Nzoia Sugar Company Limited, a sugar manufacturing company
situated in Western Kenya invites suitable candidates to fill the following
positions:
1.0 Head of ICT
Reports To:Managing Director
Job Role: To develop Nzoia Sugar Company ICT Strategy, implement
the strategy and ensure the design and selection of ICT applications and
infrastructure support capacity and to drive the strategic business objectives
of Nzoia Sugar Company.1.0 Head of ICT
Reports To:Managing Director
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To
participate in Nzoia Sugar Company's strategic planning process by
developing and implementing Nzoia Sugar Company's ICT strategy in
consultation with the ICT Steering Committee
- To
initiate IT-related budgeting and planning and ensure its alignment to
Nzoia Sugar Company's goals and objectives.
- To
Control and manage all operational and capital ICT expenditures and ensure
that it is carried out within the approved budget
- To
plan for additions and major modifications to the Nzoia Sugar Company's applications
and infrastructure in liaison with the ICT Steering Committee
- To
ensure that design and selection of ICT applications and infrastructure
support the strategic objectives of NSC
- To
champion the ICT change and provide leadership to the Applications,
Database and Networks & Infrastructure teams.
- To
manage Nzoia Sugar Company's website.
- To
ensure ICT facilities meet the needs of individuals and projects.
- To
offer overall responsibility for protection of Nzoia Sugar Company's
information assets including overseeing development and maintenance of
systems security, access controls and disaster recover management
- To
ensure all ICT projects, policies and procedures meet Nzoia Sugar
Company's quality objectives
- To
Liaise with all departments and outreach offices to continuously identify
new ICT requirements.
- To
develop service level agreements between ICT and the business and ensure
that these are achieved.
- To
Lead and drive a culture of innovation and creativity in seeking ICT
solutions to organizational challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
- A
first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
from a recognized institution.
- Post
graduate degree or diploma in ICT, or a relevant discipline.
- Certification
from relevant recognized professional bodies.
- At
least 7 years of progressive experience in ICT at least 2 of which should
be at the Senior Management level.
- Below
50 years.
Skills and competencies
- Excellent
interpersonal relations and communication skills at various levels of
management and the Board
- Ability
to conceptualize and convert ideas into solutions Understanding of the
business environment and developments in ICT which impact the business
- Exposure
to the sugar or agriculture industry will be an added advantage
- Relevant
professional certifications from recognized professional bodies will be an
added advantage
- Proven
experience in fibre optic and wireless networks
2.0 Strategy & Planning Manager
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Role: To monitor company's performance trend and implementation of the strategic plan.
He/She will be responsible for the following key objectives
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Role: To monitor company's performance trend and implementation of the strategic plan.
He/She will be responsible for the following key objectives
- To
review and advise relevance of various aspects of the company strategic
plan to company's current needs and aspirations.
- To
collect, collate and analyse company statistical data,
- To
regularly advise executive on the company's performance trend.
Key tasks and Responsibilities
- To
analyse company key performance areas against targets.
- To
facilitate establishment, analysis, storage, and reporting of relevant
statistics e.g. correlation cane received vs sugar production, fertilizer
issue vs extension activities, cane received vs harvesting and transport
activities etc.
- To
analyse mobile plant and pool transport utilization. This will entail
analysis of plant hours and distances vs fuels etc.
- To
develop plans for strategy implementation.
- To
ensure formulation and review of relevant departmental plans and policy
documents are well aligned to the corporate strategic plan.
- To
monitor, review and report progress of strategic plan implementation on a
regular basis and co-ordinate strategy formulation and review.
- To
coordinate development, negotiation and implementation of performance
contracting activities.
- To
develop, implement and review Business processes.
- To
ensure identification, execution and reporting of corporate research
activities to guide effective strategic planning.
- To
coordinate formulation and implementation of annual work plans.
Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor's
Degree in either Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Management
(Finance Option).
- MBA
or Post graduate Diploma in Strategic Management.
- Innovative,
visionary and tea-m player
- Relevant
experience in sugar industry will be an added advantage
- 7
years work experience of which 2 years must be in Strategic Planning,
Performance Management, and research services environment.
