Animal Health Assistant

We are an established agrovet shop located in Ongata Rongai
 

We are looking for a self-driven, dedicated and focused female Animal Health Assistant

Location: Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya

Job type: Full-Time

Key Tasks for the Animal Health Assistant Job

• Carrying out simple treatment and vaccination of animals.
• Periodic training / awareness sessions to farmers on the products knowledge and usage.
• Manage and daily sales in the agro vet.
• Daily cash and stock reconciliation report

Key Performance Measures

• Monthly sales targets
• Customer engagement
• Teamwork (peer to peer assessment)

Job Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Animal Health from a recognized institution and with AHITI.
• At least two years working experience in provision of on farm extension service, farmers training, animal
• Be registered with  Kenya Veterinary Board
• Have a certificate in computer applications.
• Be willing to reside/operate from Ongata Rongai
• Ready to report on duty on 2nd January, 2018.

Personal skills and attributes required

• Customer Oriented
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem Solving

How to Apply:
 

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter stating your salary expectation and CV to tsawlakhconsulting@gmail.com with the subject title Animal Health Assistant Job on or before 8th December, 2017.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviews will be done on a rolling basis, until position is filled

Research Assistant - Animal Nutrition

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
 

Research Assistant - Animal Nutrition 

(Re-Advertised)
 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a research assistant to run animal trials on feed interventions, animal productivity and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock systems.

 

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to livestock research for the developing world. 

Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Responsibilities

The candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects which focus on identifying the conditions that enable and constrain East African dairy producers in adopting climate smart agriculture practices. 

The research team aims to develop specific baseline estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from livestock and livestock related products such as manure, identify effects of livestock systems on water quality and water quantity and identify potential mitigation practices that also improve dairy/beef production in smallholder systems. 

The candidate is expected to work within an international dynamic team in ILRI’s Mazingira Centre (mazingira.ilri.org).

The position entails a significant component  of hands-on work including handling of and sampling from large and small ruminants 

The candidate will contribute to this by undertaking the following activities:

• Planning, participation and oversight of ruminant research trials
• To coordinate and assist in day to day running and maintenance of animal facilities
• To collect biological samples (eg. faeces, urine, and rumen liquor), carry out greenhouse gas flux measurements from ruminants in experimental trials, under the guidance of senior project staff
• To assist with data entry and processing (data organization, calculation of greenhouse gas fluxes from animal respiration chambers)
• To maintain relationships with different stakeholders including farmers and farmer groups, suppliers and ILRI ancillary staff, in order to facilitate the efficient prosecution of research trials
• Assisting Higher Degree (Research) students
• Other such duties as deemed consistent with the position by supervisor

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• A diploma in agriculture related science from a recognized institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a research/teaching facility or a commercial farm. A BSc degree in agriculture will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of ruminant nutrition
• Demonstrated experience and ability in animal handling and carry out basic farm routine operations
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and collegially with technical and scientific staff and students with minimal supervision
• Good skills in written and spoken English

Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. 

The position is on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job Level: This position is job level 2B, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

How to apply: 

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, that specifically address the selection criteria and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by CLICKING HERE before 19th October, 2017. 

The position title and reference number REF: RA/SLS/10/2017 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. 

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). 

ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Animal Feeds Production Manager

Anchor Millers 

Animal Feeds Production Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Nyeri

Role Overview: The Production manager is responsible of achieving agreed production in terms of quality, safety, quantity, cost, timeliness and people morale so as to ensure achievement of high quality products at optimum cost in a safe environment by highly motivated staff

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the production process,
• Drawing up a production schedule as per the sales departments needs.
• Ensuring that the formulas are cost effective;
• Ensure availability of quality and required quantities of feeds at all times.
• Monitoring raw materials standards and implementing quality-control measures in liaison with the purchases department.
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed within your department.
• Ensure punctuality of all staff in all shifts.
• Ensure accurate posting of products produced into the accounting system.
• Ensure continuity of production during the shift change overs.
• Ensure accurate weighing of finished products in all shifts.
• Maintain a diary of events per shift noting any activity that contributed to good or bad performance.
• Ensure the human resource hired is used effectively to cover set time lines.
• Any other duties assigned to you by your superiors
• Recording and Resolving Customer Complaints on feeds;
• Conducting market intelligence to monitor competitor actions

