Job Group K
Duties and responsibilities:
Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching and promote economic livestock farming.
Officer will assist in the organizing extension activities including field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
Basic qualifications:
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agriculture and Home Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Health and Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
Minimum 3 years working experience.
Must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
Must satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
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Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied
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Livestock Production Officer Assistant Agricultural Officer Fisheries Officer Veterinary Officer Economist/Statisticians Internal Auditors Procurement Officer Accountant II Revenue Clerk Finance Officer
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Agronomist Administrative Assistants Quantity Surveyors Client Relationship Managers (CRM’s)
Job Code: 013
Africa Plantation Capital is part of the multi-award winning APC Group of global companies and has won the Kenya New Business of the year award from Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
On top of a competitive compensation structure, exceptional and exciting incentives are on offer. Success has the potential to lead to unlimited and uncapped earning structure.
We Require:
25-55 years of age.
Clean cut, attractive and presentable.
Must speak clear fluent English and Swahili.
No criminal convictions.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must be able to start immediately. (Not next week or next month)
We Provide:
Full training & travel
Safe and professional working environment.
Excellent remuneration package.
Advancement opportunities.
Company laptops and mobile phones to relevant positions.
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Managing Director
The Managing Director will oversee and manage all business operations, people and ventures of a start-up foundation seed company that will service seed companies in Sub Sahara Africa. The Managing Director will be responsible for the overall success of the business. He/she will be responsible to ensure that this start-up is nurtured into a fully independent and financially viable company. The MD will report to the Company Board of Directors. The position will have responsibility for the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan, building and maintaining an effective management team, engagement with key stakeholders, and assume full accountability to the Board for all company operations. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will initially be engaged on a five-year basis, with the possibility of renewal. Duties and Responsibilities:The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Develop and implement the strategic growth and operational plan to achieve overall revenue and volume targets in the different countries as set out by the board of directors.
Provide strategic advice to the board of directors
P&L Management -deliver financial targets (net sales, gross profit, SG&A, EBIT, and free cash flow)
Implement an effective credit management strategy to support sustainable growth of the business.
Lead and be accountable for business planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Lead a multifunctional team in developing and executing appropriate go-to-market approaches to achieve complementary commercial and social goals.
Attract, develop, manage, lead, and inspire a team to ensure consistent high performance, growth and retention of talent, and succession planning for key leadership and high impact roles.
Build effective relationships, maintain trust and partnerships with key institutions and seed companies in the Sub-Sahara Africa region to ensure collaboration and leveraging of the foundation Seed Company’s mandate and capabilities.
Measure and leverage on data-driven competitive and market information (competition actions, market trends, satisfaction levels, commercial acceptance and regulatory issues).
Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with key external stakeholders including regulators, distribution partners, social partners, and seed industry associations.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Education
At least a Master’s degree in business management and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related discipline Relevant Experience Ten (10) years of progressive, senior level experience in business management/administration gained in a reputable national or international organization Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance measures
Outstanding experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans to achieve revenue and volume targets in multiple countries.
Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice to a Board of Directors.
In-depth knowledge of the seed industry in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Strong private sector experience in P & L Management aimed at delivering financial targets including net sales, gross profit, SG&A, EBIT and free cash-flow.
Experience in measuring and leveraging on data-driven competitive and market information.
Demonstrated Experience in leading a multi-functional team in developing and executing appropriate go-to-market approaches to achieve complementary commercial and social goals.
Demonstrated ability to implement an effective credit management strategy
Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance measures including experience in leading a business planning process, forecasting and budgeting processes.
Demonstrated experience in developing, leading and inspiring a team to ensure consistent high performance, growth and retention of talent as well as succession planning for key leadership and high impact roles.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain trust and partnerships with key institutions and seed companies in Sub Saharan Africa region and ensure collaboration and leveraging of the Foundation Seed Company’s mandate and capabilities.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including regulators, distribution partners, social partners and seed industry associations.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Experience in establishing a start-up company, preferably in agribusiness
Terms of AppointmentThis is a full-time position and the successful candidate will initially be engaged on a five-year basis, with the possibility of renewal. The job offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. -
Dairy Farm Manager
The successful candidate will have a knowledge of dairy production, dairy equipment and animal health.
The key responsibilities of the Manager will include:
Oversee all day to day operations including milk production and quality.
