Herdsman/Watchman
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has vacancies in the Kitui County–SEKU Livestock Improvement Programme (KCSLIP):
Responsibilities
Requirements
Responsibilities
Requirements
Responsibilities
Requirements
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has vacancies in the Kitui County–SEKU Livestock Improvement Programme (KCSLIP):
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Farm
Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for grazing and taking care of
animals in the livestock farm under Kitui County –SEKU Livestock Improvement
Programme (KCSLIP). As a herdsman/watchman in charge of the Farm, the incumbent
will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities:
·
Grazing and taking care of animals in
the farm.
·
Watering of the animals in the farm
·
Reporting and animals incidence to
Assistant Farm Manager
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To transport milk to the required
collection points.
·
Provide general support for the farm
Requirements
·
KCSE grade D+ and above or its
equivalent qualification.
·
Three (3) years’ experience of
dealing with animals.
·
Must be committed, interested and
available to attend to animals in the farm.
·
Must be familiar with animal
activities.
Assistant Farm Manager
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has vacancies in the Kitui County–SEKU
Livestock Improvement Programme (KCSLIP):
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Farm Manager, the
incumbent will be responsible for the supervision and management of all
functions pertaining to the smooth running of the livestock farm under Kitui County
–SEKU Livestock Improvement Programme (KCSLIP). As an Assistant Manager in
charge of the Farm, the incumbent will be tasked with the following duties and
responsibilities:
·
Work closely with the Farm Manager in
ensuring that the Farm operates effectively by ensuring optimum utilization and
management of the farm resources at minimal costs.
·
Increase output of livestock and
livestock products through improved efficiency in the management of livestock
production systems.
·
Oversee maintenance and repair of farm
machinery and equipment.
·
Participate in various and
Departmental Meetings on livestock issues.
·
Assist in preparing budgets for the
farm materials
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Supervise and appraise the
performance of Animal Health Assistant and produce annual reports.
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Farm Manager from time to time.
Requirements
·
A Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in
Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics,
Agribusiness, Farm Management or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
·
Six (6) years relevant working
experience for the bachelor’s degree or ten (10) years’ experience for the
Diploma at a level of Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager.
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Assist the Farm Manager in providing
technical support services for academic, research, innovations for income
generating activities of the farm.
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Must have hands-on experience in
management in a busy livestock farm.
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Must be result oriented with
excellent organizational skills.
·
Must be committed, interested and
available to attend to matters of the farm.
·
Must be computer literate.
Accounts Clerk
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has vacancies in the Kitui County–SEKU
Livestock Improvement Programme (KCSLIP):
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Farm
Manager, and under the overall supervision of the Deputy Finance Officer, the
incumbent will be responsible for keeping farm records updated, preparing
financial reports and reconciling transactions pertaining to the smooth running
of the livestock farm under Kitui County –SEKU Livestock Improvement Programme
(KCSLIP). As an Accounts Clerk in charge of the Farm, the incumbent will be tasked
with the following duties and responsibilities:
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Ensuring efficient filing system and
organizing office activities.
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Verifying and compiling accurate
financial and farm records.
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Processing accounting statistics and
transactions of the farm
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Ensure application of sound
principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenues
expenditures and costs.
·
Keep track of inventory concerning
the day to day operations for internal controls.
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Assistant Farm Manager from time to time.
Requirements
·
KCSE grade C- and above or its
equivalent qualification.
·
CPA 1 or equivalent with three (3)
years’ experience as an accounts clerk.
·
Must be result oriented with have
excellent organizational skills.
·
Must be computer literate with
accounting packages.
How to Apply
Applications, in ten (10) copies,
should be addressed to:
The Deputy- Vice-Chancellor
Administration and Human Resource Management
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI, KENYA
So as to be received on or before
Friday 28th September, 2018.
The KCSLIP is an equal opportunity
employer