Skills, Competence
- Computer
literate
- Good
communication skills
- Good
negotiation skills.
- Team
player
- Report
writing skills
- Analytical
skills
- Knowledge
of SPSS or other data analysis
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- Proven
experience in change management
- Age:
Below 50 years.
3.0 Shift Engineer Mechanical
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Role: To effectively co-ordinate and control operations and maintenance activities for a shift and ensure the achievement of set targets.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Role: To effectively co-ordinate and control operations and maintenance activities for a shift and ensure the achievement of set targets.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To
operate mills efficiently and safely to attain set milling targets.
- To
operate boilers efficiently and safely to generate adequate quantity of
good quality steam to run the factory.
- To
carry out repairs on the broken down equipment during the shift to
minimize factory downtime.
- To
take custody of various tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair
work.
- To
conduct equipment inspections during the run and recommend to the E.M. for
jobs to be done during weekly maintenance.
- To
liaise with the Shift Superintendent to ensure that the process house gets
adequate steam and power.
- To
liaise with the Cane-yard in-charge to ensure availability of cane and
bagasse handling equipment.
- To
assess plant breakdowns and seek timely assistance from Senior Staff
On-Call.
- To
write shift performance reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must
be registered with ERB
- Basic
understanding of welding, fitting, fabrication and machine maintenance
- Computer
literacy
- Bsc
(Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Good
communication and report writing skills.
- A
minimum of 3 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be in
Management position
- Previous
experience in sugar industry will be an added advantage.
- Aged:
between 28-40 years
4.0 Network and Systems Administrator
(Re-advertisement)
The Network and Systems Administrator, will be responsible for the Administration and maintenance of the entire LAN/ WAN and ERP systems access.
Additionally, this role will be required to maintain and support administrative applications.
The successful person will report to the IT Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
(Re-advertisement)
The Network and Systems Administrator, will be responsible for the Administration and maintenance of the entire LAN/ WAN and ERP systems access.
Additionally, this role will be required to maintain and support administrative applications.
The successful person will report to the IT Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assisting
in the planning, design, documentation and implementation of various
systems including desktop PC's, servers, network equipment and software
applications
- Developing,
maintaining and monitoring procedures for all server backups both systems
and databases.
- Monitoring,
planning and coordinating the distribution of client/server software and
service packs, antivirus systems.
- Monitoring
of LAN/WAN, Cisco switches and internet firewalls
- Performing
on-site and remote technical support
- Plans,
supervises and directs operations for computer networks;
- Directs
cabling, configuring and installing computer hardware, and computer
networks and software for network and stand alone computers;
- Makes
recommendations to administrators regarding policies and standards for the
computer and computer networks;
- Arranges
for the installation of administrative and instructional software on
computer networks;
- Analyzes
organization needs and makes recommendations for improvements and
enhancements;
- Troubleshoots
hardware and software conflicts and problems;
- Provides
on-site coordination and support for subcontractors;
- Arranges
for and coordinates all necessary maintenance services to all hardware and
networks;
- Plans
and implements required configuration changes to local and wide area
networks;
- Installing
and configuring servers and application software;
- Backing
up and restoring systems and users files;
Qualifications and Experience
- Be
a holder of a bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science
- Possession
of MCSE and CCNP will be an added advantage
- Experience
with windows 2000/2003/2005 server platforms with an emphasis on Active
Directory
- Experience
in setting up Microsoft Exchange Server, DHCP Server and SQL Server
2000-2008.
- Solid
knowledge of LAN/WAN and WIFI Configurations with experience in routers,
switches, internet firewalls and wireless technology
- Hardware
and Software troubleshooting skills.
- Minimum
4 years working experience in a busy IT environment with remote locations
- Age:
between 28 - 35 years.
Applicants interested in the above position should send their
curriculum vitae, 2 passport size photographs, academic and professional
qualifications, copy of the identification card together with the mobile/day
time telephone contacts so as to reach the under mentioned on or before 18th
April 2012.
Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 285
Bungoma
9001:2008 ISO Certified Company
Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 285
Bungoma
9001:2008 ISO Certified Company