Located
in the South Coast of Kenya between Kwale and Ramisi, Kwale International Sugar
Company Limited (KISCOL) is in the process of establishing a green field sugar
cane estate of 5,000 acres as well as a processing complex with a capacity of
3,000TCD.
KISCOL intends to integrate sound environment guidelines as well as community values as part of its management policy.
In addition, KISCOL aims at benchmarking itself with the best as a socially good employer, caring for its workers and being sensitive to the welfare of the many farmers supplying their produce to the factory.
KISCOL’s challenge is to uplift the economic status of the communities in the South Coast and improve the livelihood of nearly 2000 families directly involved in running the estate and factories and supply of cane to the complex.
In line with this vision, Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:
Agronomist
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree ¡n an
agriculture related field
- Minimum of two
years experience in a plantation of over 1000 ha; specializing in drip
irrigation
- A proven team
player with the ability to relate well across all levels and within different
cultural backgrounds
- Computer
literacy; training in Basis will be an added advantage
- Valid driving
licence
Duties
and Responsibilities
- In collaboration
with the Agriculture and Irrigation managers, oversee, organize,
coordinate and control daily activities of the cane plantation
- Provide
technical and management aspects of cane plantation production
- Monitor the
proper implementation of agronomic standards and agrochemicals
- Develop systems,
guidelines and standards of cane production
Assistant Agronomist
Qualifications and experience
- Degree or
diploma in agriculture related field
- Minimum of two
years experience in a cane plantation of over 1 000 ha; specializing in
drip irrigation
- A proven team
player with the ability to relate well across all levels and within
different cultural backgrounds
- Computer
literacy; training in Basis will be an added advantage
- Valid driving
licence
Duties
and responsibilities
- In collaboration
with the Agriculture and Irrigation managers, oversee organize, coordinate
and control daily activities of the cane plantation
- Assist in
provision of technical and management aspects of cane production
- Assist in
monitoring and proper implementation of agronomic standards and
agrochemicals
- Develop systems,
guidelines and standards of cane production
Agricultural Operations Technical Support Coordinator
Accountable to: Agricultural Technical Support Team Senior Coordinator
Qualifications and experience:
- Education:
B.Sc/M Sc. in Agronomy/Irrigation/Agricultural Mechanization/ Agricultural
Engineering/Crop Production
- Experience &
Skill: 8/1 0 years for BSc./M.Sc., respectively, but out of which half of
the service year should be on sugarcane production.
- Having practical
knowledge on managing sugarcane estates or irrigation training and management
are added advantages
- Computer
literate/skill
- Good
communication skills
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes
and directs the overall activities of the technical support for nucleus
estate agricultural operations;
- Establishes
monitoring and evaluation systems and undertakes follow-up of the nucleus
estate;
- Develops
performance measurement indexes for agricultural operations and evaluates
accordingly;
- Reviews and
analyzes operational data and/or information;
- Develops and
implements systems on agricultural input and machinery use as well as
standards;
- Undertakes skill
gap identification (training need assessment); and
- Prepares
technical and periodic performance reports.
Duty
Station:
Nairobi with frequent estate visits
Irrigation Manager
Qualifications and experience
- A Bachelor’s
Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural related field.
- Certifications
in irrigation management systems.
- Ten years
experience in cash crop production with at least two years experience ¡n
Drip irrigation.
- Have excellent management
skills.
- Ability to work
well as part of a team
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Plans and
directs construction, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems.
Study the capacity of present facilities, agricultural requirements, crop
trends, and projected future water needs aligning it with the company
policy.
- Assesses
designs, and oversees construction of irrigation projects distributing
water to agricultural lands.
- Design
irrigation systems, knowledgeable in crop water requirement, conversant
with workings of boreholes.
- Monitors
irrigation system and coordinates maintenance, Inspects field operations,
distribution of water within divisions and reviews periodic reports from
subordinates to determine projects progress.
- Plans and
designs irrigation fixtures including installation of fixtures as per
requirements and specifications.
- Research on
problems of soil drainage and conservation.
