HR & Administration Manager
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Head of Human
Resource & Administration, the job holder will be responsible for
forecasting the Human Resource requirement, resourcing, compensation and
general administration.
Roles
·
Give guidance to other departments on
career, succession management, human resource planning and optional utilization
of Human Resources.
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Carry out short, medium and long-term
Human Resource planning in line with the strategic plan and other projections.
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Monitor and coordinate staff placement/deployment
throughout the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
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Review staffing norms in
collaboration with the user departments.
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Coordinate the design, development
and review of the organization structure.
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Ensure effective payroll management.
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Manage staff registry.
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Develop policies and procedures of
record management.
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Benchmark with comparable
organization for the best practices on Human Resource planning.
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Ensure that staff are deployed
appropriately.
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Ensure that staff recruitment match
the requirements of the Corporation.
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Ensure recruitment does not exceed
the approved establishment.
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Up skill and educate line management
regarding the resourcing process, the appropriate implementation and usage of
interviewing regulations.
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Define and ensure implementation of
innovative resourcing strategies that will enable the establishment of a
diverse pool of talent.
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Ensure compliance to the Corporations
policies, regulations and statutory requirements.
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Liaise with other departments in
preparation of leave schedule.
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Provide advice on grievances and
disciplinary procedures to ensure that the emerging issues are resolve
amicably.
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Prepare and manage departmental
annual budgets/estimates.
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Keep inventory of office aquipments
stationeries and procurement of office services.
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Ensure uniform interpretation and
application of the Corporation’s rule and regulations.
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Ensure proper and timely
implementation of Health, Safety and Environment regulations and procedures.
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Coordinate the review on Management
salaries and benefits in liaison with salaries and remuneration commission.
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Spearhead review of existing rules
and regulations, as and when necessary.
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Ensure Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation rules and regulations are consistent with the Constitution of
Kenya.
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Perform any other duty assigned.
Requirements
·
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources
Management, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
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Diploma in Human Resource Management.
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Relevant Masters Degree will be an
added advantage.
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Must be a valid member of Institute
of Human Resource Management.
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Must have at least 7 years hands-on
experience of which 3 of it must be at a managerial position.
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Must have excellent interpersonal and
presentations skills.
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Good analytical skills.
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A team player.
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Strong administrative skills.
·
Good negotiation/communication
skills.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Training & Development Manager
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal Gazette
Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986, with the
aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea and
fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Head of Human
Resource & Administration, the job holder will be responsible for the
training and development of staff in the Corporation and its subsidiaries to
ensure that the Corporation achieves its objectives. The position is also
responsible for the management of staff performance and change management in
the Corporation.
Duties
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Develop, implement and review
training and development policies, procedures and programs.
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Manage Training Needs Analysis,
source trainers, coordinate and evaluate training.
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Prepare and control training and
development budget.
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Develop and maintain staff skills
databank and conduct skills audit on annual basis.
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Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the
effectiveness of training programs.
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Propose performance improvement
strategies as necessary.
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Coordinate implementation of
performance management system, including performance appraisal systems, rewards
and sanctions framework.
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Liaise with third parties on training
matters.
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Analyze the departments quarterly
performance report and advise management on the way forward.
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Coordinate and monitor change
management in the Corporation.
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Establish a continuous performance
and quality improvement effort, monitoring and reporting system.
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Ensure establishment of key
performance indicators and update regularly as appropriate.
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Facilitate departmental section that
embeds the organization culture to support strategic objectives.
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Lead in projects that have a change
impact on staff.
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Perform any other duty assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelors Degree in Human Resources
Management, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
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Diploma in Human Resource Management.
·
Relevant Masters Degree will be an
added advantage.
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Must be a valid member of Institute
of Human Resource Management.
·
Must have at least 7 years hands-on
experience of which 3 of it must be at a managerial position.
·
Must have excellent interpersonal and
presentations skills.
·
Good analytical skills.
·
A team player.
·
Good negotiation/communication
skills.
·
Proficiency in computer applications.
Factory Manager
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Regional Manager,
Factory & Catchment, the job holder will be responsible ensuring optimum
output of quality made tea and efficient management of the factory.
Roles
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Ensure optimal factory capacity
utilization.
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Ensure production of quality made
tea.
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Formulation and communication of
appropriate factory strategies, policies and procedures for effective
management of the factory.
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Efficient utilization of available
resources in the factory.
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Coordinate all human resource matters
of the factory including participating in HR planning, recruitment and
discipline of factory employees.
