Sidai
Africa Ltd is a unique company pioneering a new approach to livestock service
delivery in Kenya.
The
company provides high quality products and services to livestock keepers and
pastoralists.
Sidai
centres bring veterinary, and other services, closer to small-scale farmers and
pastoralists, particularly in underserved areas.
Sidai
is growing fast. We now seek dynamic professionals who share Sidai’s vision and
values to join this exciting and rewarding company.
1. Regional Technical Supervisors (4) – Eldoret, Isiolo,
Marsabit & Turkana
Reporting
to Operations Director/Regional Operations Manager
Qualifications
- A degree in
veterinary medicine (BVM), animal production, animal nutrition, agronomy
or business degree
- Able to support
small businesses to profitability
- Willing to
travel extensively
- Experience in
running or managing agro-vets an advantage
- Experience of
farmer and pastoralist training an advantage
- Strong
analytical and communication skills
- Empathy with
rural people
Responsibilities
- Identification,
recruitment and support franchisees in target areas
- Develop &
monitor franchisee business plans
- Maintain good
relations with stakeholders in assigned region
- Report on
franchisee performance
- Arrange farmer,
pastoralist and franchisee training
2. Senior Financial Accountant & Credit Controller
Reporting
to Finance Director
Key
Tasks
- Offer oversight
in management of stocks in our retail outlets
- Assist
Operations team in review of product prices and updates into the system
- Carry out margin
analysis and report on products profitability
- Review retail
branches performances and give reports to management for decision making
- Assist in implementing
the credit control policy and debt management
- Review bank
reconciliations
- Manage the
branch accountants
- Liaise with all
franchisees for account settlements and reconciliations
Qualifications
- Business related
degree specializing in Accounting or Finance
- Qualified holder
of CPA(K) or ACCA with at least 5 years post qualification experience
- A masters degree
in business will be an added advantage
- A registered
member of ICPAK
- Computer
literate with hands on experience in use of an Enterprise Resource Planning
tool (ERP) and Microsoft office products
- Good planner,
organizer and effective decision maker
- Strong
analytical and communication skills
- Willing to
travel extensively within the franchise network
3. Livestock Service Centre Attendants
Reporting
to the Regional Technical Supervisor the livestock service center attendants
will be based in one of the company’s own centres located in Isiolo, Marsabit
or Turkana.
They
will be tasked with running the day to day operations of the centre.
Qualifications;
- Diploma or
certificate in animal health from a recognized institution
- Previous
experience in working in or managing agro-vets will be an added advantage
- Experience in
provision of on farm extension service, farmer training, vaccination
campaigns etc will be a definite advantage.
- Must be computer
literate.
- Motor cycle
license mandatory
Key
Tasks
- Manage the daily
operation of the Livestock Service Centre.
- Attend to in
store and on farm clients and build a loyal client base.
- Procurement and
stock management
- Collection of
market and customer information and maintain accurate customer data.
4. Feedlot Manager
Reporting
to the Operations Director the Feedlot Manager will be responsible for the
operations of a planned feedlot in Isiolo for local and international markets.
Qualifications:
- Qualification in
animal production, animal science, farm management or agribusiness ideal
- Previous
experience in managing a commercial feedlot or farm
Key
Tasks:
- Participate in
the development of the initial feedlot design and set up.
- Recruit and
manage feedlot staff.
- Develop business
plans, budgets and production schedules
- Manage all daily
operations
- Maintain
accurate records on herd performance and livestock traceability.
- Play a key role
in sourcing of quality and traceable animals for the feedlot and marketing
of the finished stock to various target outlets .
- Maintain
accurate financial records, report on operational and capital expenditures
Send
your application with a detailed CV to recruit@sidai.com
or
Sidai
Africa Ltd
CAFS
Centre, Mara Road
PO Box 64945-00620,
PO Box 64945-00620,
Nairobi,
Kenya
by
COB 19th June 2013