Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation under the
Ministry of Agriculture vested with the responsibility of providing
sustainable, affordable credit to coffee farmers.
Human Resource & Administration Officer
The Human Resource and Administration Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the Human Resource and Administration function.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop
and implement Human Resource strategies, policies, procedures and
guidelines designed to achieve the Fund’s strategic goals and vision;
- Develop
and ¡mplement manpower planning, recruitment and selection policies and
procedures that attract and retain a high calibre of staff to ensure
continued supply of competencies and skills for effective operation of the
Fund;
- Assess
staff training needs and design appropriate training interventions and
career development plans to meet performance gaps;
- Ensure
compliance with relevant labour legislation and Human Resources policies,
procedures and guidelines;
- Participate
in staff discipline processes, manage staff welfare issues, employee
conflict and bereavement
- Prepare
and manage the human resources & administration budget and ensure
optimum utilization of resources;
- Develop
and maintain objective performance management systems and criteria for
performance measurement and reward;
- Develop
and maintain competitive and attractive compensation and appraisal
schemes;
- Manage
the transport function
- Maintain
a functional registry for the Fund;
- Promote
cordial industrial relations, values and work ethics for the Fund;
- Coordinate
general office management and administrative issues;
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university.
- A
Postgraduate diploma in Human Resources Management.
- Membership
to a relevant professional body.
- Four
(4) years relevant working experience in a busy human resource and
administration function.
- Experience
in working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
Core Personal Competencies
- Excellent
team leadership and management skills.
- Ability
to make independent judgments which support business and human resources
objectives.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- Results-oriented
and adheres to set turn-around times/deadlines.
- High
level of integrity and honesty.
Procurement Assistant
The Procurement Assistant will coordinate activities of the Procurement Unit of the Fund.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate
and assist in the development of Procurement guidelines and manuals to
streamline, standardize and improve integrity of procurement processes.
- Initiate
and assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans.
- Advise
on and ensure adherence to and compliance with requirements of the Public
Procurement and
- Disposal
Act and Regulations, as well as all other relevant and applicable laws and
regulations.
- Assist
in the management and timely procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate
and monitor the procurement status and advice as appropriate.
- Ensure
proper recording and custody of all procurement documents.
- Keep
proper inventory of procured assets, issues of stores, boarded stores due
for disposal and their disposal.
- Assisting
in stock taking, reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- .
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing and
Supplies or any other relevant qualification.
- .
Registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
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A minimum of three (3) years work experience in a procurement unit in a
similar or related organization.
Key competencies
- Demonstrated
personal integrity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
be a team player.
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards and good work culture.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- Results-oriented
and adheres to set turn-around times/deadlines.
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of these
positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given
above, please submit your application together with copies of your
certificates, detailed CV, stating your current position, your current
remuneration level, your email and telephone contacts, so as to reach the
undersigned on or before 21st November 2012, addressed to:
The Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 — 00200,Nairobi
Coffee Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.