The
Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization
registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania.
Our
members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including
cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within and outside the East
Africa States.
Vacancy: Driver / Motorcycle Rider
Reporting
to the Human Resources & Administration Officer, the successful candidate
will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Driving
vehicle/motorcycle for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and
safety.
- Delivery
and pick up of mail and official documents.
- Postage
and collection of mail to and from post office.
- Ensuring
the vehicle/motorcycle assigned is well services and maintained as
required.
- Keeping
up to date and accurate records in the vehicle/motorcycle.
- Reporting
any accidents/incidents involving vehicle/motorcycle in a timely manner.
- Ensuring
maintenance of the vehicle/motorcycle cleanliness.
- Ensuring
that the vehicle/motorcycle licenses are valid and properly displayed.
- Carrying
at all times, a valid driver’s license and for the class of vehicle being
driven.
- Ensuring
that any journey(s) undertaken by the vehicle/motorcycle are logged,
authorized and official.
- Keeping
track of fuel consumption and vehicle/motorbike services.
- Completing
and updating the log book of the vehicle/motorcycle on a daily basis for
proper recording of mileage.
- Ensuring
safe keeping of vehicle/motorcycle accessories.
- Providing
a monthly vehicle/motorcycle usage report.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education.
- Clean
and Valid driver’s license class BCEFG.
- 3
years driving/riding experience.
- Possess
a valid certificate of good conduct.
- Possess
a first aid certificate.
- Solid
experience in defensive driving.
- Well
trained in traffic safety and highway codes.
- Well
conversant with Nairobi streets and its environs.
- Ability
to communicate fluently, written and spoken, both English and Swahili.
- Good
interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.
- Honest,
high integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under minimal
supervision.
Vacancy: Graduate Interns - Administration
Reporting to the Country Program Managers in Uganda and Tanzania, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:
Reporting to the Country Program Managers in Uganda and Tanzania, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Keeping the reception area clean and tidy at
all times
- Delivering excellent customer service.
- Dealing with all enquiries in a professional
and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail.
- Receiving incoming calls and making outgoing
calls.
- Receiving incoming mail and dispatching
outgoing mail.
- Maintaining a mailing list/directory for
regular circulars and communication
- Maintaining and updating the suppliers and
service provider’s database.
- Receiving visitors and directing visitors to
relevant offices after clearance.
- Maintaining an updated filing system.
- Providing support in secretarial duties e.g.
typing.
- Providing support in the procurement of
services.
- Providing support in organization activities
e.g. business fair, summit, conferences, field events.
- Organizing travel logistics for staff e.g.
booking tickets and hotel accommodation
- Reporting any maintenance issues immediately
including all furniture, fittings and equipment in the office.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Computer literate.
- Team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- High integrity.
- Highly organized.
- Capacity to manage several tasks
simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of
unanticipated assignments.
Vacancy: Internal Auditor
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Planning the Audit Engagement
- Managing the Audit process in the region.
- Audit reporting and follow up on
recommendations and remedial actions.
- Reviewing operations against business and
strategic.
- Providing assurance on compliance with EAGC’s
operating policies.
- Developing an internal audit and audit risk
assessment methodology and conforming to the standards, the requirements
of the Internal Audit Charter and any other applicable legislation or
applicable government policy.
- Administering and monitoring quality assurance
and process improvement activities including formal quality assessment
processes.
- Providing advice on the design, implementation
and delivery of the risk management program.
- Provision of advisory services to support EAGC
in improving risk management, control and governance processes.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting and is computer
literate.
- Minimum 5 years of auditing experience in
Internal Auditing, with extensive knowledge & experience in Internal
Auditing Standards and Quality Assurance Programs.
- Professional accounting/auditing
qualification(s) such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, CISA.
- Working experience in a regional environment
is desirable.
- Good analytical and report writing skills.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- High integrity.
- Capacity to manage several tasks
simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of
unanticipated assignments.
Program Officer – Membership &
Communication
The successful
candidate should be highly professional, self motivated and a proven high
achiever with good leadership skills.
Reporting to the Regional Manager –
Marketing Information Systems and Communication, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Implement the Tanzania membership development
plan.
- Manage member communications including
responding to regional EAGC member queries in Tanzania.
- Maintain accurate EAGC Tanzania membership
records and database.
- Follow up on all EAGC Tanzania membership
subscription fees
- Identify areas of research and conduct studies
on key issues affecting the grain sector.
- Collate and develop articles for the grain
newsletter.
- Coordinate EAGC Tanzania MIS products and
services including RATIN.
- Collect information including market prices,
volumes, direction of flow and local exchanges rates, source and
destination of specified commodities.
- Coordinate the EAGC events especially member
networking forums.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- A degree in relevant discipline.
- Additional qualifications in Communication and
public relations will be an added advantage.
- Computer literate.
- Team player.
- Good report writing skills.
- Self initiative/starter
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity.
- Has initiative and highly organised.
- Capacity to manage several tasks
simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of
unanticipated assignments.
If your background and competence
match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how
your qualifications and experience matches our requirements.
It should include an updated C.V.,
your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number
and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:
hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 12th September 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.