Work closely with the maintenance staff ensuring that all equipment, machinery and facilities are kept to an optimum level.
Manage a team of local nationals providing support and training on best practises.
Control the budget for the site, liaising with the General Manager ensuring that all figures are correct and accurate.
Management of the milking herd
Carry out AI practises and mastitis treatments
The Dairy Manager will ideally have:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
Strong dairy farm management skills
Experience within Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East will be advantageous.
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry is preferred but not mandatory
Package:
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Program Design Manager Administration Manager Communications Operations Manager Operations Coordinator (Nursery)
About this role
Sustainable, scalable systems are the key to the magnitude of impact Komaza is able to have on the world. As we seek to grow from tens- to hundreds-of-thousands of farmers across East Africa, the productivity and efficiency of our operations in the field is critical to our success. You will take the lead on developing, innovating, and improving the systems used by our field extension network. This role reports to the Director of Field Operations.
What you will do
Work closely with our field extension network to design and improve the systems, strategies, tools, and trainings that will allow us to hit our massive expansion targets.
Identify and prioritize significant opportunities for operational innovation – then lead research, design, prototyping, and scaling of our best solutions.
Run point on collaboration with other departments like Technology Development, People Operations, and Procurement in the execution of interdisciplinary programs.
Build the capacity of Komaza staff through workshops, mentorship/coaching, and stretch projects.
Work closely with the Director of Field Operations and the Field Extension Network to support execution in pursuit of ambitious seasonal planting targets.
What you have
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, graduate degrees preferred
3+ years relevant experience including extensive experience in program management, team leadership, and field-based operations
Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills with impeccable spoken and written English
Passion for Komaza’s mission to lift rural farmers out of poverty through the rapid scaling of our microforestry model
Strong familiarity with the communities where we plant; you have lived or worked in rural low-income communities
You’re also
Flexible and scrappy with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
Self-directed and intellectually curious – you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
Growth-obsessed with a strong desire for personal development
A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable systems
What we expect
You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2+ years. While we will open a Nairobi office to support regional expansion in the near future, this role will be primarily based at our current headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya for the foreseeable future. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.
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Pack House Manager
Job Details
Reporting to the general Manager, the job holder shall be required to perform the following duties:
Overall management of packhouse, staff, production and technical operations
Managing workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment Recruit, train, and maintain competent production/Quality Assurance staff Ensuring that all staff trainings are done and that key personnel have the requisite skills and competency required for the job.
Monitoring of labor efficiency and overtime authorization for the pack house staff. Planning and organizing for workers transport and liaising with the Transport manager on the same
Conducting regular worker analysis on performance and making motivational recommendations Handling of all disciplinary cases on site and ensuring harmony and good relationship between staff Site Responsible for overall operations in the pack house.
Ensuring that budgets and targets are met. Run an effective preventative maintenance system to preserve the integrity of the Packhouse fabric and proper functions of all machinery and equipment.
Be part of the site HACCP team Monitoring the utilization of Packaging materials and labels with a bid of reducing/minimizing wastages
Keeping stocks of equipment, crates and staff uniforms and ensure that proper controls and utilization is observed Coordinating the maintenance/servicing of all machinery and equipment on site coordinating all preparations for supermarket audits and customer visits along with the Technical manager.
Ensures that all specified pack house records are up to date and signed off.
Health and Safety – you will ensure that highest standards of health and safety for all workers under you are maintained.
Product Ensuring that all products dispatched for the export market meet the specified customer specifications in terms of safety, quality and quantity.
Legality Overall responsibility for coordination of raw material procurement, utilization, dumping and record keeping for such.
Plan and execute the daily pack and notify the marketing Manager of any issues that may affect achievement of the daily pack.
Ensuring that production is run such that window period is provided after every shift for cleaning.
Effective communication with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, outload volume and Packhouse packing capacity.
In charge of daily order planning and communication with the head office on orders and all export Ensuring that Truck departure from the sites both produce and shipment trucks are on schedule.
Actively participate /coordinate in any activities and sue diligence audits in light with the HACCP plan and as an active member of the HACCP team.
The ideal candidate should possess the following credentials:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in the relevant field.
Must have minimum 4 Years of experience in pack house management
Good Managerial/leadership and Organizational Skills.
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Relationship Skills.
Good Numerical Skills. Team Player Able to work independently.