Person Specifications

• A Degree in Animal Health/ Production/ Engineering or Related field.
• Over 3 years experience in Animal feeds manufacturing environment preferably at management level
• Hands on experience on animal feed formulations.
• Must be a holder of at least a certificate or Diploma in Animal health and
• Nutrition from a recognized institution;
• Experience working with animal feeds manufacturing concern, major
• distributor or Agro-vet of at least 3 years;
• Simple, Outgoing, pleasant and easy to get along with personality who can
• easily interact with farmers;
• Aged between the aged of 20 - 40 years;
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person who is solution oriented;
• Up to date with developments and trends in the animal health
• industry/sector;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time

How to Apply

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to build a career in the hospitality industry, please send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:
 

The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com    

NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary in your application. 

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30th June 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Anchor group of companies is an equal opportunity employer

VSF Belgium Field Veterinarian Job in Garissa County Kenya

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production. 

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.
 

Position Title: Field Veterinarian
 

Duty Station: Garissa County
 

Duration: 11 months
 

Role: The Field Vet will provide technical support in the implementation of the VSF Belgium animal welfare project funded by The Brooke. 

This will be done in a in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines provided by VSF Belgium and the Brooke. 

The holder of this position will be required to travel extensively to project sites within Garissa County. 

The position will report to the Project Manager, Garissa.
 

Responsibilities
 

Project implementation, monitoring and reporting

• Carry out needs assessment in a participatory way to identify knowledge gaps and appropriate training aids for the local service providers
• Develop work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for the project in consultation with the programme manager and field team
• Implement the principles of applied equine behavior and welfare, humane handling and compassion building, ensuring that the welfare needs of working donkeys are understood and prioritized within communities and livestock service providers
• Provide veterinary knowledge and skills for on donkey/equine welfare and work with livestock service providers to ensure alignment with existing policies and minimum standards of welfare
• Cultivate and encourage learning amongst the communities and livestock service providers in animal welfare, ethical decision-making, equine behavior and humane handling of working donkeys and their application in practice
• Plan, facilitate, and monitor any capacity building/ training on animal welfare and related topics
• Be at all times a role model for sympathetic and humane handling, treatment and management of working equine animals
• Liaise with other players in the county with similar interventions to ensure synergy and collaboration
• Support the Kenya team in development of project concepts and proposals with reference to specific donor regulations
• Compile comprehensive mission specific, monthly and other relevant project reports or documentation
• Responsible in promoting cross-learning between communities through gathering, documenting and sharing best practices
• Support in other project activities as advised by supervisor

Project finance management

• Ensure adequate use of funds allocated to project activities and all field missions as per VSF B and specific donor policies

Communication and information

• Inform and collaborate with the project manager on continuous basis
• Representing and communicating the interests of VSF Belgium work internally and externally
• Promotion of team spirit at all levels
• Assist the Programme Manager to identify and effectively manage all animal welfare related risks

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Veterinary Medicine or Science, Animal health or related fields from a recognized university. 
• Should be duly registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of working equines to the economies of developing countries
• An understanding of the evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine and animal welfare
• Experience and field practice in animal welfare or working with equines especially working donkeys
• At least four years experience in the animal husbandry and medicine sector in pastoral regions is ideal
• Experience in developing and implementing projects through partners at grass roots
• Knowledge and experience in building professional external networks
• Experience in assessing training needs and capacity building of community groups

Skills & Attitudes

• Clear strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• A culturally sensitive communicator and excellent negotiation skills
• Motivation to engage and learn and be at all times a role model
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in remote areas with pastoral communities
• Ability to deal with conflict and crises and mobilize communities for appropriate responses
• Computer literacy especially with MS Word, Excel and power point
• Fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English; knowledge of the local language would be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to work flexibly and on occasions, outside of office hours
• Committed to the mission of VSF Belgium, adherence to animal welfare minimum standards and legislations governing vet service provision, and community development principles
• Proven ability to work with a range of local stakeholders including local government and project partners
• Attentive to detail
• Team player

Please send your application (reference to Field Veterinarian), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer, by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 14th May 2013.
 

