Legal Officer
Ref: VA/2/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Drafting of agreements, contracts,
leases and maintaining records of such transactions.
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Liaising with external legal councils
on legal matters affecting the Board.
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Verifying all contracts, agreements,
leases in which the Board enters into to ensure compliance.
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Advising the Management on legal
aspects of administrative matters.
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Undertaking research on assigned
legal issues.
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Collecting and collating research
data.
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Vetting and verification of documents
before execution by authorized representatives of the Board.
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Liaising with the office of the
Attorney General on legal issues affecting the Board in execution of its
mandate.
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Prepare witnesses and the evidence as
well as presenting the same in court while keeping an updated record of all
court cases.
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Collaborate and correspond with
external advocates on all pending court cases.
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Attend to internal company queries of
legal nature in the facilitation of normal business.
·
Assist with Board affairs in the
absence of the Corporation secretary.
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Deputize the Corporation Secretary in
the performance of company secretarial duties whenever called upon.
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Advising Procurement committees on
legal issues.
Qualifications
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Possess a Bachelors of Law
Degree or form a recognized institution and an advocate of the High court
of Kenya.
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Be computer literate.
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Be conversant with laws of the
country and the common practice of the field.
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
·
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
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Excellent problem solving skills and
the ability to make decisions independently.
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Can work well under pressure and
prioritize work.
·
Good communication and report writing
skills.
Inspectors
Ref: VA/3/12/2017
Responsibilities
Inspection and grading of
agricultural produce at entry/exit points.
Carrying out:
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Field inspections for market
compliance;
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Inspection of plant quarantine
facilities;
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Inspection of facilities meant for
introduction of GMOs;
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Inspection of facilities for holding
biological control agents and other beneficial organisms;
·
Undertake surveillance and pest risk
analysis (PRA).
·
Development of emergency response
systems and pest management.
·
Coordination of farmer advisory
services through stakeholder awareness meetings.
Qualifications
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MSC in Crop Protection/Plant Pathology/Entomology/Molecular
Biology/Biotechnology and/or BSC in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agronomy from
a recognized University.
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Knowledge on identification,
diagnosis and management of pests.
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Knowledge in Pest Risk Analysis,
surveillance, general plant health and compliance determination in traded
commodities.
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Knowledge on biosafety and
biosecurity.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in
Microsoft office packages.
·
Ability to work independently, in a
team and under pressure.
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Data analysis and report writing
skills.
·
Scientific publication will be an
added advantage.
·
Three (3) years relevant experience.
·
Knowledge of a Quality Management
System
Assistant Inspector
(1 position) – Ref: VA/4/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Inspection and grading of
agricultural produce at entry/exit points.
·
Field inspections for market
compliance.
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Organize and participate in field
survey activities.
·
Advice producers in the field of
market requirements, grade and certify plant produce,
·
Manage documentation and plant health
database.
·
Coordinate farmer advisory services
through stakeholder awareness meetings.
Qualifications
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Diploma in applied biology/Plant
Protection/Horticulture or Agriculture.
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Knowledge in diagnosis of plant
pests, diseases and weeds.
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At least 1 year experience.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in
Microsoft office packages.
·
Knowledge of a Quality Management
System.
·
Ability to work in a team with
minimum supervision.
Laboratory
Technologist
(1 position) – Ref: VA/5/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Identification of plant pests,
diseases and weeds.
·
Preparation of laboratory analysis
reports and data.
·
Sampling, sample handling and
preparation of media.
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Maintenance of cultures of insects,
bacteria, fungi, among others.
·
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
·
Implementation of the Quality
Management System of the laboratory.
Qualifications
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A diploma in applied biology/plant
pathology/entomology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
·
Ability to run molecular analysis
using modern tools such as PCR and ELISA.
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Ability to identify pests, diseases
and weeds.
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Knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in
Microsoft office packages.
·
Data analysis and report writing
skills.
·
Familiarity with laboratory Quality
Management system.
·
Ability to work in a team with
minimum supervision.
Systems
Administrator
(1 positions) – Ref: VA/7/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Infrastructure management and
support. I.e. LAN, WAN, Servers, firewall/Virus protection, systems backups and
Telephone Systems
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System Administration for E-Mail
services, Servers, PCs, Networks and Business Applications.
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Information system security
Management- Development and enforcing of ICT Security policies and standards.
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Carry out regular or preventative
maintenance as required.
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ICT Support Services to KEPHIS staff
and external system users at the assigned support office.
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Help Desk Administration – Provide
advice, helpdesk and “break-fix” services to internal and external ICT users
·
Undertake ICT projects as assigned by
the supervisor
Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or any related degree from a recognized University.
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At least 3 (three) years of experience
supporting Networks and Servers in a busy environment.
