Company Address: Address Sadani House, Riverside Lane, Riverside Drive P.O. Box 32201 – 00600, Nairobi, Kenya

Plant Operator

Responsible for oversite and management of all activities in the production area. The upkeep and maintenance of the infrastructure within, activities to ensure best output. General plant hygiene and health.
Key tasks:
Ripening & Ripening Chambers.

Manage weekly ripening programs.
Following and help keep SOPs to ensure quality and safety.
Communicate to immediate manager in-case of any deviations on ripening process.
Ensuring a prompt communication on each ripening process. Follow agreed format on communication.
Ensure raw material with correct quality attributes for ripening is used i.e., correct dry matter content, correct size profile etc. in liaison with the QA manager.
Ensure stocks for ripening consumables e.g., ethylene is adequate. Observe a correct re-order level.
Consult with maintenance manager to ensure scheduled maintenance plan for the ripening chambers is followed.
Completing ripening logs.

Avocado grading machine.

Manage and Oversee machine operation.
Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment.
Perform general housekeeping.
Ensure plant adheres to safety and environmental rules.
Ensuring that issued PPEs are kept and used as prescribed.
Control further processing of products until conditions likely to cause non-conformities are addressed.
Calibrating machines to ensure required productivity levels and adherence to quality measures and standard are met.
Manage weekly and monthly production schedules, maintenance reports and daily production reports.
Coordinate with the maintenance manager on repair and servicing of production equipment to ensure prudent operations.
Reporting defective machines to the production in charge/manager

Key performance indicators.

Timely analysis and communication to the reporting manager.
Timely sending of all the reports
Effective traceability of any faulty part of machine
Clean working environment.

Key Competencies

Degree in Mechatronic Engineering /or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
Understanding and commitment to Health and Safety best practice.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, good team spirit.
Good time management skills

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www.aaagrowers.co.ke

October 29, 2024
IT Officer – System

Role:
Main responsibility is to analyze and modify existing software as well as designing, constructing and testing end-user applications that meet user needs — all through software programming languages. The role will also involve providing support to the hardware team to ensure that available IT infrastructure can accommodate the provided systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Management

Contribute towards overall information systems process analysis and design, gap analysis, functional system design and specifications, system configuration, development of system tests and procedures, parallel runs as well as keeping the project documentation.
Performs program maintenance, modifications, and enhancements to new/existing systems through programming, testing, documenting, and training users.
Confers with user personnel and department representatives in resolving questions of program/system intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
Software maintenance and support: Maintain a record of appropriate software licenses to ensure compliance with copyright laws.
Coordinate training for desktop applications and other enterprise systems to the end users. Keep an updated record of all critical business application. Monitoring system performance to ensure everything runs smoothly and securely.
Monitor database performance, diagnose and resolve access and performance issues.
Maintain up to date awareness and make recommendations regarding relevant Data Protection and Information Governance issues. Maintain high levels of data availability, usability and security.
Implementation of appropriate user access levels.
Liaise with technical hardware technical IT staff regarding backups, server configurations and upgrades. Maintain an up to date daily and weekly backup as it may be deemed necessary of all our systems and databases to ensure business continuity. Restore backups for attendance solution for payroll team.
Handle system implementation, testing, user training, data migration, go-live and support for inhouse developed solutions.
Work with users and head of departments as assigned to gather, document and analyse, their requirements and propose solutions.
Understanding of security for internet-facing systems. Developing systems to ensure they are resilient to cross-site scripting and SQL injection attacks.
Keep abreast of developments in technology and ensure these are embraced in any new system developed as well as maintaining existing skills and knowledge. Continuously researching on industry trends and anticipated changes that have an impact on our business. Contribute to continuous improvement by adopting processes that improve overall efficiency.
Produce and maintain documentation including user guides for all systems developed.
Analysing existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement.
Monitoring system performance and performing predictive maintenance.
Where necessary, liaise with third-party support for outsourced software.

