Conservation Managing Director Job Responsibilities
Perform the duties of secretary to the board
Provide leadership of the Authority in order to build a competent, efficient and motivated workforce.
To direct and control the Authority’s operations and give strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the Authority achieves its mission and objectives
Prepare authority’s annual work plans and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the Authority attains its objectives as cost effectively and efficiently as possible
Provide strategic advice and guidance to the chairman and the members of the board, to keep them aware of developments within the Authority and ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the
Authority’s mission and objectives and to comply with Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Act, 2015.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with key stakeholders and partners, including building their capacities to bolster sand and environment conservation activities.
Coordinate the various sand management activities to ensure effective resource conservation and rational utilization for sustainable yields and improved quality human life in the County.
Mobilize and monitor the use of finance and human resources for sand conservation and utilization Authority.
Provide technical assistance to the sub county and ward sand management committees, WRUAs and when necessary to ensure effective management of sand utilization and conservation of sites.
Ensure rehabilitation of the sand harvested sites and other environmental damages associated with harvesting and transportation of sand within the County
Carry out licensing and registration of all persons who wish to engage in any sand utilization activities and maintaining such registers as may be necessary.
Continuously support authority’s operations and administration of Board by advising and informing board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and supporting Board’s performance evaluation.
Requirements for the Conservation Managing Director Job
Be a Kenyan citizen.
A Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management/Environmental Studies, Community Development,
Project Management, Water Management or its equivalent and other related areas.
Progressive responsibility and with demonstrated supervisory experience in staff, budget and office management.
At least 7 years working experience, of which 4 years must be in the management of projects in Natural Resource Management or a related field
Experience in Results-based project cycle management including monitoring and evaluation methodologies and program budget management;
Experience in participatory and community based development or Natural Resource management approaches.
Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization and partnership development.
Ability to interact effectively with different cadres of people and leadership.
Good organizational, research, negotiation, analytical capabilities and problem solving skills.
Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from variety of sources and make informed decisions.
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Basic numeracy and IT skills required for operating various systems.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and explain the official framework employment regulation.
Good negotiating and influencing skills in implementing Human Resource Management policies.
Able to work alone with minimal supervision.
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied
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Conservation Managing Director
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Grains and Horticulture Value Chain Director
The Grains and Horticulture Value Chain Director is expected to lead the development and management of all interventions across the grain and horticulture value chains, including leading programming on feed production and marketing. This position will be required to lead a team of technical advisors. The location for this position is TBD.
Serve as the senior field-level manager and representative with primary responsibility for coordinating, planning, and implementing technical interventions across the selected grain and horticulture value chains.
Support the Chief of Party in all aspects of program management including ensuring integration and coordination across consortium teams and the establishment of a “one team” approach to implementation.
Lead design of program interventions that identify and develop new market opportunities that seek to upgrade the potential of selected grain and horticulture value chains.
Develop value chain strategies for working with producers and enterprises to develop their capacity to identify and respond to business opportunities in the selected grain and horticulture value chains. These strategies should facilitate private sector engagement and investment among various levels of agriculture value chains including but not limited to producer, trader, processor, and wholesaler levels.
Ensure that program strategies facilitate strategic, commercially viable partnerships between value chain actors, especially within women and youth.
Manage a team of technical advisors that provide technical leadership in areas related to improved aggregation, post-harvest handling and storage; market linkages; business enabling environment; and other interventions that promote value chain competitiveness and food security.
Promote strong relationships with USAID, the Government of Kenya, other donor, multi-lateral, and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
10 years’ international experience with successful value chain development projects with significant management responsibility. Familiarity with grains and horticulture in Kenya is preferred but not required.
10 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries.
Past supervisory experience is required.
Demonstrated success in implementing projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches.
Experience working in or providing capacity building services to the private sector is desired.
Master’s Degree in a field relevant to agricultural development such as: agricultural economics, marketing, post-harvest handling, agribusiness management or related fields.
Willingness to travel required. Applicants may be expected to relocate to regional offices depending on solicitation requirements.
