Job Description
Follow up and document the success of innovations especially businesses happening in the programs e.g. vegetable growing, tree nurseries, selling chickens, chicks or eggs, efficient cook stoves, solar lights sales etc.
Document feedback from the field staff and farmers into simple and easy to use business plans.
Document costs, revenue and profits on business plans that Village Based Advisors and farmers can use to easily start up similar businesses, based on the successes being documented in the field.
Assisting the MD directly with innovations.
Interact with agrovets and farmers and advise on good horticultural practices.
Help in advising farmers.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree from a relevant agricultural field.
At least 2 years agri-experience from private sector.
Work experience in a field such as horticulture or agribusiness.
Energetic and loves to interact with farmers and agri-related practises.
Practical hands on experience in agriculture, farming, horticulture.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Willingness and ready to travel locally and regionally.
Open to a lot of field work.
Role based in Nairobi but with at least 50% field work.
Website: Website https://dumaworks.com/
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Technical / Business Development Officer
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Area Manager
About the role
The area manager will recruit, train and manage a team of group coordinators whose main job is to build relationships with clients.
The hire will be responsible for achieving set targets for the area that include both sales and client repayment behaviour. The hire will report directly to one of the co-founders.
In addition, this is an opportunity to be part of a growing start-up with big ambitions and a dedicated team but it also means that it’s a rapidly changing environment. Be aware!
Key Responsibilities for the Area Manager Job
Recruit and train group coordinators under the current curriculum in the area of your operation
Monitor and support the team of group coordinators ensuring they reach their targets in their assigned territories and that they submit all required reports on time
Performance review of group coordinators
Ensure adequate stock levels and provide forecast to management team
Run the area office, including all administrative duties
Area Manager Job Requirements
At least one-year experience of managing a team of employees (not just casual workers).
Minimum two years’ experience as loan officer or field officer working directly with clients in rural areas.
BSc in Business Studies or equivalent.
Willingness to start trainee programme in Webuye, Bungoma County, for 3 months before relocation to Kapsabet.
In general, we run a 6 day work week out here.
Knowledge of Nandi dialects a strong advantage.
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Counter Sales Representative Sales Executive Receptionist Sales and Marketing Executive
Job Duties
Recording sales and order information
Following up with Clients via email and calls
Ensure customers are provided with accurate and timely information on sales transactions.
Achieving sales targets set
Input of sales and other related data in the sales software system
Advice walk in customers and selling automotive spares and service parts
Taking inbound calls from trade customers, ensuring they are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner
Requirements
Must be Computer literate
Must have experience in the motor vehicle spares industry
Motivational & Customer Service Skills
Be able to work under pressure
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Operations Manager
About the role: The candidate will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment in a country in full recovery and have operational responsibilities implementing the CRS project, supervising a team of agronomists, interacting with small holder farmers and project counter parts.
The ideal candidate must thrive working in rural areas (30%) and have the ability to interact with a young international team.
The company is offering a competitive remuneration package, accommodation, health insurance and home leave.
Objectives:
Coordinate the relationship between the company CRS and USAID
Development of M&E system in accordance with USAID requirements
Supervise implementation of project activities including training of farmers groups
Manage the company’s team compromising of agronomists, connectors and support staff
Coordinate activities for the training of 70 farmer groups on good agricultural practices
Manage the set up and maintenance of demonstration farms
Develop supply chain of agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers
Spear head the scoping of new funding opportunities
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree and at least 5 years of working experience being at least two working with smallholder famers in Africa with understanding in horticulture
Previous experience working with development partners, added advantage for candidates with working experience with USAID projects
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Company Driver Content Product Manager
Duties and responsibilities:
Distribution of fruits and vegetables from the warehouse to various destinations around Nairobi.
Help the team in loading and offloading goods as and when necessary.
Assist in other office duties as and when necessary.
Manage the minor mechanical issues of your assigned vehicle if need be.
Regular transportation of goods to and from the airport.
Minimum requirements:
Experience in a reputable organization of at least 3 years.
Minimum qualification – KCSE with mean grade of C and above.
Computer literacy – To be able to work on word & excel.
Good knowledge of Nairobi environs and Traffic Act.
Certificate of good conduct – at least 3 months old.
Driving License – Class B,C & E.
All statutory documents – NHIF, NSSF & PIN.
Desirable Skills:
Intermediate mechanical skills.
Ability to comfortably navigate within Westlands.
Tech Savvy.
Self-starter with excellent organizational skill.
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer Job Requirements
The company is seeking an experienced chartered / registered mechanical engineer with 5 yrs+ professional experience to join the East African operations of an expanding UK multi-disciplinary company working on projects throughout the region.
This is an intermediate / senior position offering excellent professional development and career prospects for an experienced all- round engineer with exemplary design and project oversight skills.
The ideal candidate should have experience working Internationally; mainly in Sub-Saharan countries.
UK/EU training/work experience with a chartered or near chartered status is an added advantage.
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Procurement Manager
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible and accountable for supplier registration and selection process. Can be consulted by the supplier when registering and when assessing the supplier against company requirements. And informed about the recommendations implemented by the supplier.
Informed about supplier evaluation criteria, supplier evaluation score and the approved suppliers that remain in the database.
Responsible and accountable for updating and archiving supplier evaluation, inactivating supplier, monitor supplier performance and come up with supplier performance evaluation report.
Consulted during a major concern and to check if the concern is legitimate.
Responsible and accountable for commodity purchase opportunity process
In the purchase order Checking for matching opportunities, preparing and sending purchase order to supplier, receiving and updating system with signed purchase order together with supply plan, checking if PO has been fulfilled and sending the process through to AP and closing and archiving the purchase order
Study recommendation paper and markets
Negotiation with suppliers.