IT Hardware Approach & Planning

Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring PC performance.
Accurately document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future computer hardware needs.
Support development and implementation of new computer projects and new hardware installations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hardware and equipment contracts and supervise contract-based installations.
Participate in monthly and quarterly IT hardware budget preparation.

Procurement & Deployment of IT Equipment

Recommend, schedule, and perform PC, hardware and peripheral equipment improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
Write technical specifications for purchase of PCs, networking hardware and related products.
Conduct research on computer products in support of PC procurement and development efforts. Evaluate and recommend hardware products for purchase.

End User Support

Liaise with, and provide training and support to, end users and staff on computer operation.
Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products.
Where required, install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot associated end user workstation software and networking software products.
Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex PC problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair as needed.
Receive, respond and document to incoming calls and e-mails regarding system issues.
User support: Maintain a Help Desk Service for desktop software applications and other centralized software applications, emails, and specialized applications for all users in the organization

Key competencies:

Experience providing support for enterprise-level platforms with significant numbers of users across varying IT infrastructure.
Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.
Experience with enterprise data architectures, integration, and master data management.
Strong analytic curiosity and innovative problem-solving skills using a system thinking approach.
Pro-efficiency in Microsoft office with emphasis on Microsoft excel.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems.

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October 29, 2024
Junior Agronomy Officer

Role Objective:
The Junior Agronomy Officer will oversee Pest, Pesticide and IPM matters for all Farm sites and will be involved in field crop walks and monitoring predictions.
Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Growing Manager Program to input chemical and fertilizers programs, data sheets, monitor seed usage and plantings.
Ensure that chemical and fertilizer orders are prepared monthly, and that goods once ordered are supplied and the farms are fully updated on the supplies.
Providing accurate and timely projection reports to the sales department on plantings, predictions, production
Visit the farms from time to time to do crop walks and reports and monitor trials and IPM strategy implementation at each site.
Coordinate trainings, and site visits in conjunction with the Head office team.
Coordinate with the fields team on notifiable pests, ensure that a detailed Spray plan per site is in place and that data being collected is done in a timely fashion and updated to the Growing Manager.
From time to time, visit and report back on nominated Out growers.
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Weekly reporting on Inhouse and Out grower plantings, chemical and fertilizer program updates, and monitoring of scouting information.
Monthly confirmation of chemical and fertilizers supplies.

Reporting Metrics

Weekly Communicating any issues on shortages of seeds, or other inputs

Key Competencies:

Work experience at Farm level – field production and agronomy
Graduate Agronomist
Fully computer Literate
Able to work in a demanding environment.

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October 29, 2024
Avocado Orchard Manager – Re-Advertisement

Role:
Responsible for oversight and management of all activities within the Avocado orchard concerning production of seedlings and general maintenance of the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
Nursery Management

The upkeep and maintenance of the nursery compound and infrastructure within.
Oversee and coordinate land and medium preparation, potting, planting, and Scion grafting
activities to ensure optimal output.
General plant hygiene and health.
Observe and monitor plant health for signs of stress, disease or pests incursion.
Fertilization and pest control activities as agreed with your immediate senior manager
Management of Inventories and logistics.
The utilization, management and maintenance of the irrigation system, pest control equipment, field working tools, etc.
Health and Safety – ensure safe working conditions
Quality control, of recovered yields, all works undertaken, etc
Trailing new techniques and methodologies like propping, pruning, weeding, mulching, etc
Establishment of a model avocado orchard within the farm with a high-level management
Ensure management of seedling health in the nursery.
Oversee and ensure management of inventories and logistics up to and including utilization, management, and maintenance of the orchard irrigation system.
Source Avocado fruits from the market for planting seed for grafting.
Responsible for sourcing of Avocado scions for grafting.
Plan and forecast Avocado seedling grafting and delivery as per the seasonal demands.
Coming up with innovative ideas, techniques, and methodologies to promote optimal quality output

People Management

Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieves the recommended daily tasks.
Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with the company policy.
Train staff in best practices for planting, grafting, crop maintenance and hygiene, pest and disease management and all other practices from time to time.
Plan and forecast Avocado Yields, gapping plants required, operations, etc.
Communicate and coordinate harvesting schedules as per Avocado Packhouse volume requirements.
Ensure safe working conditions

Audits/ standards

Ensure the orchard operations adhere to standards of all agricultural audit’s guidelines
Handle and address any deviation on standards.