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Ensure supervision, appraisal and
human resource development of factory employees.
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Coordination of factory budgetary
activities including control of expenditure.
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Coordination of factory activities
that include green leaf collection to tea processing.
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Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
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BSc. In Food Science Technology or
equivalent qualification.
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MBA an added advantage.
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5 years’ experience in factory
management.
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A team player.
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Self motivated.
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Ability to inspire, mobilize and
provide guidance to the staff.
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Good communication skills.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Strategy & Corporate Performance
Manager
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Managing Director,
job holder will participate in preparation of Corporate Strategic Plans,
monitoring, implementation and evaluation of strategic plan achievements in
terms of business performance.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate formulation of strategic
corporate business plans (short, medium and long term).
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Participate in the development of
policies and strategies to help management achieve corporate goals and
objectives as per business plans.
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Coordinate the implementation process
of business plans, projections and strategies.
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Evaluate the effectiveness,
efficiency and appropriateness of business standards and targets, and make
recommendations for addressing performance gaps.
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Develop parameters for measuring
implementation of plans and strategies.
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Carry out business environmental
studies and analysis on Corporation’s products and services.
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Carry out research to improve the
current Corporation products, and recommend introduction of new products to
expand the product portfolio.
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Compile the quarterly performance
reports for submission to the relevant offices.
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Analyze the quarterly performance
report and advise management on the way forward.
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Establish a continuous performance
and quality improvement effort, monitoring and reporting system.
·
Ensure establishment of key
performance indicators and update regularly as appropriate.
·
Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree in Economics,
Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management or equivalent
qualification.
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Relevant Masters degree will be added
advantage.
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
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5 years’ experience in similar
position or in planning.
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Self motivated.
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Good report writing skills.
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A team player.
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Good communication skills.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Plant Technician
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Factory Manager, job
holder is responsible for ensuring that all machinery, equipment and motor
vehicles are properly maintained for effective operations of the factory.
Tasks
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Adhere to and implement policies and
strategies on machinery, equipment and motor vehicles.
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Develop maintenance and servicing
schedules for all machinery and motor vehicles.
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Ensure timely maintenance and
servicing of all factory machinery, equipment and motor vehicles.
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Inspect, test, repair, maintain and
service.
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Proper record keeping of all factory
machinery, equipment and motor vehicles.
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Proper coordination of mechanics and
electricians.
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Provide guidelines and basic training
on proper use and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
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Ensure adherence to Health Safety and
environment regulations.
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Ensure provision of safe working
conditions within the factory and eliminate hazards and risks.
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Prepare and avail information and
reports on all activities.
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Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
·
KCSE C or Equivalent.
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Advanced Higher National Diploma in
Electromechanical technology (plant option) or equivalent qualification.
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At least 5 years’ experience in
factory maintenance.
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A team player.
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Self motivated.
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Computer Literate.
Tea Zone Manager
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Regional Manager,
job holder is responsible for management of the one to achieve profitability
through practice of proper agronomic practices, cost controls and staff
management.
Tasks
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Managing the Zonal Office in
accordance with approved policies and procedures of the Corporation.
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Monitoring the performance of all
green leaf production units and forest conservation in the assigned zone.
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Enhancing quality standard of green
leaf and forest conservation as per policies and specifications.
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Implementing agriculture and forest
conservation plans and strategies as per approved policies.
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Participating in the preparation of
budget and control through effective utilization of available resources in the
zone.
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Preparing and implementing approved
scheduled work plans for all field activities.
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Ensuring timely availability of
required supplies/inputs for all farms/blocks for timely achievement of set
performance targets.
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Monitoring and reviewing the
production and forest conservation level against set targets.
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Training employees on production
method, process standards and specifications of green leaf & forest
conservation.
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Ensuring field equipment are repaired
and calibrated.
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Coordinating and organizing for
timely collection and delivery of quality green leaf from buying centers.
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Liaising with KTDA and other
factories on enforcing green leaf quality.
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Supervision, appraising staff and
identifying their development and training needs.
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Preparing timely and accurate
reports, and distributing them to appropriate users.
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Planning and operating the transport
systems, including proper maintenance of transport fleet for green leaf
collection and delivery to the factories.
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Planning and coordinating
agricultural and forest development projects in the zone, including monitoring
the expansion of tea growing areas and their respective hectares.
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Ensuring establishment of the
seedlings nurseries in the respective zones.
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Effectively managing the labour
issues and the welfare of employees in the zone.
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Controlling the stores operations as
per established policies and procedures.