This Vacancy is open to male and female candidates. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

Livestock Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the agriculture industry is looking to urgently fill the position of Livestock Manager.

The incumbent must have;

1. Have a B.Sc. Degree in Veterinary, animal health or animal science.

2. Must have 3+ years’ experience at a  supervisory level.

3. Excellent in range and livestock management

4. Sound knowledge and past experience in sheep/doper/goat rearing

5. Conversant with tropical diseases affecting livestock

6. Valid driving license.

7. Certificate of good conduct.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 24th April 2013.

Bradegate Holdings Limited Processing Plant Production Manager Job in Nyeri Kenya

Bradegate Holdings Limited is urgently seeking to recruit a Processing Plant Production Manager. 

The Holder of this position should meet the below requirements.
 

Job Purpose Statement
 

The incumbent should coordinate, account, and offer leadership in the operations of the processing Plant instituting proper operating procedures that will result in maximum throughputs and timely execution of customers’ orders; low breakdowns;( factory time efficiency above 95%); reduced wastage and losses (product recovery above 99%); zero tolerance to accidents, high quality products (Zero damage on raw material in store and Zero complaints from the customers’).

The incumbent should have the following Academic Qualifications

• Should possess a Degree in Food Science, Animal nutrition, Post-harvest or any other related fields. ( Most preferably a Food Science Degree)
• Must be computer literate
• Should have good knowledge in plant maintenance and business Management

Working Experience
 

Any person applying for this position must have a minimum of a five years progressive working experience in a similar setup and on a similar position. ( preferably in a meat production set up)

Personal Qualities

• The candidate must have excellent communication skills and inter personal skills
• Must portray very high levels of integrity and must be a good planner.
• Must have good problem solving skills, well-disciplined and must be a good team leader.

Applications are hereby invited from candidates who qualify.  

They should be sent through  this Email address: hr@bradegatepoultry.com, to reach us on or before 25th April, 2013, giving names of three professional referees and their day time contacts.

Imports Clerk

Imports Clerk

Laboratory and Allied a fast growing pharmaceutical and medical company dealing in the production of both Human and Veterinary products is currently looking for the most competent and suitable personnel to fill the vacancy positions of an Imports Clerk.

She/he will be reporting to the Managing Director.

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, and checking to ensure that all the documents on the nature of the goods being imported are legal and legitimate like import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements, revenue, corporate policies and import laws.
• To check and confirm that all the goods received in the company against paperwork to ensure all goods ordered are accounted for.
• Deal with quotes from prospective shippers and handle claims with insurance companies if any shipment problems happen to occur.
• Provide efficient delivery logistics through data management by filling out import-documentation, compile carrier and route assignments, compute international fees for each shipment and keep track of shipment payments and quotas using automated systems that can identify shipments.
• Collect data and register packages with government agencies.
• Track shipments and communicate with clients about the package's progress.
• Academic Qualification
• Diploma holder in Business Administration.
• Must have at least five years working experience as an import clerk.

Other Qualifications

• They should have knowledge of customs documentation.
• They must be familiar with the legal requirements, customs and policies regarding importing shipments
• Good communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Good numeric skills and administrative skills.
• Must be familiar with computer software programmes e.g. Microsoft office, Excel etc.

Kindly send your CV’s, copy of the Identification Card and other testimonials either through hand delivery or email to hr@laballied.com.

Only successful applicants will be shortlisted and an interview will be conducted.

