Procurement & Supply Chain
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation (NTZDC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, whose overall mandate is the promotion of forest conservation through the creation of buffer zones of tea along the gazetted forests to check against human encroachment.
The
corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the
following position.
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation (NTZDC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, whose overall mandate is the promotion of forest conservation through the creation of buffer zones of tea along the gazetted forests to check against human encroachment.
The
Corporation’s operations are spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories
across Kenya, in the East and West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major
activities are in tea growing, tea factory operations and local sales
distribution of value added teas.
The
overall responsibility of this position is to manage and coordinate the
Procurement & Supply Chain function. To ensure effective delivery of goods
& services, and work in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset
Disposal Act, 2015.
Responsibilities
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Provide leadership on the development
and implementation of supply chain business policies and procedures in liaison
with the corporation Board and other relevant committees.
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Formulating supply policy management
to ensure that the corporation’s supplies goals and objectives are met.
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Reviewing the provision, procurement,
stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis
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Ensuring that supplies accounting and
other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary.
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Ensure timely and effective
procurement of goods, services and works.
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Ensuring maintenance of updated
suppliers list.
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Initiate and innovate strategies such
as consignment stocking framework, and strategic contracts geared towards the
creation of value for money.
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Procuring various materials and other
supplies for the corporation at the most competitive prices in accordance with
approved corporation procedures.
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Coordinating overseas purchases of
materials, spares and farms inputs as per approved policies and procedures.
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Supervising, appraising staff and
identifying their development and training needs.
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Liaising with departments in
organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement.
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Organizing and managing of
procurement through relevant committees.
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Preparing budget and ensuring
effective control.
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Ensuring compliance to corporation
code of ethics.
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Overseeing the effective storage and
issuance of procured goods.
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Carry out market surveys and research
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Overseeing disposal of obsolete
stocks or goods in liaison with relevant offices
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Observing and complying with environmental,
health and safety measures and regulations
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Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and
Supply Chain Management/Contract Management/Logistics or equivalent
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Masters degree is an added advantage
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results
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Minimum of 10 years hands-on
experience 5 of which must be in a managerial position.
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Member of a relevant professional
body.
Competencies
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Complying with Public Procurement
Legislation and Regulations
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A well-developed analytical ability
and high level of attention to detail
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Strong negotiator and team player
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Ability to meet targets and customer
needs
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Excellent managerial skills
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills
Sales Manager
The
overall responsibility of this position is to achieve exceptional growth and
market positioning of the Corporation while ensuring positive returns on
assets, as well as implementing sales plans.
Responsibilities
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Achieving annual sales targets by
implementing sales plan, marketing strategies; analysing trends and results.
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Establish sales objectives by
forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories;
projecting expected sales volume and profits for existing and new products.
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Implement corporate sales programs by
developing field sales action plans.
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Maintains sales volume, product mix
and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends,
economic indicators and competitors.
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Establishes and adjusts selling
prices by monitoring costs, competition, supply and demand.
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Complete corporate sales operational
requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work
results.
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Participate in recruitment,
selection, orientation and training of sales staff.
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Contribute to team effort by building
a strong result driven sales team and accomplishing related results as needed.
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Ensure delivery and achievement of
volume, value and profitability targets
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Ensuring brand availability,
visibility and activation in the market.
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Monitoring and managing customer
complaints and overseeing complaint handling and feedback
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Perform other duties as may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing
or related field.
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Diploma in Sales & Marketing
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results
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Minimum of 5 years hands-on
experience 2 of which must be in a managerial position.
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Member of a relevant professional
body.
Competencies
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Thorough knowledge in fast moving
consumer goods and the beverage industry.
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Strong negotiator and team player
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Ability to meet sales goals and
customer needs
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Excellent managerial skills
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Good communication skills and interpersonal
skills
Outgrowers Manager
To
efficiently and effectively manage the outgrowers programme for strategic
high-quality green leaf delivery to the Factory.
Responsibilities
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Manage the outgrowers scheme
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Recruit farmers as company outgrowers
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Offer agricultural extension services
to the farmers.
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Maintain a farmer’s database as per
legal requirements.
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Ensure delivery of high-quality tea
from registered farmers.
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Liaison between the factory
management and farmers to ensure effective communication.
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Monitoring and maintenance of
greenleaf standards, levels and targets
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Continuous monitoring and review of
the green leaf production levels and targets.
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Ensure proper maintenance and
management of greenleaf records and information
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Preparation, timely production and
distribution of required reports.
Qualifications
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Must be a holder of bachelor’s degree
in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Farm Management or related fields.
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Must be a holder of Certificate or
Diploma in Management
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Must have a minimum of 5 years of
relevant experience.
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Strong people management skills and
the ability to develop and manage key external relationships
Sales Representative
Managing
and developing business, servicing and ensuring customer requirements are met.