Knowledge of Customer Market standards. Measure of performance:
Effective communication with all departments in the company.
Accurate and timely reporting.
Maintenance of the required processes standards all through Ensure Packhouse audits and customer visits are conducted professionally and successfully.
Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity.
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Natural Resources Specialist
Job Details
Qualifications and skills
At least a Master’s degree in forestry, water or environmental sciences;
Fluent spoken and written English
General professional experience
At least 15 years professional experience in the field of forestry, conservation, water resource management, REDD+, climate change adaptation
At least 10 years international experience in leading projects in institutional development in the field of forestry, conservation, water resource management, REDD+, climate change adaptation.
Significant work experience with natural resource protection and responses to climate change, as well as with supporting the strengthening of government l institutions.
Experience in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams
Project cycle management and result based management approaches
Experience as Team Leader of EU-funded projects and experience with technical and financial procedures of the EU/EDF preferable
Work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ideally additional experience in:
Experience in formulating integrated management plans
Experience in improving incentive mechanisms for sustainable land use systems including private sector and communities
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Managing Director Agriculture
Position description and responsibilities
As a member of the SNV Managing Board, the Managing Director Agriculture is jointly responsible for SNV’s corporate strategy and direction. The MD is specifically responsible for:
Developing and implementing an innovative and ambitious Agriculture strategy with a clear focus on evidence-based advocacy, advisory work, and scaling up of operations.
Overseeing quality of implementation (time, budget and deliverables) of Agriculture programmes.
Resource mobilisation and relationship management with main donors and partners, including securing funding at a global (multi-country) level for Agriculture.
Positioning SNV as a global player in the Agriculture sector in the international development arena.
Ensuring outstanding results and a high level of quality in our Agriculture programmes.
Overseeing the performance and composition of our global staff and the development of their potential.
Monitoring and steering the financial performance of the Agriculture sector.
In addition to sector steering, the Managing Director Agriculture will oversee SNV’s work within a number of countries. Key responsibilities will include, amongst others:
Supervising country directors and country operations for a cluster of countries.
Ensuring coherence between sectors and cross-cutting themes and approaches.
Qualifications and selection criteria
Passion for SNV’s mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of millions of people living in poverty.
Excellent knowledge of current thinking in Agriculture.
Significant experience and proven track record of developing and executing Agriculture initiatives in a competitive context.
Strong network and visibility with main donors and partners relevant to SNV and the Agriculture sector, with entrepreneurial skills including a proven track record in mobilizing financial resources.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in multidisciplinary senior management positions
Exemplary leadership skills and extensive experience in creating and leading high performance teams.
High level of integrity and credible player in development.
Extremely effective communicator across a range of audiences; strong presentation skills.
Fluent in English (fluency or working knowledge in French a plus).
Our offer
A solid compensation package between EUR 110.000 and EUR 120.000 annually. 30 annual paid leave days, flexible holiday plan, pension scheme and expat benefits including housing, international health insurance and international schooling. -
Agriculture Research Manager Monitoring and Evaluation Nutrition Associate
Wanted
Exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development.
Duration
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job.
Job Description
One Acre Fund has a robust research program spanning all countries of operation including thousands of farmers and well over a hundred agronomic and socioeconomic trials each year. The Agriculture Research Manager will be on the Agricultural Research Team, which works directly with each country research team (Innovations Teams) to identify new research opportunities, coordinate global research initiatives, and provide technical guidance where needed. The Agriculture Research Manager will be responsible for the following:
New Research Identification – The agricultural products and trainings that we provide to hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers each year evolve each season as a result of lessons we learn from research. You will be responsible for identifying new products/trainings (e.g. new seeds, fertilizers, planting practices, pest management practices, etc.) and research methods that we can pursue to increase the impact that our program delivers to smallholder farmers.
External Relationships – We work with a number of external research institutions, including national research organizations and international research institutions such as those from the CGIAR. You will be partially responsible for liaising with some of these institutions in an effort to engage in two-way information sharing, collaboration, and to ensure that One Acre Fund is up to speed on the latest in applied agricultural research. You may also be partially responsible for supporting some of our business development work by liaising with donors on technical agricultural work.