Unga Farm Care Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

 Unga Farm Care (E.A.) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Production Supervisor, reporting to the Plant Manager 

Job Objective / Summary 

Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource utilization and management of performance, quality and output. 

Description of Duties 

• Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems 
• Requisition of production materials and ensuring product availability to meet agreed quality and volume 
• Preparation of shifts and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor 
• Ensure that good manufacturing practices, environmental, security, health and safety regulations / policy are practiced throughout the production process and quality management systems are adhered to 
• Preparation of the daily, weekly and monthly production reports 
• Ensuring that scheduled plant maintenance and repair is carried out as planned 
• Communication with relevant person from the store 
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time 
• Lead and motivate the team into achieving production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity, cost and timeliness 

 Job Specifications 

• University degree: BSc. In Engineering, Food science and technology, Animal production or other sciences 
• 3 years progressive working experience in a FMCG firm with 
• One year in a similar position 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Knowledge of Kaizen/ Lean Manufacturing/QMS and its application 
• Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office, Excel & PowerPoint 
• Training in SHE an added advantage 

Personal Traits & Qualities 

• Ability to multi task without loss of efficiency 
• Ability to plan and prioritize production activities 
• Ability to work independently and in teams

If you meet the above requirements please send your application with a cover letter to the address below on or before 17th May 2012.
 

The Group Human Resource Manager
Unga Holdings Limited
Ngano House, 5th Floor
Commercial Street
Nairobi.
 

Or email it to: careers@unga.com

Practical Action - M & E Officer, Animal Health Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come. 

We are seeking to recruit results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following positions within June 2012.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Based in Mandera

Reporting to the Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) function within the Livelihoods and Donkey Welfare Project (LIDOW) and ensuring compliance with Practical Action’s internal and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• With guidance from the Budget Holder and Area Coordinator, manage the monitoring, evaluation and learning functions of the project.
• Work with project team in designing and implementing plans for monitoring performance, achievements and impacts of project.
• Manage the M&E data base, carry out regular analysis of M&E data and produce timely reports on project performance for internal review.
• Advice, guide and train project team on the principles and practice of monitoring, evaluation and project learning.
• Ensure that findings and recommendations from evaluations are shared with all the key stakeholders, including the donor and beneficiaries.
• Organize and participate in regular project and programme reviews.
• Assist programme teams in developing concept notes and proposals with special emphasis on M&E aspects.
• Participate in working groups, conferences, consultations with other agencies on M&E issues.
• In liaison with the Grants Officer, ensure compliance with internal procedures and contractual obligations paying special attention to start up and closure procedures as well as donor requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and quality assurance review of reports and proposals.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Area Coordinator and Team Leader.

Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor`s degree in development or any other relevant field.
• Diploma in Animal health and/or project management (desirable)
• At least 3 years’ experience in development work and evidence of M&E

Other Competencies

• Strong analytical and statistical skills; and ability to produce high quality reports.
• Proven experience in results oriented monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Experience in planning, organizing and conducting project evaluations
• Computer literacy with special emphasis on statistical packages, spreadsheets and database management
• Ability to work independently with high degree of responsibility and with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and writing skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Animal Health Assistants 

(3 positions) – Based in Mandera

Reporting to the Project Officer (Animal Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for the frontline implementation of Livelihoods and Donkey Welfare Project in Mandera. 

Specific duties will include effective mobilization of communities and other stakeholders at the grassroots level as well as providing animal health services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake community mobilisation and frontline extension work for livestock producers
• Participate in needs assessments and other surveys within the cluster area
• Participate in routine monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Contribute to the development and review of relevant project documents for information sharing
• Collect data on a regular basis to document lessons learnt within project
• Champion the development of strong community participation and ownership of the projects
• Play lead role in managing relationships with grassroots communities and other stakeholders
• Prepare accurate and timely project reports
• Prepare and implement work plans/activity logs to time and budget
• Actively participate in the identification and timely reporting (early warning) of significant livestock challenges

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma in Animal Health/Vet Medicine, Animal Production or range Management.