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Animal Health Expert
Responsibilities for the Animal Health Expert
Under the direct supervision of the Live2Africa Project Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief AnimalHealth Officer, the Animal Health Expert will be responsible for the overall operations relating to Animal Health Systems and Services Delivery:
Carry out an assessment of the status of implementation of recommendations of Performance ofm veterinary services missions, gap analysis missions, veterinary legislation missions and support national veterinary services develop and implement strategic plans
Support member states develop and utilise TADs and zoonoses preparedness and response capacities ;
Assess AU-IBAR achievements in promoting OH and develop and pilot innovative approaches to OH sustained capacity utilisation and intersectoral collaboration
Develop, pilot and broaden models of coordination mechanism for animal health services delivery and control of TADs and zoonosis.
Develop, pilot and broaden models of public private partnerships in the animal health system.
Support implementation of policies and compliance with legislation including roadmaps for regional harmonisation.
Backstop the ARIS manager in the analysis of member states animal health reports and the drafting of the Pan African Animal Resources Yearbook
Contribute to the monitoring and analysis the state of animal health in Africa and the generation of annual policy briefs
Assist the Unit Head in planning and reporting
Perform any other duty the Unit Head may deem fit to assign
Requirements for the Animal Health Expert Job
Master’s Degree in Veterinary epidemiology with a 7 years’ experience as Animal Health Expert in none-state or government institutions or international organizations dealing with animal health and a minimum of 3 years in senior management position. A PhD in Veterinary epidemiology will be an added advantage.
A University Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary science and a certification in epidemiology in lieu of the
Master’s Degree in Veterinary epidemiology is accepted with a 10 years’ experience as Animal Health Expert in non-state or government institutions or international organizations dealing with animal health and a minimum of 5 years in senior management position may be accepted.
Experience in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of animal health servicesdelivery programmes.
Strong knowledge and experience on result based management.
Strong knowledge and experience on livestock values chains development.
Experience in an international work environment is highly desirable.
Professionalism – Proven expertise in animal production science, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills on issues related to animal production and sustainable development;
Planning and organizing – Proven ability to plan and organize work within a project; ability to maketimely decisions;
Communication – Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Judgement/Decision-making – Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve institution’s goals.
Language Requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages, proficiency of two or more in other of one or several other working language(s) would be an added value.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of One years, of with three month will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance, deliverables and funding availability.
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration:
The salary attached to the position is a fixed annual lump sum of US$ 84,477.46 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff and US$ 70,613.43 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff. -
BSF- R&D Assistant
Responsibilities for the BSF- R&D Assistant Job
Gain in-depth understanding of the larvae production process by working closely with the BSF production team, analyzing production data, identifying and prioritizing bottlenecks in production, and developing potential solutions.
Conduct literature reviews and compile relevant references for assigned research projects and related topics.
Develop research protocols for laboratory and field experiments for feedstock testing, optimization of egg production, hatching and larvae yield.
Collaborate closely with BSF production team, incorporating feedback into experimental design and provide clear instructions and training on field experiments.
Follow all safety policies and ensure that the required level of occupational health and safety is observed while conducting experiments.
Provide reports and regular progress update on experiments following the standard reporting template including data analysis, interpretation and recommendations.
Take samples and conduct routine laboratory analysis (i.e. moisture, pH, EC, microscopic images) for feedstock, insect samples and end products.
Record data, follow up on field data collection, laboratory results as well as external results.
Carry out data entry and analysis, update relevant data sheets accordingly and share results with all relevant stakeholders.
Close collaboration within BSF team, across teams and with external stakeholders during site visits and research projects.
Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required.
Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required.
Requirements for the BSF- R&D Assistant Job
Minimum of Second Class Upper Division Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology, Biological Sciences,
Environmental Sciences or equivalent.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications.
Basic laboratory skills.
Knowledge on HACCP, six sigma and DOE will be considered an advantage
Experience in lab work and conducting research projects.
Experience in insect rearing is an advantage.
Demonstrated capacity for self-organization.
Must be a person with excellent skills in innovation, interpersonal skills, team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
Detailed orientation and strong in analytical thinking.
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Commercial Controller – Horticulture
The individual will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the commercial strategy. This will include managing customer visits, managing all internal buying / procurement relationships and advising the business on new markets for development.
What we are looking for?
Excellent senior management experience in a fast paced commercial role
At least 10 years of experience within supply chain/commercial management.
Sub-Saharan Africa experience is preferred.
Strong network and knowledge of the flower sector.
What our client can offer:
A very competitive salary with in country benefits including vehicle, transportation and flight tickets home.