Record keeping

Ensure that various team leaders, scouts and supervisors keep accurate records of all operations carried in the orchard.
Maintain Irrigation/Fertigation records, spray schedule etc.

Crop Management

Managing day to day operations of the orchard such as nursery management, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management and harvesting.
Lead the agronomy team to ensure that pest control is well managed, and all pests and diseases are kept below threshold at all times
Direct the Farm’s crop nutrition in terms of implementation of fertilizer plans, composting / manure application and foliar feeding

Irrigation Management

Manage irrigation and scheduling of irrigation based on crop requirements and stages of production. Reduction of water wastage from leaks and over irrigation.

Crop husbandry

Deeper agricultural knowledge of the avocado crop husbandry and seasons in East Africa.
In depth understanding of the Avocado husbandry practice

Sourcing of inputs.

Responsible for planning and the ssourcing of inputs through internal requisitions on time

Key competencies:

Knowledge of Avocado orchard operations preferred.
Diploma or Degree in BSc in Horticulture or a related field
2 – 4 Years’ management experience in a horticultural field
Computer literate
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic mechanical and general machinery operation experience.
Ability to work efficiently and methodically and follow written instructions.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Good time management skills.
Understanding and commitment to Health and Safety best practice.
Attention to detail
Client, quality, and results oriented
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently, good team spirit, ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment.

Key Performance Measure:

Task completed on time and to specific specification.
Pruning and other orchard tasks completed according to seasonal and business requirements
Orchard teams supervised and work output meets agreed target.
Health and Safety procedures and policies followed.
Company processes and systems adherence
Team satisfaction
Annual yield recovery
Orchard sanitation

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www.aaagrowers.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Head of Stores

Position summary:
To manage the Stores & Procurement team and oversee the procurement of company assets in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Key responsibilities:
Group Requisitions

Address all requisitions for the Group i.e., fittings (irrigation), Packhouse maintenance fittings and electricals, PPE for Packhouses and Field, Construction materials (steel, cement from all sites), Packhouse equipment (sealing machines, food sealers, packaging) …
Action requisitions from individual Directors and GMs for ad hoc projects
Stock Take coordination – ensure on a regular ‘informal’ basis – vet quantities prior to Finance conducting.
Ensure timely Farm requirements.

Supervisory

Manage and supervise the Packaging Officer team and Stores Team, providing leadership and management to the team and managing their performance, motivating, coaching, and training them accordingly.
Make necessary recommendations where necessary.
Ensure safe storage of goods and access across all sites, as well as cleanliness.
Ensure stocks are managed at optimum levels to avoid overstocking or under stocking.
Undertake periodic visits to Farm sites and conduct impromptu audits and subsequent report generation.
Oversee Truck loading activities.

Accounts

Liaise with Accounts team to ensure timely payments are being made.
Understand reasons for any outstanding payments and problems.

Supplier Management

Ensure optimum relations with supplier to ensure that supplier performance consistently meets and exceed business expectation.
Measure supplier performance in terms of time / delivery of quality products
Negotiate and agree on best prices, favourable credit, and payment terms with the suppliers.

