Nzoia Sugar Company Limited is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and
Fisheries.
Business Systems Analyst
1 Position
Reporting to the Business Systems
Manager, the Business System analyst will conduct business analysis and user
needs in order to develop requirements documentation for the implementation of
the National Single Window System and other applications projects for specified
business units within the Company.
Working in conjunction with the
business users and development teams, create and Execute application test
scripts, scenarios, and test plans that validate initial business requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Elicit requirements on system needs from
Company stakeholders using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops,
surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios,
business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.
- Critically evaluate information gathered from
the various stakeholders, reconcile anomalies, and decompose high-level
information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a
general understanding.
- Work with user departments to continuously
identify changing business requirements and ensure these are translated to
the business applications;
- Make recommendations on custom applications
which include a number of MS-Access data capture systems and other
databases which need to be moved into a central SQL repository;
- Understand business process management and
business requirements of the customers and translate them to specific
software requirements to design systems as per user specifications;
- Test, tune and implement interfaces between
key business applications and support the same to eliminate bottlenecks;
- Undertake enhancement of business applications
and ensure system changes to systems are appropriately recorded and
approved.
- Document systems’ manuals including technical
and user manuals;
- Write technical procedures and documentation
for custom systems applications including operations, user guide, for new
and existing applications;
- Investigate, coordinate and resolve
application functionality related issues and provide first level support
and troubleshooting of our ERP and other systems;
- Undertake static and dynamic testing of new
and enhanced systems as well as User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in liaison
with quality assurance personnel;
- Establish application security requirements
during development and enforce effective security of application systems
within the Company’s infrastructure;
- Train system users where necessary and assist
in support of the business applications as and when required;
- Provide technical expertise and
recommendations in assessing new and existing IT systems, software
projects and initiatives to support and enhance their secure and efficient
use;
- Participate on IT project steering committees
and be involved in the design phase of any new IT software development
projects; and
- Conduct performance testing of systems backup
and recovery as may be required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Aged between 30 – 55 years.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in ICT,
Computer Science, Information Technology, Business IT, MIS, or related
field.
- Certifications in OCP, SQL, MSCE are desirable
- Ability to work on an ERP System
- Proof of competency in the system development
process
- System integration and management skills
- Strong trouble shooting skills with good
interpersonal skills
- Training in Business Process Re-engineering is
added advantage
- At least 4 years relevant experience in
Business Systems function
- Exposure and experience in the use of ICT to
automate business processes.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Network Administrator
1 Position
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure
Manager, the Network Administrator is responsible for analyzing, designing,
installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure
and application components.
The position shall also provide
direction, information and recommendations regarding network configurations and
installations.
Duties &
Responsibilities
- Design, setup and configure complex switching
environments and complex wireless networks that support secured access and
the ability to support voice and video applications.
- Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN
Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical
applications
- Maintain network security through proper
configuration of VPN and Firewalls.
- Setup and maintain the LAN and its associated
components (switches, structured cabling, power provisioning etc).
- Assist in the design of multi-server
environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS.
- To provide technical assistance and support to
internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies.
- Maintenance of both the wired & wireless
network inclusive of performance, security, throughput and upgrades.
- Implement network upgrades by developing,
testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive
documentation for all implemented networks.
- Implementing effective maintenance of all
hardware inclusive of enterprise hardware such as servers, storage,
switches, routers, and UPS’s.
- Troubleshooting of network hardware and
software applications, IP Phones and security systems to resolve
operational issues and restore services.
- To support the Company’s internal networks and
links to other sites (Primary site, DR site and Integration points) and
the Internet and other data lines, to ensure they are configured and
working correctly.
- To ensure that all work and changes to
infrastructure components are performed in such a way as to minimize
disruptions to existing ICT services.
- To assist in keeping track of the Company’s
infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data is kept
secure at all times.
- To ensure that technology is used, managed and
supported in accordance with the Company’s standards, policies and
procedures.
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility
of this job role.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor degree in ICT, Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering or related field of study from a recognized
institution.
- Both CCNA and CCNP certifications are
mandatory.
- CCVP or VOIP certification is desirable.
- At least six (6) years’ experience in a
multi-disciplined and busy IT environment in a medium to large scale
organization with strong background in infrastructure management and
configuration of different network devices.