Other Competencies

• Good Knowledge and understanding of pastoralist production systems and general pastoral issues in Kenya
• Ability to think strategically and operate under pressure
• Proven writing and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel, live and work in remote ASAL areas

Desirable

• Experience in project implementation (design and use of work-plans, activity-based planning, basic knowledge of operating budgets, etc.)
• Computer literate, in particular knowledgeable in word processing and spread sheets
• Experience of working in an international NGO

Applications together with a CV and names of three professional referees should be submitted by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke not later than 23rd May 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chemonics International - Chief of Party, Value Chain Expert, Livestock Specialist and Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Kenya

 Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID. 

This five-year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities. 

Specific areas of expertise include: improved livestock productivity, animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, pastoral livestock systems, animal nutrition/health, and breeding.

Chief of Party

• Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager, working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, including pastoral areas.
• Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOP

• Minimum 10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.
• Demonstrated success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains approach.
• Strong background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.

Livestock Specialist

• Minimum 10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and processing.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn of Africa.

Chief Financial Officer

• Minimum 10 years financial management/administration experience for international projects.
• Minimum 3 years experience in management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and donor reporting requirements.

All candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years relevant experience and English fluency. Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral areas, preferred.

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit@gmail.com by May 25, 2012. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please. 

Finalists will be contacted.

Mercy Corps - Deputy Chief of Party (Pastoral Marketing and Livelihoods Advisor) Job in Garissa, Kenya

Position Title: Deputy Chief of Party - Pastoral Marketing and Livelihoods Advisor
 

Primary Location: Garissa, Kenya
 

Position Status: Full time; field-based
 

Current Employee: N/A
 

This position is contingent on funding.

Program / Department Summary:
 

Mercy Corps has been operational in Kenya since 2008, initially in response to the Post Election Violence in Rift Valley, and then expanding to a national program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative. 

In July 2011, Mercy Corps began operations in Northeastern Province through integrated humanitarian response in Wajir County, which currently focuses on supporting increased resilience through strengthening the livestock value chain, supporting diversified livelihood options and improving access to pasture and water resources.

The REGAL-IR program will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative through improving resilience to drought and other shocks. 

The objectives of the program include: strengthened and diversified livelihood options, increased inclusiveness of value chains, improved nutrition, improved capacity to peacefully manage conflicts, community-based natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction.

General Position Summary:
 

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed 5-year $49 million program to support increased resiliency and economic growth in Kenya’s Northern and Arid Lands. 

The DCOP will assist the COP in projects oversight, technical, administrative, operational and logistical management of the project. 

In absence of the COP; the DCOP will undertake some of the CoP responsibilities. S/he, with the assistance of other personnel will provide technical assistance in Objectives 1 & 2: strengthened & diversified livelihood options, and advancing value chain inclusiveness. 

The DCOP will also have direct oversight of program operations and M&E functions. 

Essential Job Functions:

Program Management

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to the livelihood diversification; and pastoral livestock and marketing components of the REGAL program including workplan development, market analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.

Team Management

• In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.  

Organizational Learning 
 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Direct supervision of: Livelihoods and value chain component technical teams, program operations staff.

Reports Directly To: Chief of Party

Works Directly With: Component leads in disaster risk reduction, NRM, conflict mitigation, and nutrition.

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S  in international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, or related field of study
• 5-10 years of overseas experience including five years in a senior management position
• Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues
• Experience in value chain development, facilitation and agribusiness is added advantage
• 5+ years’ experience in Kenya or the Horn of Africa preferred
• Knowledge of Somali and Kiswahili preferred

Success Factors:
 

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills. 

S/he will be able to establish good inter-personal relationships and network, and have already established relationships with and/or substantive knowledge of key players in the drylands of Kenya.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
 

This position will be based in Garissa, which is an unaccompanied post, eligible for hardship and R&R benefits.

