Enterprise Manager – Kenya Forestry Research Institute Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute is a state corporation mandated to undertake research and development in forestry and disseminate research findings. The Institute is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position:-
Enterprise Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties include:
  • Develop plans, strategies and mechanisms to meet enterprise objectives and achieve expected profit, operational and business results.
  • Assess priorities and maintain targeted work plans, including the development and implementation of the business plan.
  • Keep abreast with local and international policy initiatives in order to identify unmet needs and development opportunities.
  • Maintain appropriate financial and other enterprise records.
  • Maintain appropriate business management data and report monthly to the Director.
  • Ensure that all enterprise products, services and activities are responsive to clients needs and are provided in ways that meet legal, statutory and best practice requirements.
  • Be responsible for training and development, deployment of staff in the Unit in liaison with relevant offices.
  • Commercialize KEFRI’s innovations, services and products.
Qualifications

The successful candidate should be in possession of the following:
  • At least a Masters degree in Enterprise Development or Business Administration – specialized in entrepreneurship or marketing or related disciplines.
  • At least 5 years experience in a successful enterprise in either Public or Private Sector.
  • Exhibit high relational skills.
  • Be innovative and be able to come up with business solutions.
  • Be capable of building and maintaining a team spirit.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Be computer literate.
The appointment will be on a Contract of three(3) years renewable through mutual consent. A gratuity would be paid
at 31% of the basic salary at the end of the Contract.
An attractive salary would be offered to the successful candidate. Other benefits include; House Allowance, Medical
Allowance, Leave Allowance, Group Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance.
Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current remuneration package, names
and addresses of two(2) referees one of which should be the current employer. Those working in Civil Service and
Parastatals should forward their applications through their heads of department/institutions.
Written applications should be sent to:-
The Director
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
P.O. Box 20412 – 00200
Nairobi
So as to reach not later than 17th, May 2010.
Applicants who do not receive any communication from the Institute should consider their applications unsuccessful.