A leading public agribusiness company is seeking to recruit qualified,
dedicated and self-motivated persons to fill the following positions, to be
based at its Tea Division in Sotik, Kenya.
1. Agricultural Extension Officer
Reporting to the Group Estates Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing outgrowers towards the attainment of specific tea certification standards and monitoring to ensure maintenance of the said standards.
Key responsibilities
- Monitoring
tea out growers farm level practices;
- Educating
tea growers on good agronomical and farm management practices;
- Training
and implementing standards as required by the various certification
bodies;
- Handling
out growers concerns and queries;
- Advocating
for quality tea production and proper handling from farm to factory; and
planning for, preparing and facilitating periodic meetings with the
growers.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelors
Degree in Agriculture or related field.
- Diploma
in Field Management.
- At
least 3 years relevant experience.
- Computer
Literate.
- High
levels of integrity, strong management/interpersonal skills and analytical
skills.
- Valid
driving licence is essential. (Endorsed for both motor car and
motorcycle).
2. Network Administrator
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day operation of computer networks including Hardware and Software, Training and special projects at estate level.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day operation of computer networks including Hardware and Software, Training and special projects at estate level.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible
for overall operations of the IT section;
- Coordinating
day-to-day data capture into the systems;
- Providing
day-to-day hardware and software support to the users. This includes
preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance;
- Comprehensive
maintenance of backup and recovery procedures;
- Providing
support for e-mail and messaging;
- Providing
network support;
- Offer
/ Provide telecommunication support;
- Providing
training on IT systems;
- Carrying
out monthly routines for accounts and reporting purposes;
- Liaising
with the Systems Administrator at Sasini Head Office on replacement and repairs
of computer equipment and any other systems matters.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Holder
of Bachelors degree in IT.
- Certificate
in MCSE & CCNA will be an added advantage.
- At
least 2-3 years sales experience.
- Prior
working knowledge on ERP System.
- High
levels of integrity, Team Player and good customer service skills.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their
applications and CVs stating daytime telephone contact and expected salary
through the voucher /DNA number shown below to be received by 20th April 2012.
DN.A/1265,
P.O. Box 49010-00100, GPO
Nairobi
DN.A/1265,
P.O. Box 49010-00100, GPO
Nairobi
