Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

Service Salesperson Customer Service Coordinator Parts Manager

Job Description
Reports To: Services Manager
Organization Structure: After-Sales Department
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The main responsibility of the outdoor Service Salesperson is to proactively promote and sell Scania parts and services, meeting commercial and financial targets, and thereby contributing to the profitable growth of the company. The Service Salesperson is responsible for understanding and transforming the needs of customers in to value adding solutions as well as upholding a positive brand image of the company.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, following defined and updated standards and guidelines. These duties include, but are not limited to:

Promoting the company’s full range of products and services.
Prospecting to identify potential customers and creating sales opportunities where Scania can deliver value to customers and be profitable.
Converting prospects needs and offering tailor-made solutions together with relevant functions in providing prospects with the best service offering.
Developing and increasing the company’s customer database and understanding the needs of customers.
Building and maintaining long last relationships with customers, and arguing for Scania’s value proposition.
Negotiating deals, and ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.

Core Values:
Scania’s six Core Values apply to all positions:
Customer first Respect for the individual Elimination of waste
Determination Team spirit Integrity
Leadership Principles:
Scania’s Leadership Principles, which support our common way of thinking about leadership, also applies to this role:

Co-ordinate but work independently – take responsibility
Work with details and understand the context
Act now – think long term
Build know-how through continuous learning
Stimulate commitment through involvement
Use deviations as a basis for improvements
Dare to try – manage the risks

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should also demonstrate the following competencies:

Product and service knowledge
Negotiation skills
Value selling
Communication
Customer service
Time management
Team collaboration
Results oriented

Desirable Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Relevant work experience in sales
Superior product and service knowledge
A valid driver’s license

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October 28, 2024
Livestock Extension Officer

Purpose of the position:
To improve livestock productivity and marketing in northern Kenya, NRT Trading is establishing livestock technical extension delivery services targeting specific livestock actors (Herders/Morans) with the requisite livestock management training. The approach will mimic the Farmer Field Schools approach that will be practically oriented to impart requisite skills to pastoralists. NRT Trading is seeking to recruit a professional Livestock Extension Officer to support the extension service delivery in the target conservancies.
He/She will be part of the team responsible for providing livestock technical advisory services to the community members, taking leadership in the coordination of Herders field school’s curriculum, liaison with government subject matter specialists on livestock value chains and conducting trainings for pastoralists. The person will also be coordinating cattle marketing awareness with the conservancy leadership among other responsibilities to be assigned.
Reporting to the Livestock Director, The Livestock Extension Officers will be based in the field and will be assigned to oversee 10 conservancies spread out across 4 counties.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

A Degree in Animal Heath & production, Livestock Production or Animal Science from a recognized University in Kenya with at least two year’s field experience in Livestock value chains in cattle, sheep, goats, and camel production in the ASAL areas of Kenya, or Diploma in Animal production or Animal Health and Production from a recognized livestock training institution.
Good understanding of the Livestock and Animal Health regulations in Kenya.
Must be conversant with extensive livestock production systems in the ASAL areas of Kenya.
Computer literate and with excellent writing skills.
Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili languages. Fluency in Languages of northern Kenya are desired.
Member of the respective professional bodies.
High Integrity and discipline. Must be innovative, proactive, and quick at decision making.
Possess a valid riding Motorcycle license.

The successful candidate will be based in NRT Trading HQ within Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Isiolo, Meru and Nanyuki are the nearest majors towns.

If your profile matches the above job specifications, please send your application including a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime telephone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to reach us by close of business on Friday, 11th JUNE 2021 to: hr@nrt-kenya.org addressed to: Operations Manager, Northern Rangelands Trust, Private Bag, Isiolo-60300Qualified applicants drawn from the membership of conservancies where we operate will have a distinct advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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October 28, 2024
Livestock Extension Officer HSS Advisor Amref Global Fund Programs

