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  • Certification Officer

    Certification Officer

    Reporting to: OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL MANAGER
    Department: Technical Operations
    Duties and Responsibilities Include:

    Serve as the main point of contact for all communication to clients regarding certification matters
    Liaise and follow up on prospective audits with clients, prompting and converting them into confirmed audits at least three months to the expiry of the current certificate.
    Managing the application process in a maximum of 7 working days. Receiving the applications and liaising with the scheme managers for application approvals and confirmation of audit dates to the client once approved by the Scheme Managers
    Issuing clients with the necessary contracts and sublicence agreements, ensuring that the same are signed before engagement.
    Coordinating with finance team by availing all information necessary for quote generation
    Liaising with the calendar manager to slot prospective, tentative and confirmed audits in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
    Generating and dispatching audit plans to the clients
    Communicating with the audit team by sending them the relevant documents needed for audit planning and execution in good time
    Consistently adhere to scheme protocols on matters to do with application and registration processes necessary to uphold accreditation of AfriCert
    Familiarize yourself with the quality manual, internal Operating standards and Finance policy and be bound by the provisions herein
    Continuously research on best recommended practices, operational improvements to management via monthly progress reports
    Convert new business leads into business in conjunction with the Business Development Manager
    Effective complaint resolution and regularly channel client feedback to the management
    Any other duties which may be assigned to you by the Technical Manager and the Human Resource Manager from time to time

    Qualifications 
    Personal Attributes:

    Bachelor’s degree-in Public Relations/Communication/ Sales and Marketing from a recognized academic institution
    At least 5 years’ experience in a customer facing role
    Good knowledge of the agriculture landscape in Africa
    Amiable personality, outgoing and ability to withstand work related pressure.
    Proven ability to work under minimal supervision.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Qualified candidates should send an updated curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter only to  info@africertlimited.co.ke by 29th October 2021 1700hrs GMT

    Apply via :

    info@africertlimited.co.ke

  • Deputy Certification Officer

    Deputy Certification Officer

    Supervisor: CERTIFICATION OFFICER
    Reporting to: TECHNICAL MANAGER
    Effective Date: Immediately
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Serve as the main point of contact for all communication to clients regarding certification matters
    Liaise and follow up on prospective audits with clients, prompting and converting them into confirmed audits in good time based on expiry date of the current certification.
    Managing the application process in good time: i.e receiving the applications and liaising with the Scheme Managers for application approvals and confirmation of audit dates to the client once approved by the Scheme Managers.
    Issuing clients with the necessary contracts and sublicense agreements, ensuring that the same are signed before engagement.
    Coordinating with finance team by giving them all information necessary for quote generation.
    Liaising with the calendar manager to slot prospective, tentative and confirmed audits
    Generating and dispatch of audit plans to the clients
    Communicating with the audit team by sending them the relevant documents needed for audit planning and execution in good time.
    Consistently adhere to scheme protocols on matters to do with application and registration processes necessary to uphold accreditation of AfriCert.
    Familiarize yourself with the Quality manual, Internal Operating Standards and Finance Policy and be bound by the provisions therein.
    Any other duties which may be assigned to you by the Technical Manager or the C.E.O from time to time relevant to the above role or your qualifications

    Minimum Requirements for the Job :

    University degree-in Horticulture or Agriculture or Food science course or business and international relations course
    Trained and passed by IRCA Lead auditor course ISO 9001:2015
    Trained and passed in Social standard and audited as a support or lead auditor in the standard
    Experience in agriculture sector more than 3 years in auditing standards e.g. RA, UTZ, GLOBALGAP as an auditor, Social standards
    Training skills
    Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning ERP and UTZ multitrace
    Auditing experience of COCOA crop in RA or UTZ standard
    Currently auditing GRASP, 4C and ISO 22000 as well as other crops is an added advantage
    Audited or experience working with the standards: GG, GRASP, 4C, UTZ, RA
    Knowledge of relevant information systems and tools necessary to carry out quality monitoring activities on the certification process Such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Excel, Rainforest Alliance Learning Network, and Rainforest Alliance CB Management platform.

    What’s next if you are interested?
    If you are confident, you have the above skills set, please send you current CV (maximum 3page) and a cover letter which shall cover the following areas:

    Your work history timeline – in brief!
    What qualities you would bring to our organization,
    Why you want to leave where you are, and come to work for this company.
    Your availability to start.
    The salary range you are looking at.

    Qualified candidates should email their CV to info@africertlimited.co.ke with the email subject “DEPUTY CERTIFICATION OFFICER – NAIROBI” by C.O.B 2nd April 2021

    Apply via :

    info@africertlimited.co.ke

  • Freelance Driver / Rider Freelance Messenger / Cleaner

    Freelance Driver / Rider Freelance Messenger / Cleaner

    Responsibilities freelance driver/Rider/ Messenger

    Ensure timely pickup and drop of staff, visitors and deliveries as required
    Maintaining proper vehicle mileage records
    Ensuring the vehicles and motorbike are always maintained in good condition by safe driving and reporting maintenance issues on time
    Ensuring cleanliness of the vehicles and motorbike at all times.
    Utilizing their knowledge of the country to find the best and optimal route
    Ensuring that the vehicles licenses are valid and displayed as per the national traffic regulations requirement
    Carrying at all times, a valid driver’s license and for the class of vehicle being driven
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Qualifications

    A valid Motor Cycle (Class F&G) and PSV Driving License
    Minimum 5 years driving experience
    Knowledge on Traffic Rules and Regulations
    Excellent time management skills
    Good written and verbal communication skills
    Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines
    Must be a good team player and have excellent interpersonal skills
    Be well versed with country wide routes to find the best and optimal routes
    Should possess a current certificate of Good conduct (six months from 30th January,2021)

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    Qualified candidates should email their CV and copy of driving license to info@africertlimited.co.ke with the email subject “Rider/Driver/Office Cleaner” by C.O.B 30th January,2021

    Apply via :

    info@africertlimited.co.ke

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities
    Processing invoices, payments, requests for payment as per company procedure.
    Raising of quotations and invoices for different clients, for approval per as instructions.
    Managing and posting petty cash transactions.
    Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, and accounts payable).
    Dealing with client queries and issues.
    Handling VAT and other statutory deduction returns.
    Provision of financial information for audit purposes when required.
    Generation of trial balance.
    Verifying suppliers’ accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
    Undertaking monthly bank reconciliations.
    Any other accounting assigned to him/her.
    Qualifications for the Accounts Assistant Job
    Business degree in accounting and at least CPA Part 2 or any Business related course from a recognized institution.
    Proficiency in both computer applications and accounting packages especially QuickBooks.
    Minimum 1 years’ experience in a busy accounting environment preferably private sector.
    Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy updates.
    Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
    Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
    Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
    Ability to communicate effectively.