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Relevant Professional Certifications
(e.g. Microsoft, CISCO, Cyberoam, HP, VMware, etc.) would be an added advantage
·
Good System diagnostic and
troubleshooting skills
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Computer Networking Skills (LAN, WAN,
MPLS)
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Knowledge of Operating Systems
(Windows, Linux, etc.)
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Conversant with virtualization
technologies (VMware, XenServer, etc)
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Knowledge of Database Management
Systems (MSSQL, MYSQL).
Senior Systems/Database Administrator
(1 position) – Ref: VA/8/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Developing web based software using
C# on the ASP.NET MVC Framework; and JAVA Web.
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Developing software solutions for
different platforms/ devices as required by the business
·
Clear and concise technical
documentation
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Business Applications Systems
Support. This includes but not limited to Software Provisioning and support;
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Applications Software maintenance;
Business Reports developments and preparations; and Web Services support.
·
System Administration of Business
Applications
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Information system security
Management- Development and enforcing of Applications policies and standards
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Website Administration
·
Undertake ICT projects as assigned by
the supervisor
Qualifications
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Masters Degree in Computer
Science/Information Technology or any related degree from a recognized
University.
·
At least 5 years of experience in
building solutions using C#/ Java.
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Strong practical understanding of
Object Oriented Programming concepts
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Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server/
MySQL.
·
Strong analytical and problem solving
skills with an attention to detail.
·
Self-motivated with the ability to
prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage own time with changing priorities.
·
A results oriented individual who
thrives working in a fast paced environment
Chief Systems Administrator
IT Security (1 positions) – Ref:
VA/9/12/2017
Responsibilities
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Plan, implement and upgrade security
measures and controls
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Protect digital files and information
systems against unauthorized access, modification or destruction.
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Maintain data and monitor security
access.
·
Penetration testing of applications
and infrastructure.
·
Conduct vulnerability and risk
assessment as well as internal and external security audits
·
Manage network, intrusion detection
and prevention systems.
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Analyze security breaches to
determine their root cause.
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Recommend and install appropriate
tools and countermeasures.
·
Define, implement and maintain
corporate security policies.
·
Security awareness training.
·
Coordinate security plans with
outside vendors.
Qualifications
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Masters Degree in Computer Science/Information
Technology or any related degree from a recognized University.
·
At least Seven (7) years of relevant
experience.
·
Demonstrated knowledge and experience
in Penetration testing and Security assessments of network infrastructure,
hosts and applications.
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Relevant Professional Certifications
(CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH).
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Should be a member of a relevant
professional body.
·
Knowledge and experience in ISO27001
assessment would be an added advantage.
·
Good Planning and coordination
Skills.
Office Assistant
Ref: VA/10/12/2017 (Naivasha Office)
Responsibilities
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Making appointments and reservations
for the office.
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Handling and filling confidential
information or any other documents.
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Receiving, sorting, registering and
distributing incoming mails for the assigned office for action.
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Handling office files and maintaining
an effective filing system.
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Maintaining high standards of
cleanliness/hygiene and tidiness within the office.
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Handling all typing duties as may be
required.
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Performing basic office
administrative duties.
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Attending to all incoming and
outgoing calls in office deployed.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Secretarial studies and trained in telephone operations/reception or front
office management from a recognized institution.
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Fluency in both oral and written
English and Kiswahili.
Drivers
Ref: VA/11/12/2017
Duties
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Transport authorized persons for
official duties
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Drive the assigned vehicle ensuring
the safety of passengers, vehicle and other road users for the transport of
authorized persons
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Responsible for the day to day
maintenance including cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.
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Log official trips as per government
procedure and policies including mileage, consumption, route etc.
·
Ensure vehicle documents are current
including display of insurance cover at all times observe traffic rules and
regulations
·
Report accidents or incidents
immediately to the supervisor and ensure that steps required by rules and
regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
Qualifications
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Possess a KCSE certificate C plain or
its KNEC accepted equivalent.
·
Possess a clean valid driving license classes
BCE and free from any endorsement.
·
Have knowledge of driving rules and
conversant with road security code.
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Have a valid certificate of good
conduct from Kenya Police renewable every two years.
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Passed suitability Drivers Grade Test
III.
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
·
Basic knowledge in minor vehicle
repairs and maintenance.
·
Have adequate knowledge of the
Highway Code.
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First aid and defensive driving
training will be added an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified individuals
should fill the employment application form through the website (www.kephis.org)
or download the form from the website and send the duly filled form together
with copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity
card by 22nd January, 2018 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS),
P.O. Box 49592-00100,
NAIROBI.
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS),
P.O. Box 49592-00100,
NAIROBI.
Use only one method of application:
either online through the KEPHIS website or hard copy.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity
employer. Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their applications
together with detailed Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant
certificates; sealed letters of recommendation from two (2) referees; national
identity card; clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference
Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution.