The Role
Amref Health Africa in Kenya is seeking for qualified candidates for the position of M&E Advisor Global Fund grants. The M&E Advisor will provide technical guidance on design, development and implementation of the project M&E strategy, build capacity in country to develop, manage and operationalize M&E systems and plans that are aligned to program strategy, and permit quality reporting. S/he will support periodic program reviews and/or country M&E systems and participate in M&E system strengthening activities; develop monitoring, evaluation and learning tools for the project as needed; develop an evaluation plan for the program and maintain a program monitoring database. S/he will ensure that program indicators are consistently tracked towards improvement; reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting
requirements and organisation standards.
The M&E Advisor will support the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to foster learning; contribute to the design and assist in managing program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making; support utilization of data to inform policy and strategies.
The estimated period of performance is three (3) years.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as public health, Epidemiology, statistics, or related discipline with 7-9 years of relevant experience.
Must be conversant with the Ministry of Health M&E tools, TB and HIV tools
Strong coordination, supervisory and management skills
Ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts, including donors, Ministry of Health officials, local partners and other NGOs.
Experience and working knowledge with any advance data analysis, analytics and visualization applications
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with a great deal of independence
Experience working with Global Fund and Donor funded programs is an added advantage.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Interested? Please visit https://recruitment.amref.org:1445/ to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application.Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Deadline for submission: 16th June2021. Please note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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October 28, 2024
Regional Horticulture Market Systems Specialist Regional Cereals & Legumes Market Systems Specialist Office Assistant Environmental and Social Development Specialist

Activity Overview and Role
Palladium seeks a Regional Horticulture Market Systems Specialist to work with the East Africa Agriculture and Market Systems activity, a 5-year, $23 million task order under USAID’s Regional Integration and Stronger Economics (RISE) IDIQ mechanism.
The Activity is designed to promote increased agricultural production, trade, improved policies, finance and investment, and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a regional basis. The Activity will collaborate closely with USAID/Kenya and East Africa’s regional intergovernmental partners, including the East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region.
The Feed the Future East Africa Agriculture and Market Systems Activity is organized under four objectives: 1) Strengthening cross-border agricultural market systems, 2) Accessing and scaling technologies, 3) Strengthening regional resilience, and 4) Strengthening the regional agriculture policy and regulatory environment. The Activity geographic area of focus includes the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Zambia. The Activity focus value chains are Livestock, Horticulture, Cereals and Legumes.
The Regional Horticulture Market Systems Specialist, working in collaboration with the Marketing and Partnerships and the Access to Finance Specialists, will support the Director, Cross-Border Trade and Market Systems to build more effective cross-border market systems in the horticulture value chains that take full advantage of new and existing regional and international market opportunities. S(He) will help to identify end-market growth opportunities in the value chain to expand trade opportunities across EA. The position will report directly to the Director, Cross-Border Trade and Market Systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director for cross border trade, coordinate and support the implementation of the team’s regional horticulture market systems strengthening action plans ensuring inclusion, resilience, and gender. As part of this, ensure project logic for interventions is aligned with overall intended results for transformation of the value chains that cut across all the four activity objectives.
Review interventions and proposals developed by Activity partners, including their contribution to project results and value-for-money aspects
Working closely with the project’s Access to Finance Specialist and sub-contract partner(s), support finance and investment pipeline development to increase access to financial services in the value chain,
Oversee capacity building interventions for Activity horticulture value chain partner organizations,
Support the development of cross-border market facilitation tools that are critical to ensuring increased and sustained regional trade,
Develop sustainable relationships in the targeted 9 Activity countries that can deepen the collaborative aspects for strengthening cross-border trade in horticulture products.
Provide technical oversight for all Activity subgrants to VC stakeholders to ensure optimal use to achieve project objectives and targets,
Provide regular written updates on the regional market system and trade highlighting any changes taking place in the value chains or within specific market systems in the value chain as a result of, but not limited to, Activity interventions.
Coordinate the project’s collaboration with other relevant initiatives that would help in the delivery of project results under the regional horticulture market system strengthening,
Using the Market Systems Development approach, undertake periodic analyses of the regional value chains, its supporting functions, and enabling environmental aspects to inform the progress and adaptation of interventions, partnerships activities, and development of business cases for engaging value chain players. End-markets analyses of growth opportunities that will drive trade opportunities in the regional value chain will be a key activity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, international trade, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience engaged in relevant regional trade transactions and/or facilitating horticulture market systems interventions at senior management level in the region and/or internationally.
Demonstrated success in managing commercial agricultural value chain transactions and/or facilitating trade in agricultural value chains.
Commercial agricultural supply chain management experience desired.
Hands-on experience in the specified value chain in the region a prerequisite.
Knowledge and understanding of barriers to regional cross-border trade, and ability to think creatively about solutions to overcome barriers when possible.
Must be well-networked in the specified value chain across the Activity’s countries of focus.
Prior USAID or donor experience preferred.
Qualified Kenyan and East African citizens are encouraged to apply.

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October 28, 2024
Animal Health Assistant Assistant Livestock Production officers

JG ‘G’ – 9 POSTS.