Quantity Surveyor
Qualifications and experience
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Higher National
Diploma in Building Economics or Quantity survey
- Eight years
experience in the construction sector with at least three (3) years as a
Quantity Surveyor.
- Proficiency in
Ms. Project, Ms. Excel and any other QS software
- Excellent
planning and analytical skills
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Set up and
integrate monitoring systems for budget control.
- Cost planning
and commercial management during the entire life cycle of the project from
inception to completion
- Risk Management
- Commercial and
legal contract Administration
Water Engineer
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in Civil
engineering.
- Excellent
social, analytical and management skills
- Be a team player
- Five years
experience with water relay and conveyance systems
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Interpretation
of design drawings and specifications, calculations
- Prepare
schedules for inspection and maintenance of dams, pipelines and pump
stations systems.
- Performs
engineering design and scientific calculations, performs design work,
preliminary analysis, and layout under the supervision of project
managers.
- Performs field
investigations, inspections and design analysis for storm water, potable
water, or waste water projects.
- Managing and
maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
Project Planner
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Construction Management.
- Proficiency in
MS Project and MS Excel in planning.
- Proficiency in
project design skills e.g. Auto CAD and ARCHICAD
- Two years
experience in construction management and planning
- Have excellent
management skills.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Preparation and
interpretation of construction schedules
- In liaison with
management, conduct project planning analysis.
- Ensure proper
tabulation and maintenance of all essential documentation that applies to
the milestones of the project.
- Gather and
review data concerning facility modifications and regulatory requirements
- Prepare
technical statements of work for construction projects, facility
modifications, improvements, and service and maintenance contracts.
Water Technician
Qualifications and experience
- Higher National
Diploma in Grounds Water Technology or Water Engineering.
- Two years
experience in ground water technology
- Experience in
water relay systems design and drilling operations.
- Excellent
planning, reporting and analytical skills
- Knowledge in
design of water projects is an added advantage with regards to irrigation
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Supervision of
field projects . Installation and overhauling of water and sewer lines
- Install and
repair valves
- Operate
specialized equipment
Mechanical Engineer
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s
degree ¡n Mechanical Engineering
- Five years
experience in a similar position
- Two years
experience in the sugar industry will be an added advantage.
- Registration
with ERB as Graduate or Registered Engineer and membership with IEK shall
be an added advantage
- Proficiency in
MS Office Applications and AUTOCAD and other design software;
- Strong
analytical and problem solving skills;
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Research,
design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products,
equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge
of engineering principles.
- Maintenance and
servicing of boilers, water treatment tanks, turbines etc.
- Investigate
equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and make
recommendations
- Oversee
installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines
and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Civil Engineer
Qualifications and experience
- BSc Civil
Engineering.
- Registration
with ERB as a graduate or Registered Engineer and membership with IEK
shall be an added advantage
- Proficiency in
Office and CAD computer applications
- Other structural
analysis and design software will be an added advantage
- 5 years
experience in a similar position with at least two years experience in the
sugar industry.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Analyze
construction designs to ensure efficient design parameters.
- Inspect project
sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications
and safety or sanitation standards.
- Direct
construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
- Direct or
participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference
points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
Electrical Engineer
Qualifications and experience
- BSc. degree ¡n
Electrical and Electronics engineering, or equivalent field.
- 5 years
experience with two years background in the sugar industry is an added
advantage.
- Diploma in
electrical engineering - power option, EIT Ill or EET Ill
- Have practical
knowledge in Electronic Systems, Electronics Troubleshooting, Electronic
Testing Design, Project Management, Quality Focus, Analyzing Information,
excellent diagnostic skills and Innovation
- Registration
with Kenya Engineers Registration Board.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Maintaining,
installing, monitoring and upgrading electronic systems and equipment to
attain efficiency, reliability and optimal performance.
- Ensure training
of machine operators and electrical staff
- Set and
communicate safety standards relating to electronic systems, equipment and
enforce compliance with the Energy Regulatory Commission
- Oversee
electrical repairs of plant and other office facilities
- Coordinate
repairing of malfunctioned machinery and equipment
Qualified
individuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to
careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July, 2013