Tea Research Foundation Jobs in Kenya


The following vacancies have arisen at Tea Research Foundation Headquarter in accounts section and administration section of support services programme. 

We wish to recruit highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill these positions.

Accountant II: Grade TR 9

Posts : 2

Duties and responsibilities
  • This is a middle grade management position reporting to the Chief Accountant.
  • An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and specifically work will involve preparation and verification of vouchers, primary data entry, and routine accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers, safe custody of records and assets under him/her.
Minimum requirement

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

i) Be in a possession of a pass in CPA Part II or its recognized equivalent qualification
or
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce (accounting or Finance option), or Business Administration degree (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • Be proficient in computer applications
  • Be a team player with good analytical and interpersonal skills and;
  • A person of good integrity committed to producing results.
Drivers : Grade TR 14

Posts: 2

Duties and responsibilities

This is an entry grade into Drivers cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
  • Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
  • Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle, cooling, oil, electrical and
  • brake system, tyre pressure etc.
  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems.
  • Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned
  • Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road
  • Safety of the passengers and or goods therein.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle
Minimum requirement

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
  • Have a KCSE mean grade of D + (plus) or its approved equivalent qualification.
  • Have a valid driving license free from any current endorsement (s) Class (BCE) of vehicle (s) an officers is required to drive.
  • Have attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and building technology or any other recognized institution.
  • Have passed suitability test for Driver Grade III
  • Have passed a practical test for drivers.
  • Have at least two (2) years driving experience
  • Be a team player and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Those trained at National Youth Service will have an added advantage.
How to Apply

If you meet the requirement of any of these positions. 

Kindly submit your application including a detailed C.V. your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, Names and addresses of three referees, your application clearly indicating the position you are applying for. 

It should reach us not later than 9th November 2012 and addressed to:

Managing Director
Tea Research Foundation of Kenya
P.O. Box 820 -20200
Kericho

e-mail: info@tearesearch.or.ke
NB:
  • Canvassing of any sort shall lead to disqualification.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.