Terms of service: Three (3) years contract- Renewable
Basic Salary:Ksh22270x1040–23310×1070–24380×1,090–25,470×1,110–26,580×1120–27700×1,150–28,850×1,170–30,020p.m
Risk allowance: Ksh: 3,850
House allowance: Ksh.7,500
Hardship allowance: Ksh.3,200
Leave allowance: Ksh. 4,000

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this post, candidate must

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent
Possession of a certificate in Animal Health, Animal health and production from a recognized institution
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board

Duties and Responsibilities: –

Undertaking disease control activities search as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes
Treating sick animals
Advising on good veterinary practices
Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets
Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare
Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests

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Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI

Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before 2nd June, 2021

NOTE:
Ag. Chief Executive Officer
MAKUENI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

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October 28, 2024
Farm Manager

Our Client, with a coffee and horticulture farms seeks to recruit a Farm Manager who will be responsible for the assigned farms and be required to provide overall farm business management in addition to the day to day crops and livestock management. The manager will also be responsible for preparing budgets and reports and ensuring the farms are not only productive but also profitable. The manager will maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in the agricultural space.
Location: Main farm is in Yatta with an acreage of 200(mainly coffee), with a secondary farm in Naivasha having an acreage of 12acres (mainly horticulture)
Reports to: Director
Direct Reports: Farm Supervisors/ Farm Staff
Overview of Position

Manage the farm staff and ensure a good working environment
Grow and manage the farms to be both productive and profitable
Grow and manage the various sales channels
Prepare management reports
Maintain positive business relationships with customers, suppliers, professional bodies and distributors

Primary Responsibilities

Manage workflow by ensuring all deadlines are met and work is completed and accurate
Analyze existing operations, crops and livestock and recommend improvements
Prepare production and maintenance cycles for each farm as appropriate
Visit the various farms under supervision to inspect operations
Manage the procurement cycle for each farm to ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained
Maintain a functional repairs and maintenance schedule for all equipment and machinery
Develop a pricing strategy to ensure our products are competitive
Maintain overall responsibility over the sales and marketing of farm output
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure we get the best support e.g. from coffee millers and out growers
Review staffing levels periodically and ensure staff are well trained
Prepare management reports as appropriate to assist the Board make good decisions
Hire, terminate, transfer, and promote farm staff while enforcing health and safety regulations
Ensure accurate financials are maintained and prepare reports to analyze performance against set budgets
Maintain healthy community and professional relationships/ networks

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock Management or equivalent
Additional courses in business management is desirable
5+ years’ farm management experience in Kenya

Expertise in Coffee and Horticulture will be a plus.

Excellent communication skills
A passion for agriculture
Solid analytical and computer skills
Demonstrable ability to manage teams in different locations
Willingness to work overtime as required
Willingness to manage farms in different locations across the country.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Farm Manager on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

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October 28, 2024
Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist (Kisumu)

Organizational Setting
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya.
FAO’s Kenya Country Programming Framework (CPF) sets out four priority areas that will guide FAO’s partnership with, and support to the Government of Kenya at the national and devolved levels – bringing together innovative international best practices and global standards with national and regional expertise during the five years from 2018 to 2022. One of the priority areas is on the development of the Inclusive Value Chains. The value chains under this priority are selected based on the countries priorities.
The inclusive value chains sub program is implementing various value chain selection, analysis and development interventions in a number of value chains and sub sectors including horticulture, poultry, cereals, pulses, aquaculture and fruits. The interventions are designed to ensure inclusivity and sustainability in their impact as well as being aligned to various SDGs especially on contributing to economic growth, generate employment in rural economies – in particular for women and the youth, improve livelihoods, promote gender equality and reduce poverty.
Currently within the region, the FAO is implementing a number of projects, which aim to increase investments, improve food security, generate employment and increase income for the farming communities and agricultural entrepreneurs in the region. There are also projects aimed at increasing opportunities for youth in agriculture. He/she will focus on the following outputs:

Ensure that selected value chains are strengthened
Entrepreneurship capacities of agri-value chain actors (including women and youth) strengthened
Enabling environment to ensure increased investments in agriculture are achieved

The Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting the IVC team in achieving these outputs.
Reporting Lines
The Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, and the direct supervision of the Sub Program Leader for Agribusiness and Inclusive Value Chains (IVC), he/she will be responsible for the program coordination of the Sub Program’s activities in the Lake region Counties (Kisumu, Busia, Vihiga, Kakamega, Siaya, Migori, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nandi).
Technical Focus
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating delivery of the outputs of the projects in the region that aim to Improve food systems, enhance coordination and foster agricultural investments. These targeted investments should be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that contribute to economic growth, generate employment in rural economies – in particular for women and the youth, improve livelihoods, promote gender equality and reduce poverty. The Consultant will be responsible for building the necessary stakeholder platforms and working closely with the County Governments and other development partners in the delivery of this assignment.
Tasks and responsibilities