Garissa is located in the North Eastern province of Kenya, and has a population of approximately 70,000.  It lies along the Tana River, and has a very warm climate.  

Most of the town’s inhabitants are ethic Somalis and pastoralists.  Travel from Nairobi to Garissa takes approximately five hours by car.  

There are many international agencies with a presence in Garissa.  Mercy Corps staff members will live in group housing and have access to basic services. Cell phone coverage is adequate.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. 

Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Please apply immediately. 

For detail and application, go to www.mercycorps.org/jobs.

Kennel Vet Technician Job in Naivasha, Kenya

Kennel Vet Technician


Job Category: Professional Services


Duration: Fulltime


Reports to: Kennel Manager


Position Purpose:


To provide assistance in oversight and management of the day-to-day care and maintenance of 100+ working service dogs at a Naivasha-based kennel.


Key Responsibilities and Tasks:


    Oversight and management in caring for K-9 dogs (water, feeding, grooming)
    Coordinate/manage health and well-being of K-9s (whelping, veterinary visit, inoculations, deworming, tick and flea control, weight assessment)
    Manage medical/medicine inventories and equipment.
    Maintain diaries and records.
    Teach basic dog care clinics.
    Performs other duties as required.


Skills & Knowledge:


    demonstrated interest and ability in caring and working with dogs
    excellent interpersonal skills
    ability to understand and speak basic English, follow instructions, an d work cooperatively and effectively with others.
    interest and ability in working with K-9 dogs
    Experience:5years of veterinary clinic experience


Education:


    University or relevant courses.
    Form 4 graduate, with science courses and experience.
    Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.


Deadline: 9th of April 2012


Salary Scale: 20,000/- to 40,000/-


But negotiable depending on experience. Please apply stating your current salary


Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:Summit Recruitment & Training Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.


Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate on email which position you are interested in

Kennel Vet Technician Job in Naivasha Kenya

Kennel Vet Technician

Location:Naivasha, Kenya

Job Category: Professional Services

Duration: Fulltime

Reports to: Kennel Manager

Position Purpose:

To provide assistance in oversight and management of the day-to-day care and maintenance of 100+ working service dogs at a Naivasha-based kennel.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Oversight and management in caring for K-9 dogs (water, feeding, grooming)
• Coordinate/manage health and well-being of K-9s (whelping, veterinary visit, inoculations, deworming, tick and flea control, weight assessment)
• Manage medical/medicine inventories and equipment.
• Maintain diaries and records.
• Teach basic dog care clinics.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• demonstrated interest and ability in caring and working with dogs
• excellent interpersonal skills
• ability to understand and speak basic English, follow instructions, and work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• interest and ability in working with K-9 dogs

Experience:5 years of veterinary clinic experience

Education:

• University or relevant courses.
• Form 4 graduate, with science courses and experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Salary Scale: 20,000/- to 40,000/-

But negotiable depending on experience

please apply stating your current salary

Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training Rhino House,
Karen Road, Karen.

Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 1st of March 2012

FH Kenya - Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager Job in Marsabit, Kenya

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian development and relief agency seeks to recruit for the following position:

Job Title: Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager

Reporting to: Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium Director.

Location: Marsabit.

Closing Date: 27th January 2012

Job Summary:

The Livestock /NRM Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership, direction, supervision and implementation of the program within the parameters set by FH and donor contracts.

Key Result # 1

• Lead and provide strategic direction.
• Design and formulate the general framework and strategy of the Livestock/NRM program and provide leadership in the implementation of Livestock/NRM Program operations in line with FHK and donor requirements.
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly and annual activity plans for the successful implementation of Livestock and NRM programming, including baseline surveys, extension work, training and documentation of data as outlined in various grants.
• Will also be expected to take part in proposal writing.