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Promoting positive relation in the
community and participating in the development committees in the zone.
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Approving payment vouchers as per
established systems and approved levels.
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Coordinating the preparation of
muster roll and payment of wages in the assigned zone.
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Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
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BSc. (Agro Forestry) or equivalent
qualifications.
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Diploma in Management or equivalent
from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
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3 years of relevant experience.
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Ability to inspire and mobilize
staff.
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Capacity to work anywhere.
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A team player.
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Good communication skills.
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Computer literate.
Management Trainee (Plant & Factory
Production)
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
The Management Trainees will undergo
an extensive, well-structured training program, designed to provide a strong
knowledge of all aspects of Tea field and Factory operations. The purpose is to
prepare the Management trainees for management positions in future after
gaining the required experience. The successful applicants will undergo a one
year on the job training and after completion, the successful trainees will be
absorbed into the permanent establishment and deployed appropriately.
Qualifications
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B.Sc. (Agro Forestry), Food Technology or equivalent
qualification.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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A team player.
·
Good communication skills.
·
Computer Literate.
Chief Security Officer
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the job holder is responsible for overseeing the security and safety of the
Corporation employees, premises and all installations.
Key Tasks
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Advice management of appropriate
security and safety standards measures undertaken.
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Implement security measures to ensure
maximum protection of installation, property, revenue and staff.
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Lead security risk operations.
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Oversee security risk assessments.
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Control disaster management.
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Ensure development of business
continuity plans.
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Mainstream security risk management
in Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation.
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Develop capacity to mitigate against
security risks.
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Liaise with other security agencies
in addressing security risks.
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Ensure safety for staff, customers
and property.
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Collecting and collating intelligence
on current trends in security matters that could adversely affect the
Corporation.
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Conduct security awareness for staff.
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Developing and enforcing safety rules
and regulations aimed at reducing risk.
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Supervising all the activities of the
contracted service provider.
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Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
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Bachelors degree in Social
Sciences/Criminology/Law/Public administration or Equivalent qualification.
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Diploma in Security Training and or
certified graduate from police academy or related field.
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Relevant Masters Degree is added
advantage.
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Must have served at the level of
Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and above or in a comparable position in the
security forces for 5 years.
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First aid and fire-fighting skills
are desirable.
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Must have excellent investigation
skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Production Supervisor
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the to the Production
Manager, the job holder will be responsible for maintenance of safety and
supervision of factory workers for effective production of high quality tea.
Responsibilities
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Allocating and supervision of duties
to workers and managing their welfare.
·
Liaison between workers and
management for effective communication
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Ensuring effective cost control.
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Implementing production plans and
strategies as per approved policies.
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Maintaining accurate production
records and information
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Ensuring effective utilization of
labour and production resources and minimizing any loss.
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Requisitioning required material for
effective management and supervision of production.
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Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
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KCSE C- .
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Diploma in food Science or related
field from a recognized institution.
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3 years of relevant experience in either
production or supervision in a similar processing plant.
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A team player.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Computer literate.
Roller Sharpener
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation (NTZDC) was established as a state Corporation under a Legal
Gazette Notice No. 30 of 2002, revoking Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986,
with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea
and fuelwood to check against human encroachment into the gazetted forests.
The Corporation’s operations are
spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and
West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea
factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The
Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent Kenyan citizens to fill
the following positions:
Reporting to the Plant Technician,
the job holder will be involved in the operation of Lathe Machines to perform
various maintenance activities of all factory machines to ensure machine
availability and efficiency at all times.
Key Tasks
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CTC Rollers sharpening.
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CTC Rollers changing.
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Checking roller cutting efficiency.
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Multi-purpose lathe operation.
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General machine service.
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Record keeping and update of
documents.
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Attending machines breakdowns.
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Inspection of various factory
machines.
Qualifications
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Must have KCSE C plain.
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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
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Must have a minimum of 2 years hands-on
experience in similar processing plant.
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Good communication skills
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A team player.
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Computer Literate.
How to Apply
All candidates must meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and
integrity, and obtain appropriate certification from the;
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission,
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Kenya Revenue Authority,
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Directorate of Criminal
Investigations,
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High Education Loans Board.
Interested qualified candidates
should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day
time mobile telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contacts of
three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and
testimonials.
Applicants should indicate the
position applied for at the top of the envelope to be received before 18th
September, 2017 and addressed to the-:
Managing Director
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation.
P.O Box 48552
NAIROBI
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation.
P.O Box 48552
NAIROBI
Nyayo Tea Zones Development
Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.