Administrative

Develop, facilitate, implement, monitor & review of procurement / stores policies and procedures.
Ensure Audits are prepared for in a timely manner; ensure Audit Checklist is circulated to all Technical, Packhouse and Farm Manager teams for efficient organisation.
Forecast procurement needs and establishing lead times.
Brief the Directors on special project status and act upon ad hoc project items, as well as any issues

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www.aaagrowers.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Supply Chain Officer

Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to food security globally?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!

We are looking for a motivated, reliable, hardworking and innovative Supply Chain Officer to manage customer orders/ supply chain for Local Veg Sales by effectively attaining/managing three key attributes: –
Effective client order management /confirmation communication.
Effective service level delivery standards.
Effective client communication/ visits / monitoring client’s trends.

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October 29, 2024
Senior Local Sales Officer -Veg Local Sale

Position summary:
Oversee day-to-day / Weekly operations of the Supply Chain team to ensure that are well run & that we have a dynamic Veg Local Sales Business. Ensure that Packhouse Weekly & Monthly planning are well managed depending on availability from the fields and client orders. Improve standards and process management for sales and customer support activities to optimize sales reporting and quote to order practices. Develop operational standards and metrics to establish best in class customer support operations and ensure effectiveness of the customer management process. Assist with planning for Big Promotions/ store openings, including client orders management, placement and delivery requirements. Drive Expo planning and brand image of the product with the clients.
Key responsibilities:
Customer Management:

Ensure that Clients are well managed, and action points are raised and implemented within the timeframe to ensure Client satisfaction.
Visit the clients and ensure Planograms for product placement are in place to maximize sales.
Assist with Client pricing formulations, communication and changes.
Assist with Big Promo Order planning and execution.
Ensure that each Supply Chain officer has a Key agenda for the Top 10 Clients and that on a monthly or quarterly basis we are achieving the sales targets set out.
Coordinate NPD for New Clients
Assist with Promotion planning and execution at client/ store levels.
Assist with Planning for promotional materials and new Product Updates.
Assist in planning for Big PROMOTIONS and coordinate with the field teams numbers of what is needed well in advance so that we can deliver for big events.
Ensure for new clients that on boarding forms are filled in, that orders are electronically placed via the portal or able to be electronically uploaded to the Veg manager.

Supply Chain Team Management

Ensure that Customers are well managed by the Supply Chain team, and that basic requirements of service levels, consistency are met.
Ensure that the Supply Chain team prepare planning for Orders to Packhouse, Delivery & Service level management.
Coordinate, plan and manage overall daily and weekly packhouse programs with the teams, and to ensure that we achieve client service levels at 90% and that we are sold out on most product lines. Manage the Supply Chain officers on a weekly basis that communication and order confirmations are flowing well

Planning

Ensure the timely and successful delivery of product according to customer needs and objective
Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to exceed sales quotas
Drive and train the Veg Local Sales team
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. Quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
Manage reporting for account status for weekly sales meeting

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www.aaagrowers.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Sales Officer – Roses Digital Marketing Officer

Position summary:
The position entails the key roles of service delivery and selling quality products to clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities:
Managing Sales

Taking orders, passing them on to the respective persons and preparing availabilities for clients.
Advising the Supply Chain Manager on any arising pack house issuesin relation t o production to meet daily orders
Daily confirmation of orders to all clients by sending pack plans across to different clients.
Liaise with clients on day to day adjustment on orders
Preparation/analysing of salesreports I trends to assist management in decision making,
Generate weekly packaging requirements from orders received and ensure any change/promos are clearly communicated to the packaging team in time,
Ensure all the documents are emailed to the clients the day of the shipment date.
Send to clients the shipping agent’s flight confirmation and inform them of any delays, cancellation of flights or any other changes verbally and in writing.
Follow up on client’s portfolio payment and receive debtor’s weekly report.
Make sure all prices are updated as per the season and clients.
To optimise quality of service, business growth e.g. by anticipating about their orders and suggesting promotions.
Develop strategies for more effective sales, both individually and as part of a team