Key Result # 2

• Coordination/collaboration. Serve as the primary technical advisor in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of both livestock and NRM programs; coordinate with the other program managers to ensure optimal coordination of the various program components to the achievement of program goals.
• Meet with all relevant community, government, NGOs and church leaders within the great target area to educate and inform them on various grant objectives to enhance “ownership” for the purposes of achieving the program goals and objectives in the region.
• Represent FH Kenya in all relevant forums.

Key Result # 3

• Monitoring and Evaluation. In liaison with the M&E Manager, ensure that M&E systems are in place for livestock and NRM activities and that all staff achieve program goals and objectives.
• Conduct periodical M&E activities to determine program progress.

Key Result # 4

• Provide staff and financial management.
• Manage the program effectively by supporting staff through objective setting and mentoring, completing performance appraisals and promoting high morale and teamwork.
• Oversee budgeting processes and closely monitor program expenditures.

Qualifications

• A strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.
• Must be a holder of a BSc – Agriculture or Livestock Production & Range Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution. (A masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage).
• Practical experience in project cycle management.
• Over 5 years experience in a similar or comparable position (NGO experience will be an added advantage).
• Should have good knowledge of local community development issues - particularly poverty and pastoral livelihoods.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Should have the ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org by 5pm on 27th January, 2012

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Lab & Allied Veterinary Managers

Lab & Allied Ltd is a fast expanding Pharmaceuticals Company located on Mombasa road, we are interested in Recruiting Veterinary Managers

Requirements: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelors degree in Veterinary medicine
• An MBA from a good School would be added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience working as a sales manager in a pharmaceutical organization at a senior management level.
• Proven strong planning, organizational and management skills.
• Computer literate
• Ability to act independently with minimum supervision
• Must prove previous track record of product and campaign launches.
• Must be target oriented
• Must have ability to develop and monitor sales teams throughout the different regions and the whole country

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kindly send your C.V. to nitya@laballied.com

Evidential supporting documents for successful implementation of campaigns/product launches and increases in sales is an added advantage

TechnoServe - Business Advisors, Technical Experts, Communications Officer and Program Assistant

General Information

TechnoServe (TNS) is a nonprofit international development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries.

TechnoServe is currently starting off a Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development program that will be implemented in Western Kenya and Nyanza.

This program aims to sustainably improve the livelihoods of 10,000 smallholder poultry producers of indigenous chickens, and in doing so help 50,450 individuals improve their livelihood.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates (who share a passion with the mission of TechnoServe) to fill the following positions:-

Senior Business Advisor

Provide management of Poultry Producers Farmer Groups (PPBG) activities for the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE) project.

The Senior Business Advisor will work closely with Business Advisors, PPBGs, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, as well as respective management team.

S/he will be responsible for project planning and oversight, quality implementation, supervision of Business Advisors, and monitoring and evaluation of project effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management or a related field is required;
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills;
• Minimum of five years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, or entrepreneurship in Kenya is required;
• Experience working with farmer group programs preferred;

Business Advisor

Provide business management support to Poultry Producer Business Groups (PPBGs) development activities for the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE).

The Business Advisor will work closely with PPBGs, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, farmer cooperatives, entrepreneurship and/or financial analysis relating to agricultural sector is required;
• Experience working with farmer group programs preferred;

Technical Expert – Gender

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of gender strategies and initiatives within Poultry Producer Business Groups (PPBGs) development activities for the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE).

The Gender Business Advisor will work closely with PPBGs, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Community Development, Entrepreneurship or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, farmer cooperatives, entrepreneurship and/or financial analysis relating to agricultural sector is required;
• Experience working with farmer group programs preferred;

Technical Expert – Poultry Infrastructure

The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to meet the objectives of SPADE’s (Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program).

Provide leadership and guidance on establishment of best practices in poultry infrastructure within the project.

The Poultry Infrastructure Advisor will work closely with Poultry Producers Business Groups, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction management or similar.
• At least 3 years in the management of engineering based or engineering related operations.
• Experience working in developmental projects or farmer group programs preferred;

Technical Expert – Monitoring and Evaluation

Provide management of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) components of the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE) program.