- Practical knowledge and experience in network
design and management, working with Routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS,
WLAN equipment and integrations of IP PABXs with CRM and ERP solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Operating
System fundamentals especially UNIX, Linux and Oracle Solaris.
- Proven experience in working with different
data center hardware like servers, storage and communication equipment.
- Membership to a relevant professional
institution is desirable.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Systems Administrator
1 Position
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the System Administrator is responsible for installation / configuration, operationalization, maintenance, performance, security and availability of systems hardware, software and related application components.
The role involves the design,
implementation and maintenance of systems as well as providing 24/7 support to
users, partner agencies and clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Installation, configuration and optimization
of operating systems.
- Providing first line support to users, partner
agencies and clients
- Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular
basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
- Configure and add new services as need arise.
- Developing, testing, documenting, implementing
and enhancing of backup and recovery procedures as well as application of
change-management procedures and activities.
- Managing user accounts.
- Designing, setup and configuring of complex
Multi-Server environments i.e. Virtualization, SUN Solaris, Linux, and
Windows systems.
- Design, development, testing and documenting
scripts and routines as needed for enhancing and automating Administrative
Applications monitoring and management.
- Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all
required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the
appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is
recycled and sent off site as necessary.
- Create and maintain comprehensive
documentation for all implemented systems.
- Monitoring the performance of systems and
related services. Notes trends and initiates appropriate action when
necessary.
- Designing solutions to resolve system related
business challenges, meet user requirements, and streamline system
workflows.
- Research and recommend innovative, and where
possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Aged between 30 – 55 years.
- Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science,
Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field from a
recognized institution.
- At least six (6) years’ experience in Systems
Administration actively engaged in configuration and management of
different systems platforms.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of
Operating System fundamentals especially UNIX, Ubuntu, Windows and Oracle
Solaris.
- Experience in working with different data
center hardware such as servers, storage and communication equipment.
- Practical and proven experience in working
with and administrating systems on Oracle SOA, Weblogic, and Elixir as
well as in administering Symantec Netback up or equivalent and Oracle
Storage systems.
- Membership to a relevant professional
institution is desirable.
- Project management experience is an added
advantage.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Sales and Marketing Manager
1 Position
The successful candidates will report
to the Managing Director.
He/she will be involved in the
formulation and execution of strategic sugar sales and marketing systems and
thus he/she should have full understanding of marketing of fast moving consumer
products.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To ensure effective receipt and storage of
sugar in the bonded warehouse.
- Conduct market research, product development,
pricing and establish market positions / locations.
- To plan and execute sugar strategic marketing
plans that achieves set targets.
- To formulate and ensure effective
implementation of physical sugar distribution channels that cut across the
country.
- To create and maintain good customer relations
and loyalty.
- To ensure maintenance and accurate stock/sales
information.
- To timely submit accurate daily and periodical
reports to management.
- To design and implement appropriate product
promotional activities.
- To initiate development of new products
compatible with the prevailing market needs.
- To prepare annual budgets and control costs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Aged between 35 – 55 years.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or
equivalent. An additional Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized
institution and membership of a professional body will be an added
advantage.
- ICT knowledge.
- At least eight (8) years working experience in
a large and busy manufacturing concern, three (3) must be at senior
management level.
Personal Qualities
- Practical, result oriented and self-driven to
realize goals.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Team building skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Purchasing Manager
1 Position
The successful candidate will report
to the Managing Director.
He/she will be involved in the
procurement process in a busy manufacturing environment and thus he/she should
demonstrate high integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under
pressure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To liaise with user departments and procure
goods and services at competitive prices.
- To prepare for both Management and Board
Tender Committee meetings for purposes of awarding tenders.
- Process all orders, both from local and
international suppliers, within the regulations.
- To prepare, administer and moderate annual
procurement plans.
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
- First degree preferably in Business
Administration, Commerce, Economics or equivalent.
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies preferably
C.I.P.S or equivalent.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and
Experience
- Aged between 35-55 years.
- ICT knowledge.
- At least 7 years’ experience in a large and
busy manufacturing concern, three of which must be at senior management
level.
- Should have good knowledge in tendering
procedures and systems.
- Good knowledge of procurement regulations and
particularly international procurement is necessary.