Responsibilities
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Achieve and exceed monthly and annual
sales targets as agreed with supervisor.
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Promote, seek and secure sales orders
for company products and participate in all sales and marketing events within
the allocated territory.
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To keep distributors aligned to the
agreed plans and ensure availability at all outlets within the allocated sales
territory.
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Monitor sales of distributors,
stockists and key accounts on a regular basis and report accordingly.
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Collect and account for all sales
proceeds accordingly.
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Listing and ensuring company products
achieve desired visibility at traditional retail and key accounts trade.
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Prepare and maintain a record on
sales activities and other related market activities including those on
competition and advice management accordingly.
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Train and supervise sales promoters
carrying out special promotion events and ensure effective execution of their
tasks.
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Carry out market intelligence to
establish competition and presence of counterfeit or fake products.
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Participate in execution and
implementation of trade and consumer activities as rolled out.
Qualifications
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Must be a holder of a diploma in
sales and marketing from a recognized Institution. A degree in the same field
is an added advantage.
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Must have a clean driving license and
able to travel extensively.
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Should possess excellent sales and
negotiation skills as well as ability to reach a consultative and
solution-based sell.
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Should be passionate in meeting the
customer satisfaction.
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Must have a minimum 2 years’
experience in sales, preferably in FMCG
Factory Electrician
Responsible
for all electrical operations of the factory and ensuring safety of the
electrical machinery and equipment.
Responsibilities
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To ensure proper maintenance of all
electrical machinery and equipment for effective factory operations.
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Adhere to and Implement policies and
strategies on machinery and equipment
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Develop Maintenance and servicing
schedules for all electrical machinery and equipment
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Maintenance and servicing of standby
generators
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Motor rewinding and maintenance;
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Ensure timely Inspection, testing,
repair, maintenance and service
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Plan for replacement and procurement
of all required electrical machinery and equipment
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Proper record keeping of all factory
electrical machinery, equipment
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Supervising electrical maintenance
staff in the factory;
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Maintenance of fuel oil burners and
other boiler accessories;
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Diagnosing electrical faults and
ensuring timely attendance to the same;
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Requisitioning and verification of quality
electrical spares and accessories;
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Observing and complying with
environmental, health and safety measures and regulations.
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Provide guidelines and basic training
on proper use and maintenance of electrical equipment and machinery
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Ensure provision of Safe working
conditions within the factory and eliminate hazards and risks.
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Prepare and avail information and
reports on all activities
Qualifications
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Must be a holder of a minimum
qualification KCSE C plain and above
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Must have a Higher National Diploma
in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technician III certificate
or equivalent
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Must have at least 7 years’
experience in a manufacturing environment
ICT Support Officers
Responsibilities
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Installation and configuration of
servers, end user computers, peripheral equipment and software within
established standards and guidelines.
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Ensuring uptime and availability ICT
systems.
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Trouble-shooting and issue resolution
of technical problems with network equipment and operating systems.
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Preventive maintenance on hardware
equipment and update of software
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Update and keep record of incident
logs and escalation to the relevant ICT staff
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Safety of accountable documents/
equipment
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Ensuring timely availability of
information
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Customer satisfaction
Key
Tasks:
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Capture and update of ICT asset
register
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Daily capture of issues raised and
resolution procedure
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Preparing information as per approved
procedures
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Generating accurate, complete and
timely reports as and when required.
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Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications
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Must be a holder of a minimum
qualification of KCSE C(plain)
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Must have a Diploma in Information
Technology from a recognized institution.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics
Office 365, Windows Server 2012, 2016 and Windows 8 and 10
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Must have a minimum of 2 years of
relevant experience.
Drivers
Responsibilities
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Driving vehicles safely and as
authorized.
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Carrying out routine checks on
cooling oil, electrical and brake system and ty re pressure
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Detecting and reporting vehicle
defects on time.
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Ensuring proper entries in work
tickets.
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Ensuring security and safety of the
vehicle on and off the road, passengers and goods therein.
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Ensuring routine service and
maintenance of vehicle.
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Timely reporting of accidents and
follow up of police abstract
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Ensure timely vehicle inspection and
keeping up to date on insurance/ license
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Providing transport/ logistical
services.
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Ensuring vehicle cleanliness.
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Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
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Must be a holder of a KCSE
certificate.
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Must possess a valid driving license
(classes B, C, E, D).
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Must have a minimum of 4 years
relevant experience.
How to Apply
Interested
qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed
Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and
contacts of three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic
certificates and testimonials. Applicants should indicate the position applied
for at the top of the envelop to be received before 26th February 2019 and addressed to the:
Managing Director
Nyayo Tea Zones Dev. Corp.
P.O Box 48552 – 00100
NAIROBI
Nyayo
Tea Zones Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.