The M&E Officer will work closely with the Business Advisors, Senior Business Advisors and the management.

S/he will be responsible for enabling evidence-based decision-making processes by project leadership, maintenance of SPADE M&E systems, and effective implementation of SPADE M&E activities.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Qualifications in business, economics, statistics or international development-related studies required;
• At least 3 years of experience with M&E methods and approaches, including designing, planning, and implementing M&E systems, analyzing and reporting using a logical framework and other strategic planning approaches;
• Proven ability to work with various M&E methods and approaches;
• Ability to identify and measure social indicators is critical;
• Excellent information analysis and report writing.

Technical Expert – Marketing and Sales

The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing Marketing and Sales strategies to meet the objectives of SPADE’s (Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program).

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of the Marketing and Sales strategies and initiatives within the project.

The Marketing and Sales Advisor will work closely with Poultry Producers Business Groups local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree qualifications in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or business-related studies required;
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, or entrepreneurship in Kenya is required;
• Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing and sales strategies required;
• Experience working with farmer group programs preferred;

Technical Expert – Group Governance and Training

The job holder will be responsible for providing governance expertise and support SPADE’s (Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program) developmental activities.

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of Governance and Training strategies and initiatives within the project.

The Governance & Training Advisor will work closely with Poultry Producers Business Groups (PPBGs), local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals. .

Minimum Requirements;-

• Degree qualifications in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance Economic or other business-related studies required;
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience in the development sector, or entrepreneurship in Kenya is required;
• Experience working with farmer group programs is an added advantage;

Technical Expert – Micro-Finance

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of microfinance strategies and initiatives within Poultry Producer Business Groups (PPBGs) development activities for the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE).

The Micro-Finance Business Advisor will work closely with PPBGs, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Community Development, Entrepreneurship or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, farmer cooperatives, microfinance and micro enterprise, entrepreneurship and/or financial analysis relating to agricultural sector is required;

Technical Expert – Veterinary Medicine

The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing Veterinary related strategies to meet the objectives of SPADE’s (Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program).

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of poultry best practices with the project.

The Veterinary Advisor will work closely with Poultry Producers Business Groups (PPBGs),
local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Degree in veterinary medicine, animal health science or equivalent;
• At least 3 years experience in field veterinary;
• Must be registered with Veterinary Practitioners Board;
• Experience working with farmer group programs preferred;

Information and Communications Officer

The job holder will use innovative methods and new communication technologies to deliver a multimedia strategy that communicates SPADE’s (Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program) work and gives beneficiaries a voice.

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of communication strategies and initiatives within the project.

The Information and Communication Advisor will work closely with Poultry Producers Business Groups (PPBGs), local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management.

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, communications or related subject area.
• At least three years experience in writing, editing, design, web work database management, web content management, blogging and new media tools.
• Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in the area of agricultural/entrepreneurial research for development is an added advantage.
• Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries.
• Ability to present and package information into various formats to suit specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography and photo editing.

Program Assistant

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Smallholder Poultry Agribusiness Development Program (SPADE) project to facilitate efficient delivery of services.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
• Degree in Social Sciences or Business-related discipline;
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience;
• Experience in data input and analysis, report writing, and communications;
• Experience with program assistance and project accounts
• Computer literacy with experience in computer filing, office packages and Outlook management.
• Punctual, attention to detail, logical thinking.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, effective communicator.

Standard Key Competencies (Applicable to all positions above)

• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
• Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports;
• Proven ability and experience working with and managing teams;
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili;
• Western and or Nyanza work experience with communities is an added advantage.

To Apply:

Please submit your application (by email only) to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com with the position title placed in the subject line.

Please include

(1) cover letter describing your interest,

(2) curriculum vitae,

(3) salary history, and

(4) telephone contacts of three referees (former supervisors).

Please include all requirements in one document.

Applications will be treated confidentially.

Deadline for applications is 16th January 2012.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Website: www.tns.org