Informed about the matching opportunities lists and proceed to purchase opportunities as appropriate.
Gather information and update the database to develop commodity data and markets of interest and fill market commodity information template
Informed about matched sales orders through order execution summary
Informed when customer complain goes to CA/PA process
In charge of General procurement for all departments.
Informed about and controls all purchase order activities.
Procurement Manager KPI’s
Amount of relevant information given to trader
Number of purchase opportunities brought in, number of purchase opportunities converted to purchase order
Number of new suppliers brought in, number of new suppliers registered and selected
Total complaints handled and solved through CA/PA
Number of suppliers/ trade that have defaulted
New markets/ products purchased
Amount of money saved from previous year general procurement to current year
Number of complaints from departments of lack of service.
General KPIs
Number of ideas, new processes, document changes, problems solved
Timely handover of information/ documents to the respective depts./ individuals
Timely and valid Input to departmental meetings
Time given to company and projects
Speech and Language use/ behavior at office with external and internal members
Values shared
Training and development undergone
Assistance provided to internal and external auditors.
Requirements Bachelors Degree from a related field.
5-10+ years experience working in the procurement field.
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Junior Sales Executive
Job Summary: Are you lady or gentleman; aggressive, a go-getter, independent, confident, smart, intelligent, willing to work without supervision and pay yourself well. Then this is the job for you.
A leading FMCG company seeks to recruit sales executives to market their company products which are FMCG including grain foods and related commodities. Job Description
Background in Sales and Marketing or a Business related course.
Previous sales experience with a proven track record major plus
You will be charged with marketing the products and services and selling them to potential and existing customers through your own network
You should have high integrity and have a certificate of good conduct.
This job can be done full or part time – it is not a permanent position.
Students may also apply
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Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Manager Job Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of staff performance appraisal systems with the support of senior management
Conduct scheduled (quarterly) performance appraisals on team.
Development of Induction programme for all new hires.
Administering the induction programme to new employees as well as ensuring they have all the necessary equipment tools and required knowledge to work effectively.
Ensuring all employees are regularly upgrading their skill sets
Maintenance and updating of all employee records and contracts.
Ensuring HR policies are compliant with the local legal frame work at all times.
Development of an employee termination process.
Management of the Termination process
Development and management of the employee benefits program; making recommendations to management based on studying of benefits needs and trends.
Maintains company pay plan by conducting periodic surveys as well as scheduling and conducting job evaluations, to ensure overall competitiveness as a place of work.
Qualifications for the Human Resource Manager Job
At least 5 years’ experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
Desired Skills Reporting
Administrative Writing
Research
Verbal Communication
Orienting Employees
Organizational Effectiveness
Confidentiality
Time Management
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Finance and Administration Manager Laboratory Technician
The Finance and Administration Manager will contribute to the day to day financial and administrative activities of the organisation, and play a key role in adhering and implementing company finance and administration policies.
The Finance and Administration Manager will be assigned ongoing responsibilities in finance, including bookkeeping, Quick-books transaction entries, report preparation, bank reconciliation, and others, as well as in administration, including: inventory management and reconciliation, vehicle and logistics, procurement, asset management, and others.
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
Finance and Accounting
Prepare and maintain accurate, timely financial records for the organization in accordance with standard accounting procedures
Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures and control mechanisms
Ensure all statutory remittance and reporting requirements of the organization are met
Prepare all necessary information for annual returns and audits
Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management and control
Bank account reconciliation
Manage cash flow and prepare in advance for cash flow needs
Oversee bookkeeping and payroll functions
Track and account for assets
Contribute to financial systems implementation, budget preparations, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting
Help ensuring effective internal controls and minimising risks
Maintain books, record transactions via Quick-books, reconcile discrepancies
Contribute to monthly close procedures, including bank reconciliation
Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and oversight of company audits
Maintain accurate records for all company transactions
Administration
Implement tasks across multiple functional areas including HR, procurement, inventory, asset disposition, logistics etc
Assist with local procurement, ensuring full compliance with company policy
Help to manage inventory and all other assets, monitor and report daily stock movements, ensure proper reconciliation on an ongoing basis (weekly and monthly)
Pro-actively make recommendations for better work methods for improved efficiency and company profitability
Open and close the office at agreed times
Oversee administrative functions including provision of necessary equipment and material for the work environment, leases, contracts, asset registry, key registry.
Contribute to preparation of Board and management meetings
Supervise accounting team, assign tasks to the team members and follow up to ensure completion of quality and timely work
Working together with HR & Logistics counterparts, oversee appropriate development of roles and structures, and work plans, to manage the organization’s procurement, distribution, logistics and administration functions
When needed, support HR activities in the process of recruiting, training and development
Give input into staff performance appraisals and ensure appraisals are done on time
Performance management including disciplinary action where needed, with the support of HR and senior management
Contribute to the import process and product costing
Any other duties as assigned by Directors
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor Degree (Finance, Accounting, Commerce)
CPA-K professional certification
Skills and Experience
5 years professional experience in similar or relevant roles (finance-administration posts of supervisory & managerial levels)
Advanced skills in standard bookkeeping/accounting software(s)with particular reference to QuickBooks
Advanced Microsoft Office software skills, especially Excel
Strong communication ability both written and verbal, able to train others
Knowledge of import process (primary business)
Self-starter with strong problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, and strong attention to detail
Must have the force of character sufficient to properly represent the organization’s interests with suppliers and be a person of high integrity as well as team player
Able to supervise a team, follow up on delegated tasks
Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual development
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