Support the harmonization of the different projects into an overall program for the region.
Provide technical, organizational and entrepreneurial skills to producers, Micro, Small and Medium Agro-Enterprises (MSMAEs) and agricultural service providers to establish and engage in inclusive, equitable and innovative business models.
Undertake value chain and food systems analysis to identify diverse income-generating opportunities.
Liaise and work closely with the relevant departments of the Government at regional and county level to ensure that results are met.
Support innovative public-private partnerships for increased and effective agricultural value chain financing and business development.
Support gender mainstreaming in agribusiness and value chain development.
Build the capacity of agro-food value chain actors to implement food quality management systems and food loss reduction strategies.
Prepare the necessary reports as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Business Management, or any other related field
10 years of experience in agribusiness investment, agricultural finance, SME development, and has a vast and consolidated network of contacts with the public sectors (ministries and agencies) as well as with the private sector (Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), financial institutions, local agribusiness companies, fintechs, etc.).
Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili
National of Kenya

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience in Private sector Development
Extent and relevance of experience in Multi Stakeholder processes
Familiarity with the Kenyan Agriculture Sector networks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications

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Careers@fao.org

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October 28, 2024
Manda Bay: Pest Controller

Job Details
Interested candidates should have experience and interest in controlling pest.

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October 28, 2024
Farm Manager

The position will be in charge of all farming activities and maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
Duties
Human Resource
The manager will be responsible for recruiting and training farm workers
Business Development

Organizing sales and purchases of livestock crops and agricultural products
Advertising and marketing farm products

Health and Safety

Oversees maintenance, safety and security of buildings, equipment and machinery, in assigned area of responsibility.
Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate.
Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations.

Research

Manages and coordinates farm operations to effectively and efficiently meet the research and provides assistance in that regard.

Bookkeeping

Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records
Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets
Planning and preparing the finance reports ,setting up budget limit for various farm activities.

Desired Education and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent.

Experience:

At least 3+ years’ experience in similar position.
At least 3 years in Management and Business development.
Experience in Poultry Farming and incubator is a must.
Should have a thorough understanding of Agriculture Practices in Kenya

Knowledge skills and abilities
Skills

Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
Management experience would be a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills

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October 28, 2024
Consultant Agribusiness Coordinator

Scope of work
The Agribusiness Coordinator will work closely with the Team Leader and Bountifield’s implementing partners’ field staff, and will carry out the following tasks:

Identify and assess 20+ rural enterprises to integrate into the project

Work with anchor partners to identify a long list of potential entrepreneurs interested in launching or expanding enterprises to provide postharvest services to farmers using Bountifield-approved technologies.
Administer Bountifield’s capacity assessment tool to measure the business’ potential and suitability to partner with the project.
Recommend a final short-list of enterprises to be selected, based on pre-determined criteria, and design capacity building plans for each.

Coordinate and provide regular business advisory services to the project’s micro-enterprises in the consultant’s assigned area (to be determined with the Team Leader).

Provide training to entrepreneurs on business strategy and management, promotion and marketing, customer service, financial planning, etc.
Advise on and support the development of business growth plans.
Support the promotion and implementation of marketing strategies.
With anchor partners, track farmer crop planting, harvesting and make projections to advise the entrepreneurs on business opportunities and to forecast risks.
Monitor relevant crop markets, prices, and other dynamics affecting the micro-enterprises/SMEs.
Prepare materials and tools for managing revenues, costs, cash flows, etc.

Contribute to and support other project activities, especially M&E and reporting.

Follow the progress of each micro-enterprise and monitor their activities.
Draft and submit regular progress reports on the businesses.
Contribute to the project’s quarterly reporting and planning.
Participate in weekly team meetings and others, as required.
Support the team leader in partner relationship management.

Consultant’s Skills and Qualifications
The ideal consultant will be able to work independently, take initiative and will measure his/her performance on the success of the micro-enterprises. S/he will meet most of the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness or a related field with strong business acumen.
Minimum of 3 years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, ideally in a training capacity.
Track record of working directly with micro-enterprises and rural agricultural businesses.
Strong business management and financial analysis skills.
Experience in the agriculture sector with expertise in post-harvest operations.
English writing and computer competency.
Commitment to Bountifield’s vision and project goals.

Timeline and budget
The start date for this consultancy is March 2021 for an initial period of 10 months with extension based on achievement of milestones and budget availability. The level of effort is expected to be 30-50% of full-time (up to 3 days per week).

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October 28, 2024