The Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) was
formed in 1950 through an act of parliament with an objective of providing a
ready market for livestock farmers and providing high-quality meat and meat
products to consumers.
It is a public institution and by far
the oldest and the most experienced meat processor in Kenya and the larger East
African region.
The particulars of the vacancies are
as indicated hereunder.
Chief Manager – Human Resource &
Administration
Grade KMC 3
Ref: KMC-CMHA/5/12/2017
The Chief Manager- Human Resource
& Administration will report to the Managing Commissioner and he/she will
be responsible for the overall operations of the Human Resource and
Administration Department.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Formulation and implementation of
Human Resource Policies, strategies and evaluating their effectiveness
·
Advising senior staff on areas of
recruitment, transfers, pay, pension schemes
·
Advising on organizational and Human
Resource planning issues and other matters, including staff career development,
employee relations, and disciplinary matters
·
Providing advice on strategies
regarding training and development
·
Developing and ensuring
implementation of reward systems, remuneration policies, and strategies
·
Developing and ensuring effectiveness
of Performance Management systems
·
Reviewing organizational structures
and analyze workload from time to time
·
Provide employees counseling services
·
Representing the Commission in labour
disputes
·
Training and development
·
Organizing employees’ welfare
services such as health and wellbeing programmes, first aid and fire warden
training, superannuation and social activities
·
Maintain employees’ records on
matters such as wages, superannuation, leave etc.
·
Monitor expenditure on transport
services against budget estimates
Qualifications and Experience
·
A degree in Human Resources
Management Science/Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized University
·
MBA in Human Resources Management
will be an added advantage
·
Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management, member of IHRM
·
At least ten (10) years’ work
experience with five (5) years in a supervisory role.
·
Demonstrate good understanding of
Human resource regulations and good practices
Livestock Manager
Grade KMC 3
Ref: KMC-LM/6/12/2017
The Livestock Manager will report to
the Managing Commissioner and he/she will be responsible for the overall
operations of the Livestock Department.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Identifying areas to source livestock
and supply of good quality livestock
·
Monitoring prices in markets and
advice management accordingly
·
Identifying, assessing and engage
suppliers of quality livestock to the Commission to ensure consistency
·
Working with national and county
veterinary officers on livestock movement and disease control
·
Extension education (farmer to
farmer) exhibitions
·
Generation of monthly, quarterly and
Annual Reports
·
Management of livestock performance
contract
·
Pricing of livestock.
·
Development of livestock department
budget
·
Approval of livestock payment
vouchers
·
Makes strategic, operational and
financial decisions for the department
Qualifications
and Experience
·
Bachelor of Science degree in animal
production/Animal science/Veterinary medicine or its equivalent from a
recognized university
·
Master’s degree in animal
production/Animal science/Veterinary medicine or its equivalent will be an
added advantage
·
At least 7 years’ experience with at
least 4 years of supervisory experience.
·
Member of Animal Production Society
of Kenya (APSK)
·
Demonstrate supervisory,
administrative ability and work performance.
Production Manager
Grade KMC 3
Ref: KMC-PM/7/12/2017
The Production Manager will report to
the Managing Commissioner and he/she will be responsible for the overall
operations of the Production Department.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Develop sustainable production
strategy in line with the business set objectives
·
Participate in formulating and
implementing strategic corporate decisions
·
Advise management on key aspects
related to production.
·
Ensure availability of the relevant
equipment, tools, and raw materials to support production capacity.
·
Research and develop initiatives to
improve production standards to manage costs.
·
Develop, communicate and enforce key
performance indicators to measure the efficiency of the production process.
·
Implement food safety system and
ensure all quality aspects of production are adhered to.
·
Design, implement and review plans,
standards and operating procedures in the department.
·
Prepare periodic reports to
management for decision making
Qualifications
and Experience
·
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
& Technology or its equivalent from an accredited institution
·
Ten (10) years’ experience with at
least 6 years of supervisory experience.
·
Master’s degree in Food Science &
Technology or equivalent will be an added advantage
·
Certified Lead Auditor FSMS, QMS
·
Demonstrated leadership and
managerial capabilities
·
Exceptional planning and
organizational skills
·
Demonstrated merit ability as
reflected in work performance and results.
·
Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution
How to Apply
All applicants should have
certificates of good conduct, compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority, registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board,
and the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission.
If you meet the specified minimum
requirements for the respective positions advertised above, please send your
application, Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of
certificates, testimonials and contacts of at least three referees and daytime
telephone contacts to reach the undersigned not later than 27th November 2017.
The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission,
P. O. Box 2-00204,
Athi River
Kenya Meat Commission,
P. O. Box 2-00204,
Athi River
Or online vide: hr@kenyameat.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
KMC is an equal opportunity employer
