Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation under the
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, vested with the
responsibility of providing sustainable, affordable credit to Coffee farmers
and financial solutions to the Coffee sector.
The Fund invites applications from suitable candidates to fill
the following vacant positions:
1) Information
and Communication Technology Manager
Position Function
To spearhead technological developments in information
technology, and leverage technology to the Fund’s needs and champion optimal
Information Communication Technology systems and projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Development and management of the Fund’s Information
Communication Technology strategy, to support the Fund’s strategic goals;
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Facilitate the installation and maintenance of information
management systems that would enable the efficient gathering; storage.
retrieving. usage and provision of timely and effective information:
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Customize CT systems into an interactive infrastructure which
enables faster access to data and information and the sharing of ICT resources
by users;
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Assure functionality of operating systems, network and
applications software for effective communication and put in place measures
which ensure security, privacy and integrity of data operations;
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Managing the implementation and operation of information
security controls and relevant compliance system:
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Liaise with Human Resource and Administration officer to ensure
that all employees of the Fund are continuously up-dated and trained in
Information Communication Technology skills:
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Develop and maintain paperless office systems & efficient
document archiving solutions in conjunction with the Finance &
Administration manager;
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Advise the Fund on software’s, hardware’s and maintenance of
Information Communication Technology equipment on regular basis;
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Coordinating and scheduling technical training for Information
Communication Technology staff;
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Training of staff on application of CoDF information management
system for compatibility in transacting business;
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Provide leadership in strategic planning, implementation and
performance contracting process;
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Management of the Local Area Network, and Wide Area Network;
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Maximise staff performance through objective setting, appraisal
review and feedback and;
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Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Academic / Professional Qualifications & Work Experience
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A Bachelors degree in Information Management Systems or its
equivalent from a recognised university.
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Masters in relevant field will be an added advantage
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IT professional certifications e.g. Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft
Certified Network Engineer (MCNE), or similar certification
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Membership to a relevant professional body.
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At least Six (6) years working experience with in depth exposure
to computer hardware. software and network applications, three (3) years of
which should be at a senior level.
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Experience in working with an Enterprise Resource Planning
System.
Key Competencies
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Able to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
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Satisfy chapter six of constitution on integrity
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Team Player.
2) Legal
Officer
Position Function
Advise the Managing Trustee and the Board of Trustees on all
legal matters relating to the Fund and provide legal opinions and background
information necessary for policy planning and administration and a central
means of disseminating legal information.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, vet and negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements
and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;
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Keeping safe custody of the Funds instruments and documents such
as organization seal, charged documents and suit papers:
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Provide legal advice to the Fund on all legal matters related to
its activities and mandate premised on a platform that is well researched,
reasoned and timely;
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Co-ordinating the preparation of agendas for Board meetings.
implementation of action points and taking minutes Board of Trustee meeting
minutes:
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Authenticate documents issued to the Fund as collateral,
securities or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance:
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Advising the Fund on all legal matters relating to employee
relations and contract appointments for its entire staff;
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Ensure full compliance with Law, legislative issues, policies
and procedures as stipulated by the statutes;
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Conduct legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses
for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and
opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies. arguments and
testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external
lawyers;
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Ensure that the Fund’s credit administration, financial, human
resources and administration and corporate communication procedures and rules
developed are complaint with legal requirements;
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Represent the Fund in any litigation or legal suits filed by the
Fund or against the Fund, handled court assignments involving civil and
criminal matters:
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Maintain an up to date record of gazetted matters which relate
to the Fund;
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Maximise staff performance through objective setting, appraisal
review and feedback and;
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Carry out any other duties assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Academic / Professional Qualifications & Work Experience
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A Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) or the equivalent from a
recognized university,
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A postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
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An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing
certificate,
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Membership to a relevant professional body
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Experience in working with an Enterprise Resource Planning
System.
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At least Five (5) years practical work experience in commercial
law
Key Competencies
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Ability to research and assess legal issues
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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High level of Integrity and honesty.
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Demonstrate ability to handle conveyance work,
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Satisfy chapter six of constitution on integrity
The successful candidates will be employed on Permanent and
Pensionable terms.
Kindly submit your application with a detailed resume indicating
education and qualifications, work experience, copies of academic, professional
certificates and testimonials. your current position, current remuneration
level, day time contact phone numbers, e-mail address and three referees, to
reach the undersigned on or before Wednesday 8th September, 2013, addressed to:
The Ag. Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 - 00200,
Nairobi
Email: info@codf.co.ke
Coffee Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
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