Supply Chain Manager
Estate & Administration Officer
JOB
GROUP KMC 3 REF: KMC/HRA/SCM/1/5/2019
Reporting
to the Managing Commissioner, the Supply Chain Manager will manage and
coordinate the Supply Chain function to ensure effective delivery of goods
& services, and work in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset
Disposal Act, 2015.
Responsibilities
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Provide leadership on the development
and implementation of supply chain business policies and procedures
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Formulating supply policy management
to ensure that the Commission’s supplies goals and objectives are met.
·
Reviewing the provision, procurement,
stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis
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Ensuring that supplies accounting and
other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary.
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Ensure timely and effective
procurement of goods, services and works.
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Ensuring maintenance of updated
suppliers list.
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Initiate and innovate strategies such
as consignment stocking framework, and strategic contracts geared towards the
creation of value for money.
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Procuring various materials and other
supplies for the Commission at the most competitive prices in accordance with
approved Commission procedures.
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Supervising, appraising staff and identifying
their development and training needs.
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Liaising with departments in
organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement.
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Organizing and managing of
procurement through relevant committees.
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Preparing budget and ensuring
effective control.
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Ensuring compliance to commission
code of conduct and ethics.
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Overseeing the effective storage and
issuance of procured goods.
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Carry out market surveys and research
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Overseeing disposal of obsolete
stocks or goods in liaison with relevant offices
·
Observing and complying with
environmental, health and safety measures and regulations
·
Performing any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and
Supply Chain Management/Contract Management/Logistics or equivalent
·
Master’s degree in the relevant field
will be an added advantage
·
Minimum of 10 years hands-on
experience 5 of which must be in a managerial position.
·
Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution
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Be a member of Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies
Key personal attributes / functional skills
The
ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
·
Advanced computer skills.
Chief Internal Auditor
JOB
GROUP KMC 3 REF: KMC/HRA/CIA/2/5/2019
The
Internal Audit Unit provides an independent and objective assurance and advise
aimed at adding value and improving the operations of KMC. The Chief Internal
Auditor reports administratively to the Managing Commissioner and functionally
to the Audit Committee of the Board. The purpose of the position is to assist
in the accomplishment of the objectives of KMC by ensuring a systematic,
disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of
risk management, control and governance processes in order to support the
overall efficiency and integrity of the organisation.
Responsibilities
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Developing and managing an integrated
internal audit function covering all the areas of the operations.
·
Reviewing and appraising the
soundness and efficiency of all systems of controls including financial,
operational and internal control systems and procedures.
·
Preparing the annual audit programme
and ensuring that it is effectively carried out.
·
Periodically reviewing the
suitability, reliability and use of management information produced within the
organization.
·
Evaluating business risks and systems
of controls in order to provide value added recommendations.
·
Analysing outcomes of audit
activities, providing timely reports and following through to ensure that
recommendations are considered and implemented.
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Providing leadership in the
co-ordination of external audits and ensuring that issues raised by the
auditors are addressed.
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Carrying out special audits and
investigations (ad-hoc) as may be required from time to time and submitting
reports of findings to the Board.
·
Monitoring the efficiency of the
operations of the organization;
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Identifying areas that offer
opportunities for improvement and making appropriate recommendations.
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned by the Board and or management from time to time.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field
·
Master’s degree is an added advantage
·
Professional accounting
qualifications CPA (K) or ACCA
·
Five (5) years relevant experience at
senior level in the management and execution of audits.
·
Practical experience in use of computer
audit tools.
·
Understanding of public sector
systems.
·
Member of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
·
Member of the Institute of Internal
Auditors (IIA).
·
Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution
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Proficiency in computerized
accounting packages (accounting software).
Key personal attributes/functional skills
The
ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
·
Advanced computer skills.
Chief Legal Officer
JOB
GROUP KMC3 REF: KMC/HRA/CS/3/5/2019 (POSITION 1)
Reporting
to the Managing Commissioner, the Chief Legal Officer/Corporation Secretary
will be expected to provide advice to the Board and Management on governance,
legal, regulatory and compliance matters and provide corporate secretarial
services to the Commission.
Responsibilities
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Advising the Board on their duties,
responsibilities and obligations, relevant laws and governance matters
including implementation of Mwongozo: The Code of Governance for State Corporations.
·
Coordinating the governance, legal
and compliance audit.
·
Assisting in preparation of Board and
Committee work plans and charters.
·
Assisting in carrying out Board
induction, training and evaluation.