Global Research Coordination – The Agricultural Research Team is responsible for coordinating cross-country research initiatives such as climate change adaptation strategies, a longitudinal study of the effect of the One Acre Fund program on soil health, and the adaptation of agronomic products and decisions to local, heterogeneous conditions. You will take on a leadership role in global research coordination, especially with respect to agronomic local adaptation.
Technical Support – Our field teams request guidance on practical applications of technical concepts from time to time. You will be responsible for synthesizing technical concepts and applying them to digestible, actionable recommendations. This may take the form of developing trainings and decision support tools in addition to more ad-hoc guidance. Additionally you will occasionally be responsible for writing topical memos / briefs on important agricultural research concepts to influence organizational decisions and improve organizational knowledge.
Soil Lab (if appropriate) – One Acre Fund manages a soil lab in western Kenya where we run spectroscopic soil analyses for country teams to inform research decisions and programmatic changes. Depending on your background you may be involved with the management of our soil lab.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Experience with agricultural research and application of findings, especially in smallholder tropical agriculture.
A formal educational background in the agricultural sciences, especially soil science, agronomy, or disease and pest management. MSc is required; PhD is strongly preferred.
Strong work experiences, which may include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments, etc.
Strong project management, communication, and leadership experience.
Strong data management and analysis skills. Experience with Excel required; experience with R or Stata strongly preferred.
We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required. Kiswahili and/or French preferred.
Preferred Start Date
Early 2017
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and food stipend.
Sponsor International Candidates
Yes
East Africans strongly encouraged to apply.
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Agribusiness Officer
Purpose of the Position
Keep the demonstration plot as a Centre of Excellence and undertake demonstrations to
students, community members and other visiting parties at the plot. Take part in training the students and the community in agribusiness ventures.
Responsibilities for the Agribusiness Officer Job
Agro-forestry Development
Participate in RWMT beekeeping activities and value addition processes.
Ensure that the demonstration plot at the project site is in a presentable state and serve as
an example of what should be practiced in the community.
Assist in ensuring the use of Organic farming methods in the maintenance and
management of the gardens.
Ensure that the demonstration plot is a profitable venture.
Provide overall guidance, mentoring and supervision to Agroforestry staff to ensure
successful implementation of Agribusiness activities and targets.
Come up with work plans for Agroforestry staff and follow up to ensure that they are achieved.
Put forward new ideas and/or recommendations for improvement of the agribusiness project.
Ensure that Agribusiness productions are done in a cost effective manner.
Ensure enhanced access to markets both locally and beyond for Agroforestry products.
Ensure that the fish farm is well maintained at all times and stocked with the right number and species of fish.
Ensure periodical production of fish for sale to the customers.
Collaborate with other organizations dealing with similar products for the benefit of the Agribusiness venture.
Implement approved Curriculum for students undertaking sustainable organic Agriculture.
Develop lesson plans for sustainable organic Agriculture trainings.
Provide counseling to the students, address their disciplinary issues and assist in Conflict
Resolution amongst them.
Facilitate internal examinations for sustainable organic Agriculture.
Ensure Training and Resource Center rules and regulations are clearly communicated to
the students and are adhered to.
Ensure the students participate in all relevant RWMT activities.
Internal Administration
Provide quality and timely delivery of the projects reports, in their agreed format and deadlines.
Advice the Management of any key developments forums and any other networks which may serve to the advantage of RWMT and its ability to achieve its overall objectives.
Interpret and implement government policies that affect the activities of the Agribusiness project.
Coordinate the process of ensuring that vegetables are available for use at the PSS centers.
Ensure that Agroforestry casual staff are rotated and substituted appropriately.
Take part in the process of wage preparation for the Agroforestry casuals.
Review the projects operational budgets in conjunction with the projects team, Supervisor and relevant Finance staff.
Maintain follow-up and feedback system to ensure efficient processes.
Actively maintain the internal referral system to ensure beneficiaries are provided with maximum support from the organization’s various expertise.
Ensure all inventory items issued to the department are maintained in good condition and are stored securely and neatly.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the Supervisor and management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.
Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support Program for Orphaned and
Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
Qualifications for the Agribusiness Officer Job
At least a Diploma in Agriculture or other relevant related disciplines, desired specializations
includes Agribusiness or Agroforestry.
Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with beneficiaries, Local Community Members, students and staff.
Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
Should possess strong communication, negotiation and administration skills.
Must have a valid Motorbike license and be able to ride the motorbike.
At least three (3) years experience.