Customer relationships

Maintain optimum communication and relation with clients to extend customer lifetime value
Initiate and develop a strong relationship with customers e.g. advise on appropriate purchase options
Determine customers’ needs and collect customer feedback in relation to flower orders
Brief the sales team, Commercial Manager, and Finance & Planning Director on any important matters arising from daily communication with clients,
Promote new product, commercial trials and develop sales volume in kilos, prices and turnover.
Ensure Weekly Availability are sent to Clients based on their purchasing patterns to enable better order

Key Competencies:

Holder of a Degree /diploma in business/ floriculture or related field.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in sales and marketing, and has thorough product(flowers) knowledge
Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiarity with industry ERP systems
Knowledge and exposure on Export regulations- added advantage

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October 29, 2024
Senior QA Supervisor Production Manager QA Manager

Key tasks:
Guarding against customer expectation deviations from raw material intake to final dispatch foe the finished product.

Planning staff and equipment resource in advance to prevent interruptions to activities carried out by
the quality department.
Familiarize with all customer finished product specification and ensure that all product packed have a
color printed specification copy available.
Managing of all equipment and tools within the pack house to ensure optimal performance through
scheduled maintenance, training of operators and safe storage when not in use.
Giving feedback to the QA manager / Technical manager on any aspects that are preventing the QA
function to work at optimal levels.
Scheduling meetings with relevant sections to ensure a comprehensive understanding of standards,specifications
Planning of refresher trainings to ensure a high level of understanding and for updating in case of
changes to normal practice.
Understanding the requirements for audits and customer visits and be able to explain this job function
as set out in the job description and how this function is managed.
Liasing with Head office and pack house Manager when needed.
Maintaining a high level of hygiene within and around the facility.
QA positive clearance of all finished product before final boxing.
Ensure that the laid down Quality management systems are adhered to at all times during production
process to ensure that the product conforms in terms of quality, safety and legality.
Investigating of all customer complaints and ensuring that customer complaint responses are shared
back within the specified timelines at all times.
Pest prevention contact person for the site, maintain and keep pest prevention records and schedules up to date.
Looking for ways of improving the current systems / practice applied on site whenever there is a change in supermarket standards.
Ensuring that the documents / records in use are current, the correct versions and completed in a way
that it is unambiguous and clear.
Ensuring that all QA records are fully signed off and approved as due diligence records.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, manager or senior management

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October 28, 2024
Fruit Manager

Role Objective:
Critical to the oversight of fruits production across the Farm site.
Key Responsibilities:

Equipment

Manage all farm machinery i.e. tractors and other implements

People Management

Manage labor planning and allocations as well as staff recruitment, allocating them to the various teams
Ensure that the supervisors working in the section allocate daily work targets to staff and record performance of all team members
Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieves the recommended daily tasks.
Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with Company policies
Be in charge of the Health and Safety of all employees

Planting Administration

Execute the Farm’s planting program
Ensure that the right plant population is attained at planting
Ensure weed free fields and general farm hygiene through timely weed control and general sanitation

Crop Management

Manage irrigation and scheduling of irrigation based on different crops requirements and stages of production. Reduction of water wastage from leaks and over irrigation
Lead the agronomy team to ensure that pest control is well managed and all pests and diseases are kept below threshold at all times
Direct the Farm’s crop nutrition in terms of implementation of fertilizer plans, composting / manure application and foliar feeding

Planning

Plan all the farm/section operations for the month, week, and day in consultation with the Farm Manager.
Confirm all picking predictions done by picking supervisors.
Ensure that fruits are picked on time, handled carefully and is of high quality in accordance with the Packhouse standards.
Co-ordinate produce/fruits shading and transport to the Packhouse
Communicate with Packhouse daily and make regular visit to confirm quality issues

Audits / Standards

Ensure the company field operations adhere to customer standards (as per audit guidelines)
Handle and address any deviation on standards (customer/sales team responses)

.DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in horticulture or related course

October 26, 2024