·
Coordinating the timely preparation
and circulation of Board and Committee meeting papers and taking minutes
thereof.
·
Keeping safe custody of the seal and
other relevant documents.
·
Overseeing the legal function and
providing well researched legal advice and opinion, legal interpretation on
various matters and handling legislation and litigation matters relating to
KMC.
·
Ensuring compliance with laws, rules
and regulations by the Board and management.
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Preparing and coordinating the
implementation of Intellectual Property Rights policy and guidelines for the products
and services of KMC.
·
Preparing, vetting and negotiating
official legal documents including contracts and leases and participating in
settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect the interests of KMC.
·
Liaising with the office of the
Attorney General and external lawyers handling legal matters on behalf of KMC
and attending Court hearings.
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Preparing and implementing the Unit’s
operational plan, work plan and budget.
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Ensuring risk management in the Unit.
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Overseeing the implementation of ISO
Quality Management System in the Unit.
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Ensuring performance management
within the Unit through a target-based system.
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Providing leadership and effective
supervision to staff in the Unit.
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a
recognized university.
·
Master’s degree in Law from a
recognized university.
·
CPS qualification and member in good
standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
·
Diploma from the Council for Legal
Education.
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A current practising certificate as
an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
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At least (8) year’s relevant
experience in legal/corporate secretarial practice four (4) of which should be
in a senior management position.
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Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution
Key personal attributes/functional skills
The
ideal candidate should
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
·
Advanced computer skills.
Branch Manager
KMC
4 JOB GROUP KMC 4 REF: KMC/HRA/BM/4/5/2019
The Branch Manager will be in Charge of Kibarani, Mombasa
Branch.
Responsibilities
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Oversee the production process the
Branch to ensure that all international quality hygiene standards are met.
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Co-ordinate all maintenance works at
the factories and storage facilities to ensure work efficiency and their
optimal use.
·
Supervise all financial operations in
the Branch
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Liaise with all relevant Heads of Departments
at the Head Office for purposes of applying same policies and procedures as
appropriate.
·
Develop and recommend an appropriate
annual budget for branch operations.
·
In consultation with Production
Manager diversify processing of meat product in accordance with market demand
dynamics
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Develop a sustainable production
strategy in line with the business set objectives
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Advice management on key aspects
related to production.
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Ensuring availability and control of
livestock inflow to meet demand cycles
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Research and develop initiatives to
improve production standards.
·
Implement Food Safety System and
ensure all quality aspects of production are adhered to.
·
Prepare periodic reports to
management for decision making
·
Monitor Branch’s progress in meeting
set targets.
·
Prepare, implement and control the
Branch budget
Qualifications
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Degree in Food Science and Technology
or its equivalent from a recognized institution
·
Five (5) years’ experience in Senior
Management in food processing industry
·
Master’s degree is added advantage
·
Relevant professional qualification
·
Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution
Key personal attributes / functional skills
The
ideal candidate should
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
·
Advanced computer skills.
Office Administrator
JOB
GROUP KMC 5 REF: KMC/HRA/OA/5/5/2019
The
successful candidate will be responsible for the overall day-to-day
management/administration of the office, managing and maintain the office diary
and schedule of appointments and providing secretarial services.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the overall day to
day management/administration of the office of the managing commissioner
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Booking the meeting room for meetings
and making hospitality arrangements as may be required;
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Sending out notices for meeting and
following up to confirm receipt;
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Ensuring that the meeting venues are
well organized;
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Managing and maintain the office
diary and schedule of appointments for the immediate supervisor;
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Providing secretarial services for
the Managing commissioner;
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Maintaining records of outgoing
letters, correspondences, documents and records; monitor, screen, respond to
and distribute incoming communication.
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Preparing and editing correspondence,
communications, presentations and other documents.
·
Organizing international travel as
may be required from time to time; and
·
Answer and screen calls directed to
the Managing commissioner
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Bachelor degree in secretarial
studies or of Business and Office Management from a recognised institution
·
A Diploma in Secretarial Studies from
the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution; or Business Education single Group Certificates
in the following subjects: Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.); Shorthand III (120
w.p.m.); Business English III; Commerce II; Office Practice II; Office
Management III Secretarial Duties II,
·
Certificate in Secretarial Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
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Must have a minimum of three years
(3) experience in similar position.
·
Certificate in Supervisory Skills
course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
·
Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key personal attributes / functional skills
The
ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
Chief Grader
JOB
GROUP KMC 5 REF: KMC/HRA/CG/6/5/2019
Responsibilities
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Ensure consistency in grading in
accordance with regulations.