- Must be a member of K.I.S.M, C.I.P.S is an
added advantage.
- Practical, result oriented, analytical and
focused.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Agriculture Services Manager
1 Position
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the successful candidate is expected to be aged between 35-55 years old.
This is a senior and critical
position in the organization and therefore the successful candidate must
demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity, high integrity, ability to work
under pressure and communicate effectively.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Plan, direct and co-ordinate agricultural
services operations and programmes to satisfy the company requirements.
- Plan, and co-ordinate effective cane
harvesting and transportation to the factory within set targets: repair
and maintenance of company vehicles and agricultural machinery for
effective operations.
- Plan, design and execute road construction and
maintenance programs in consultation with authorities as required.
- Research into new technological innovations in
relation to machinery/equipment with a view to enhancing operational
efficiency.
- Provide expert advice to management and the
Board on procurement and disposal of machinery/equipment.
Qualification and Experience
- BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Automobile or equivalent science degree.
- Those with an additional Diploma in
Transport/Fleet management or Agricultural machinery maintenance will have
an added advantage.
- At least 8 years relevant working experience
in a large and busy manufacturing/Agricultural sector: three (3) of which
must be at senior management level.
- Management skills and ICT knowledge.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Instruments Engineer
1 Position
Reporting to the Engineering Manager
(Electrical), the successful candidate will ensure proper maintenance /
functioning, control systems and equipments in factory.
He/she should be aged between 30-55 years.
This is a senior and critical
position.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure proper operation and maintenance of
instruments and control systems in the factory.
- To timely initiate the
procurement/replenishment of relevant spares for the instrumentation and
control system processes.
- To ensure proper functioning and maintenance
of the weighbridges and other weighing/measuring equipment and branded
sugar packaging equipment.
- To calibrate and standardize all scales in
line with Government regulations.
- To ensure proper adjustment and setting of
safety shutdown systems of the equipment in the plant.
- To efficiently carry out preventive
maintenance of all plant instrumentation and control systems.
- To ensure installation and commissioning of
the instrumentation equipment in liaison with relevant authorities.
- To ensure accurate maintenance of
instrumentation, control systems and equipment inventory.
- To carry out suitable modifications to
improve/sustain operations.
- To liaise with other departments to ensure
that all instrumentation equipments are functioning.
Qualifications
- BSc. Electronics Instrumentation or
equivalent.
- Computer literate.
Experience
- 5 or more years
- Essential knowledge and skills.
- Full understanding in instrumentation and
control engineering in manufacturing set up.
- Practical experience in sugar industry set up
will be an added advantage.
- Must be registered with Engineers Registration
Board (ERB).
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
Public Relations Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate is expected to be aged between 35-55 years old.
This is a senior and critical
position in the organization and therefore the successful candidate must
demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity, high integrity, ability to work
under pressure and communicate effectively.
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities
- To support corporate relations through
constant links with farmers, suppliers, customers, employees, the media
and shareholders.
- To develop the companies pride by building
both internal and external confidence and cultivating partnerships.
- Develop concepts, materials, publications and
journals that would minimize rumours and hearsay.
- Writing, Editing, publishing and distribution
of in-house magazines and newsletters.
- Initiate promotion programmes that will create
desire and excitement in the consumer market in liaison with the Sales
& Marketing Department.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of first degree, preferably in Social
Sciences, Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations from a
recognized University/Institution. Post graduate qualifications in the
relevant field will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years working experience preferably
gained in manufacturing environment with at least 3 of them in a senior
position.
- Good interpersonal skills and Computer
literacy.
Candidates are Expected to Possess
the Following:-
- Excellent communication skills both oral and
written
- Ability to multi task with high stress
tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and
professional Integrity.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Analytical and Reporting skills
- Customer focus and relationship building
expertise
- Project Management experience.
How to Apply
Applications enclosing detailed CVs, two coloured passport size photographs.
Applications enclosing detailed CVs, two coloured passport size photographs.
Vital copies of academic and
professional qualifications and testimonials together with daytime telephone
contacts and names of three (3) referees (one of whom must be current/previous
employer) should be addressed to;
The Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Co ltd
P.O. Box 285-50200
Bungoma
Applications should be received not later than Friday 28th November 2014.
Qualified female candidates, persons living with disability, and people from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.