The Agricultural Finance Corporation
[AFC] is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and
sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the
agricultural sector in Kenya.
Job Title: Marketing Officer
Reporting to the Manager – Marketing and Corporate Communications, He/ She is charged with the following responsibilities:-:
Representative Tasks
- Contribute in the development of the marketing
plans and budgets in liaison with the Marketing and Corporate
Communications Manager;
- Carryout market research in order to
appropriately segment the AFC market based on the Corporation’s products
and service offerings;
- Participate in the development and roll out of
new products based in line with research findings and market needs;
- Participate in the preparation of Agricultural
Shows, Field days and corporate events aimed at sensitizing customers on
AFC products;
- Attend to customer queries and/or complaints
from on loan requirements;
- Organize branding of AFC offices an branches
so as to improve the corporate image;
- Any other relevant work that may be assigned to
the job holder from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing,
Sales, Social Sciences or a relevant discipline
- 3 years relevant work experience preferably in
the financial services industry
- Innovative skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Oral communication, Analytical and
presentation skills
- Computer literacy
Job Title: Planning and Resource Mobilization Officer
Reporting to the Manager – Planning
and Resource Mobilization, He/ She is charged with the following
responsibilities:-:
Representative Tasks
- Carryout research on new products, new
business outlets so as to advise on investment decisions by the
Corporation;
- Prepare and collate data on the AFC/GOK annual
performance contracts so as to monitor performance contract requirements;
- Prepare ISO audit plans, budgets and reports
for review by management;
- Maintain records on the existing partnership
funds to ensure adequate allocation to participating branches and to
monitor progress on implementation of projects;
- Prepare operational plans and budgets for the
Department
- Any other relevant work that may be assigned
to the job holder from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Economics, Commerce,
Planning or Statistics
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Econometric analysis skills
- Computer literacy
- Business acumen
Job Title: Branch Manager [Kajiado,
Kitale, Mpeketoni, Hola & Bomet]
Reports to the Regional Manager, He/ She is charged with the
following responsibilities:-:
Representative Tasks
The job holder heads a branch and
performs the following tasks: -
- Plans, supervises and coordinates the
operations of the branch;
- Guides and advises on credit management and
administrative policies;
- Responsible for the preparation and implementation
of branch plans and budgets;
- Appraises, evaluates credit applications and
approves/recommends for approval depending on authority level;
- Coordinates disbursement and monitors project
implementation;
- Co-ordinates loan recovery measures including
foreclosure and advertisement;
- Manages the branch credit portfolio;
- Undertakes monitoring and evaluation and
prepares periodic reports;
- Manages branch staff and other resources and
advises on use and deployment;
- Represents the Corporation at the stakeholders’
forums;
- Handles the performance management;
supervision and development of staff in the Branch.
Requirements
- General Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a
related field.
- Post graduate diploma in agriculture or
related field/ Certificate in Cooperative Management, banking,
entrepreneurship, microfinance or equivalent
- 3 years experience as Credit Officer in a busy
service oriented environment preferably in the agricultural sector,
banking sector or within a development financial institution.
- Computer literacy is a must
NB: State the preferred station in your application.
Job Title: Manager - Corporate Communications
Reporting to the General Manager –
Business Development, He/ She is charged with the following responsibilities:-:
Representative Tasks
Representative Tasks
- Manage relations with the media in order to
foster a positive corporate image for AFC;
- Manage the AFC website in liaison with ICT to
ensure that accurate information is passed to the public;
- Organize corporate functions and outreach
programs to ensure efficiency in AFC’s events management;
- Co-ordinate the branding of AFC offices so as
to enhance the corporate image;
- Develop marketing and promotional materials
including production of the AFC Newsletter and documentaries to project
the desired image for AFC;
- Collect and edit information in order to
prepare well researched internal publications;
- Maintain good working relations with the media
so as to ensure favorable coverage of the Corporation;
- Prepare proposals for corporate social
responsibility activities in liaison with the General Manager Business
Development as per the existing policy;
- Monitor and analyze media coverage to gauge
quality of the Corporation’s publicity;
- Prepare speeches for top management to ensure
that they are in line with the Corporation’s agenda;
- Undertake photography in corporate functions
for communication purposes; and
- Any other relevant work assigned to the job
holder from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Communication or Social
Sciences
- 3 years experience in a comparable institution
- Publishing skills (in design)
- Events organization & management skills.
- Public speaking/Presentation skills
Job Title: Manager - Marketing
Reporting to the General Manager –
Business Development, He/ She is charged with the following responsibilities:-
Representative Tasks
- Develop and implement marketing plans in line
with the Corporation’s strategic plan;
- Carry-out market research to establish the
customers’ needs in order to develop products that are responsive to
customers’ needs;
- Organize and participate in corporate events
to ensure marketing of AFC products and to promote customer awareness;
- Co-ordinate marketing activities in liaison
with Branch Managers to recruit and maintain client relationships;
- Manage and initiate action on customer
complaints, queries and feedback to ensure AFC’s responsiveness to
customers’ needs;
- Ensure the division is adequately resourced by
professional and competent staff including completing performance
appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and
foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver
exceptional results; and
- Any other relevant work that may be assigned
to the job holder from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing or related
field.
- 6 years relevant work experience preferably in
the financial services sector
- Marketing skills
- Product Development skills
- Public speaking/Presentation skills
Head of Procurement
The job holder reports to the
Managing Director.
He/ She is charged with the following
responsibilities:-
Representative Tasks
- Coordinate the preparation of the procurement
division budget
- Ensure the division is adequately resourced by
professional and competent staff including completing performance
appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and
foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver
exceptional results; and
- Develop, review and implement robust
procurement policies and procedures as to ensure integrity and compliance
of the Corporation’s procurement practices with the applicable legislative
framework;
- Coordinate preparation of the Corporation’
annual procurement plan and present to the Board for approval;
- Manage the bi-annual pre-qualification of
suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and efficiency in the
Corporation’s procurement activities;
- Manage the Corporation’s annual tendering
process of key goods and services to ensure value for money and compliance
with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
- Supervise the timely procurement of all
requisitioned goods and services for the Corporation to ensure efficient
service delivery and value for money;
- Manage the Corporation’s process of disposal
of obsolete items in liaison with the Disposal Committee in line with the
Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
- Provide secretarial services to the Tender
committee and Disposal Committees of the Corporation in compliance with
the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
- Verify and recommend for approval all payments
to suppliers of goods and services to the Corporation to ensure compliance
with user requirements;
- Any other relevant work that may be assigned
to the job holder from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized university;
- Diploma in Procurement from a recognized
institution;
- At least five (5) years’ experience in
procurement or supplies management in a fast paced work environment.
- A demonstrable ability to drive organizational
value through the implementation of appropriate and diligent procurement
management practices;
- Have demonstrated personal integrity;
- Strong leadership and management skills;
- Problem solving , analytical and orientation
to detail skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral
and written communication skills;
- Excellent relationship building skills;
- Ability to make critical and timely decisions
in a highly sensitive environment;
- Exemplary knowledge of the application of the
Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the Public Procurement and
Disposal Regulations 2006;
- Has had a distinguished career in their
respective fields; and
- Be computer literate.
How to Apply
Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package.
Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package.
Applications with detailed curriculum
vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of
certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -
The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
Closing date for applications is 25th November at 5.00 pm.
AFC is an equal opportunity Employer.
Lack of inclusions of all details as
sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.