Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC),
a Parastatal in the Agricultural Sector seeks dynamic and result oriented
persons to fill the following positions its establishment.
Farm Managers (Complex Managers)
Farm Managers (Complex Managers)
4 Posts
Scope: Reporting to the
Regional Manager / Technical Officer.
The person is responsible for all the
operations of the farm in which he/she is in charge in terms of technical and
administrative operations.
Qualification and Key Competencies:
·
Age
30-50 years.
·
7
years experience with atleast 3 years in senior management.
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Range
Management, Biotechnology.
·
In-depth
understanding of farm operations especially livestock, machinery and crops
management.
·
Ability
to comprehend and interpret financial management issues.
·
Computer
literacy is a requisite..
·
Good
interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
·
Ability
to cultivate harmonious working and interactive relationship with the community
in which the person is operating.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Responsible
for the Management of all the operations of the farm both technically and
administratively.
·
The
person is responsible for setting out performance targets and goals for the
farm in line with the Corporate Strategic Plan of the Corporation.
·
The
person ensures he/she provides the technical and administrative guidance to all
the staff in the farm for the attainment of the goals of the farm.
·
The
person shall be responsible for addressing and advising the technical team on
matters pertaining to crops and livestock production in his/her respective
Farm.
·
The
person shall be responsible for preparing technical financial and
administrative reports and forward to the Regional Manager for onward
transmission to Head office for review and assisting in decision making in
respect of the farm concerned.
·
The
person shall ensure that cropping operations are executed on timely basis.
Laboratory
Technologists, Kitale
2
Posts
Qualification and Key Competencies:
·
Diploma in Lab Technology
·
2 years’ experience in Semen
processing laboratory
·
25-40 years old
·
Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board
·
Proficiency in use of Standard PC
computers system
Duties
and Responsibilities
·
To provide Technical and laboratory
management support for research activities
·
Ability to work independently under
minimal supervision.
·
Involved in semen extension counting
·
Oversee semen packaging
·
Checking of quality of the semen
·
Ensure all the lab operations are
performed within the standards and timelines.
Laboratory
Technicians, Kitale
(2
Posts)
Qualification
and Key Competencies:
·
Certificate in Animal Health.
·
Certificate in Artificial
Insemination
·
1 year experience in Semen processing
lab
·
Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board
·
25-40 years old
·
Possess skills to work independently
and follow broadly defined instructions.
Duties
and Responsibilities
·
Process and preparation of the
samples for extension
·
Semen evaluation and processing
·
Packaging of semen into straws
·
Custodians of semen collection
equipments
·
Maintaining cleanliness/hygiene in
the laboratory
·
Data collection and analysis
·
Any other related duties.
Technical
Officer – Engineering
(1
Post)
Scope
of Duty: Reporting to the Regional
Manager.
The
Technical Officer - Engineering shall be responsible for all the engineering
operations of the Corporation ensuring proper and efficient utilization of
machinery and equipment, maintenance and servicing of the same.
Qualifications
and Key Competencies
Appointment
to this position the holder shall have the following requisite
·
Age between 35-55 years.
·
Should have at least 7 years hands-on
experience in engineering works, 3 years in senior management
·
Should be a holder of Bachelors
degree in Agricultural or mechanical engineering
·
Possess good mechanical and
engineering analytical skills
·
In-depth understanding of
agricultural engineering operations in a large scale agricultural set-up.
·
Registered with Engineering Board.
Duties
and Responsibilities
·
The person is responsible for
developing programmes that ensure effective and efficient utilization of farm
machinery and implements.
·
The person is responsible for
evaluating and making recommendations on optimum use of farms machinery and
implements.
·
The person is responsible for
developing effective and realistic replacements and disposal programmes and
policies.
·
The person is responsible for setting
up and implementing comprehensive and efficient programmes for maintenance and
management of equipment, mechanical and civil work at all levels and overseeing
execution of engineering works/projects in the Corporation.
·
The person is responsible for the
preparation and monitoring of the engineering work budget.
·
The person is responsible for
developing and enforcing innovative mechanization techniques that increase
efficiency and minimize costs of farm operations.
·
The person shall be responsible for
preparing machinery and equipment specifications.
Manager
(Semen Production Centre),
Kitale
(1
Post)
Qualification
and Key Competencies:
·
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
·
At least 10 years experience in Semen
Production.
·
Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board.
·
35-50 years old.
Duties
and Responsibilities
·
Provide oversight of all operations
in the Centre
·
Developing short and long term
strategy of the Centre
·
Ensure provision of quality products
and services to the farmer
·
Effective Management of human
resources in the Centre
·
In-charge of administration of the
Centre
·
Responsible for stakeholders
Management and fostering sustainable business relation.
How
to Apply
Interested candidates should apply, attaching certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address and names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 20th October, 2017 to:-
Interested candidates should apply, attaching certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address and names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 20th October, 2017 to:-
The
Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
or
drop at Development House, 10th floor
ADC
is an equal opportunity employer.
Women,
Persons with Disabilities and from marginalized communities are encouraged to
apply.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
