The Position:
Gem Horticulture Farmers Co-operative Society Limited seeks to recruit a Secretary Manager who shall be based at the society in Yala and responsible for implementation and monitoring of all society’s activities in its area of operation.
The incumbent must be dynamic, result oriented, performance driven, good planner and highly motivated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Gem Horticulture Farmers Co-operative Society Limited seeks to recruit a Secretary Manager who shall be based at the society in Yala and responsible for implementation and monitoring of all society’s activities in its area of operation.
The incumbent must be dynamic, result oriented, performance driven, good planner and highly motivated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure
implementation of society’s activities on the ground in collaboration with
partners and other stakeholders;
- Ensure
timely and accurate development of operational budget’s and manage
society’s expenditure.
- Provide
timely technical advice and periodic financial records to the society;
- Strengthen
and support the existing structures in the society’s area of operation;
- Monitor
and evaluate the performance of interventions related to the society;
- Assist
the society’s BOD in designing and development of IEC materials and ensure
provision of quality services;
- Manage
the society’s resources and assets within its area of operation;
- Perform
all other duties assigned and as referred to in the society’s by-law of
article 57.0.
- Linking
the society with potential buyers and marketing the society products.
- Keeping
up to date records of farmers and production process.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must
have 3 years relevant experience in a reputable horticulture production
and marketing organization/society.
- Diploma
in Co-operative Management or Certificate in Agri-business from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- At
least 3 years field experience working in an active farmer’s community
cooperative society or related field in Kenya.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local language will be an added
advantage.
- Proficiency
in computer (Word, Excel, Access) and MIS (Management Information
Systems).
- Knowledge
on horticulture and perishable product sales and marketing is an added
advantage.
- Should
be aged between 25-40 years.
If you
meet the above requirements, send your application letter, detailed CV, day
time phone contact and names of three professional referees not later than 30th
Sept. 2011 to:
The Chairman,
Gem Horticulture Farmers Co-Operative Society,
P.O. Box 661 - 40610 Yala
Kenya
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Gem Horticulture farmers Co-operative Society is an equal opportunity employerThe Chairman,
Gem Horticulture Farmers Co-Operative Society,
P.O. Box 661 - 40610 Yala
Kenya
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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