You will be offered a bonus based on the performance of the individual and business
Millar Cameron is the global leader in Agricultural recruitment for Emerging Markets, focusing on regions such as Africa, South America and the Middle East. Supporting some of the largest Agricultural firms around the world in their operations. -
DAIRY MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR DAIRY ACCOUNTANT
HR/DM/PKF/01
Reporting to the Management Committee/Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the profitability and diversity of the Dairy business and bring year on year incremental revenues from milk collection whilst ensuring effective and efficient dairy management controls are developed and adhered to.
Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Agriculture or related field
Post graduate or professional diploma in Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
A Minimum of five (5) years post experience
Experience in dairy management preferably in a milk production set up
Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals
Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
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Dairy Coordinators
This is a five year programme (2013-2018) that aims at creating viable smallholder coffee farming systems to stimulate the coffee sector in East Africa to regain its vitality and offer long-term business opportunities. 4S@Scale is implemented through a partnership between the Kenya Biogas Program, (KBP) , Sustainable Management Services Limited (SMS) and Coffee management Services (CMS) with technical and financial support from SNV-(Netherlands Development Organization) and the Hivos Foundation respectively.
Promotion of the dairy value chain among the coffee producers is one of the program activities (anchored on the income diversification activity, Result area 5). Capacity development in the dairy value chain is one of the strategies within the program to increase milk production (quantity as well as quality). It is against this background that the programme seeks to recruit Dairy Coordinators to roll out Biodigester activities in the participating coffee cooperatives.
The 4S@scale programme in Kenya is looking for two suitable candidates to fill the positions of a Dairy Coordinator(s) to support implementation of the Diary Activities among her clients. The Dairy Coordinator will have a double reporting line to SMS/CMS and to SNV.
Responsibilities for the Dairy Coordinators Job
The coordinator will the responsible for promotion of Dairy Value chain activities in 4S@Scale program which entails:-
Formation of Dairy Common interest Groups (CIGs) in Coffee Cooperatives and manage growth of the CIGs
Sensitization of the Coffee Cooperative Societies Management Boards on Dairy activities
Conduct Dairy Training to Promoter Farmers and CIG members including exchange visits/tours on demand basis
Supervise Dairy activities by Promoter farmers
Establish and manage fodder demonstration farms
Conduct practical fodder conservation training sessions
Facilitate linkages with Service provider Enterprises (SPEs) for silage making on demand basis
Manage stakeholder collaboration and strategic partnerships in the dairy value chain in programme area e.g. input supply, service provision and milk markets
Facilitate CIGS and Farmers to access Artificial Insemination services and report data
Regular Periodic Reporting –submission of Monthly activity reports and Milk production and AI data
Dairy Coordinators Job Requirements
A minimum of Diploma in Agriculture/ Dairy Technology/Animal health or any related field with 3 years’ professional experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Animal Science or any related field with 2 years’ professional experience.
The candidate needs to have a clear understanding of the Dairy Value chain in Kenya working with farmer groups/organizations.
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Accounts Manager- Animal Nutrition
What you can expect
The incumbent will be tasked to intensify current sales and identify new and upcoming investment projects involving Animal Nutrition products in the Country. They will be responsible for the marketing and sales of the Company’s products, optimizing market share and profit margins. Core tasks willing include the following:
Analyze East African market potentials / conduct market surveys for allocated portfolio
Propose business models & route-to-market concept for the allocated portfolio in order to win business in East Africa.
Develop a market / competitor data base for allocated portfolio & feed into Sales Team Leader and SBU.
Maintain and develop customer relationships & actively develop successful business opportunities in the East African region whilst staying abreast of changes in and/or new development in product demand in East Africa.
Support sales via technical service activities in the region in order to grow and maintain BASF market share. Identifies and implements any possible improvements to business processes.
Business development according to SBU strategies
Manage customer portfolio
Compiles and monitors sales; APO forecasting & budgets, taking corrective action where necessary.
Product / Customer Management – adherence to defined KPIs (e.g. DSOs, DIV)
Ensure accurate on-time reporting and ongoing market intelligence (e.g. market demand, market shares etc.)
What we expect
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture majoring in Animal Production or related qualification
Proven track record of 3-5 years in the Animal Production or Animal feed related industries absolutely necessary
Fluent English (written and oral),
Work experience in Sales and/or Marketing preferred
Working knowledge of animal feed formulation
Knowledge of the East African animal feed market
We offer :
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.