quality.
    * Plan and carry out breeding studies at the company’s sugarcane experiment farms to develop and improve varieties of sugarcane with respect to characteristics such as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates and resistance to diseases and pests.
    * Carry out farmers’ field analysis, advice farmers on effective land use, best methods of planting, cultivating, harvesting and the effects of various climatic conditions on the sugarcane crop.

Qualifications and Experience

    * At least a postgraduate qualification in Agronomy or a related field such as General Agriculture from a reputed university.
    * Minimum five years relevant working experience.
    * Possess strong research and application skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be practical oriented, ready to work long hours in the field and strong leadership and people influencing skills.

2. Civil Engineer (Buildings)
WEKSCOL/CEB/2010

Reporting to the Managing Director, the selected candidate will carry out the following responsibilities;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    * Provide leadership in the design, development and construction of a huge range of projects in the built and natural environment.
    * Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations, develop detailed designs, assess potential risks of specific projects and undertake risk management.
    * Supervise tendering procedures and putting together of proposals, liaising effectively with colleagues, supervising and visiting contractors.
    * Creatively and logically resolve design and development problems.
    * Manage budgets and other projects resources.

Qualifications and Experience

    * A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a reputed university.
    * Minimum of seven years relevant work experience in a busy civil engineering environment.
    * Must have mathematics, Information Technology and Science skills.
    * Ability to clearly explain design ideas and plans, analyze large amounts of data and assess solutions.
    * Confident decision making, excellent communication skills, project management skills.
    * Ability to work within budgets and deadlines, good team working skills and comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with an up-to-date CV, daytime telephone number and names of three referees to:-

The Managing Director
West Kenya Sugar Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 2101-50100
Kakamega.

E-mail: info@wksugar.com

So as to reach not later than Wednesday 17th November 2010.

Canvassing is prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.

Coffee Liquorer Job Vacancy in Ruiru Kenya

Kofinaf Company Ltd (Formerly Socfinaf Co. Ltd)
Established in 1950

Coffee Liquorer Required

Due to the increased volumes of coffee handled by its coffee mill, Kofinaf Company Limited (ex-Socfinaf Co. Ltd) is looking for a Certified Liquorer hopefully with a Q-grading to join its dedicated team of professionals, transparent and respectful staff.

Kofinaf Company Limited has been milling coffee since 1995 and is a point of excellence and reference in the whole coffee supply chain.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply to the undersigned explaining why you feel that you would fit in the company. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications accompanied with detailed CV should be sent to:

The General Manager,
Kofinaf Co.Ltd,
P.O.Box 10,
00232 Ruiru

To be received by 30th November 2010.

Homegrown Flowers Processing Manager Job Vacancy in Naivasha Kenya

Background
Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

The company is one of the largest Flower growers in the world, and as our business is undergoing continual growth and change we continue to look to support and strengthen our team in Kenya.

As a part of these planned changes we are looking for a dynamic and focused self starter to run our flower processing operations in our Naivasha Region.

The Job

The key purpose of the job will be the overall management of the flower processing operations, people and related information in Naivasha, leading and developing a team of motivated professionals and providing guidance and support in order to deliver efficient and effective operations.

This will entail the working with other disciplines like technical and also the effective
management of teams within all pack houses, with regards to costs, efficiencies, quality, processing techniques and cold chain to ensure all process flows, specifications and chill chain are adhered to in order to deliver quality product through the supply chain.

As part of their key responsibilities the successful candidate will:

    * work with the Flowers General Manager, Technical Manager and local processing teams to develop and deliver an operations plan which meets Group and customer expectations in the delivery of safe, legal, consistent, quality products within all specifications.
    * plan and maintain efficient, and relevant operational, reporting, communication and planning systems in order to measure all necessary aspects of processing efficiencies, cold chain and productivity in line with agreed budgets and KPI’s.
    * plan and develop team within the processing operation that delivers the key objectives with and that there are sound succession and development plans in place to motivate and deliver world class performance.
    * liaise with other departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of their own operations and also to ensure they are fully informed of own team’s objectives, purposes and achievements.
    * ensure activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, general duty of care and the groups longer term sustainability objectives.

The Person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below.

    * Five years demonstrable senior flowers processing operational and management experience. Experience in serving and dealing with international customers will be a distinct advantage.
    * Experience in devising and implementing business-relevant planning strategy at a senior level. The depth of experience and skills should be such that sound people and line management competence is taken for granted.
    * Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on and energetic approach in seeing things through to completion.
    * Highly numerate and computer literate.
    * Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments.
    * Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence.
    * Should be a graduate and have experience in the horticultural sector.

If you feel you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 12th November 2010.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P. O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 1st December 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

Farmer’s Choice Limited Pig Unit Manager Job in Kenya

Farmer’s Choice Limited, Kenya’s leading Pig Producer is seeking to recruit a well experienced Pig Unit Manager to take charge of one of our Commercial Pig Units.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to efficiently manage a large size pig unit — in excess of 600 sows — and will also possess a relevant Agricultural Degree and have developed a thorough understanding of Pig Genetics, Breeding and Husbandry through hands-on Pig Management, and must also demonstrate an ability to lead and effectively manage a large workforce.

A remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of this position will be offered and the prospective Manager will be required to live on site at one of our Units.

Farmer’s Choice is an equal opportunity employer and this position offers good career prospects.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the address below providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and addresses of 2 referees to:

The Administration Director
P.O Box 47791 -00100
Nairobi

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

So as to reach us on or before 12th November, 2010

Farmer’s Choice Limited Pig Unit Manager Job in Kenya

Farmer’s Choice Limited, Kenya’s leading Pig Producer is seeking to recruit a well experienced Pig Unit Manager to take charge of one of our Commercial Pig Units.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to efficiently manage a large size pig unit — in excess of 600 sows — and will also possess a relevant Agricultural Degree and have developed a thorough understanding of Pig Genetics, Breeding and Husbandry through hands-on Pig Management, and must also demonstrate an ability to lead and effectively manage a large workforce.

A remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of this position will be offered and the prospective Manager will be required to live on site at one of our Units.

Farmer’s Choice is an equal opportunity employer and this position offers good career prospects.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the address below providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and addresses of 2 referees to:

The Administration Director
P.O Box 47791 -00100
Nairobi

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

So as to reach us on or before 12th November, 2010