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Consider and determine all appeals
made to him/her under regulations.
·
Identify grading problems and
recommend remedial action.
·
Work together with Production
superintendents, veterinary office and livestock department to ensure
attainment of departmental targets
·
Participate in continuous review of
the Standard Operating Procedures and production Work Instructions
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Supervise the work of graders.
·
Submit daily grading reports
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/
Veterinary/ Animal health courses
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Diploma in meat technology or any
other higher level from a recognized institution
·
Certificate in meat inspection and
grading from recognized institutions
·
Five (5) years’ experience in meat
grading
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Conversant with Grading Regulations
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Conversant with hygiene requirements
in meat processing.
·
Advanced computer skills
Key personal attributes / functional skills
The
ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be able customer centric and
resourceful in problem solving.
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Able to prevent zoonotic and food
borne diseases
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Be able to advise on hygiene and
quality of meat meant for human consumption
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Be able to inspect meat meant for
human consumption
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Able to grade carcasses correctly and
advise farmers, livestock traders and animal transporters on how to handle and
produce high quality animals for slaughter
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Be able to instruct ,supervise and
advise on all slaughterhouse operations
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Able to control hygiene in
slaughterhouse, meat processing establishments and meat transport containers
and activities.
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Able to facilitate local and
international trade of animals and meat products.
Security Officer
JOB
GROUP KMC 5 REF: KMC/HRA/SO/7/5/2019
Responsibilities
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Ensuring that the commission’ assets
are secured
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Implementing security policies ‘
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Preparing work plans and budgets for
security requirements;
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Coordinating security operations with
public law enforcement agencies;
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Developing emergency management and
contingency procedures;
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Identifying, investigating and
resolving security breaches;
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Keeping abreast with emerging
security challenges and devising appropriate interventions to ensure the organization
security is maintained at all times;
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Monitoring all surveillance cameras
and CCTV remote viewer programs.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate shall possess the following:
·
Degree in any of the following.
Criminology, criminology and criminal justice, criminology and fraud
management, criminology and security management; or equivalent from a
recognized university.
·
Undergone a four (4) weeks approved
security course at CID training school or an approved security course from the
military or its equivalent
·
Served in the forces for a period
five (5) years
·
Proven experience in the use of CCTV
and surveillance cameras in the security function.
·
A first aid certificate from
recognized institution;
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Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key personal attributes / functional skills
The
ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
Estate & Administration Officer
JOB GROUP KMC 5 REF:
KMC/HRA/EAO/8/5/2019
The Estate and Administration Officer
will report to the Human Resource and Administration Manager.
Responsibilities
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Conducting Inspection of the
properties to ensure they are in good condition and order.
·
Preparing periodic property
management reports for in house use as well as advising the management
accordingly.
·
Responsible for arranging maintenance
and repairs to properties; which are to be carried out expeditiously,
economically and to an acceptable standard.
·
Ensuring lawful requirements, as well
as organization procedures, are followed at all times.
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Oversee maintenance and repairs
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Collection and collation of data and
information relating to the Estate
·
Timely and accurate billing and
service charge collection
·
Prompt response to customer
queries/needs.
·
Control of property management
related costs.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate shall possess the
following:
·
Degree in Real Estate/Facilities
Management or any other business related degree/
·
Membership in EARB or ISK is an added
advantage;
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in
real estate with minimum 1 years in property management
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Certificate in Supervisory Skills
course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
·
Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
·
Advanced computer skills.
·
Certificate in Supervisory Skills
course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
Key personal attributes / functional
skills
The ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent
analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines.
·
Have strategic leadership skills.
·
Be a team player with ability to
motivate staff.
·
Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
·
Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving.
How to Apply
All candidates must meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and
integrity, and obtain the appropriate certification from the:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
·
Directorate of Criminal
Investigations
·
Higher Education Loan Board (HELB)
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Interested and qualified candidates
should fill and submit hard copies of the KMC employment application form which
is available on the KMC website www.kenyameat.co.ke accompanied by applications detailed curriculum
vitae, academic and professional certificates, national identity card,
testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three
referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 28th June 2019.
Persons living with Disabilities,
Women, Youth, persons from minority and/or marginalized groups who meet the
requirements of the advertised positions are encouraged to apply. Canvassing
will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The envelope should be marked
“CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for
and be addressed to:
The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission
P.O Box 2-00204
ATHI RIVER