FMCG - Production Managers, Motor Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors, Sales Supervisors and Accounts Clerks

A fast growing FMCG group of companies with branches in Nairobi and Machakos County seeks to fill the following vacancies with suitably qualified candidates.

Production Managers (Two)

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Food Science and Technology from a recognized institution.
• Over 3 years experience in a food processing or food manufacturing concern in a similar position preferably in a bakery.
• Mature and competent individual able to motivate teams.
• Age between 30 and 50 years

Motor Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors (Two)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Automotive Engineering from a recognized institution with five (5) years hands on experience in motor vehicle workshops and/or busy fleet management.
• Or M/V mechanic grade 1 (preferably from NYS) with (5) years hands-on experience in M/V workshop and/or fleet management.
• Age between 30 years and 55 years.

Sales Supervisors (Two)

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing course or its equivalent.
• Minimum (3) years experience as fast moving consumer products salesman or sales representative preferably selling bread and related products in urban and rural markets
• A qualified BCE driving license holder has an added advantage.
• Good in communication and interpersonal skills and self motivated person

Accounts Clerks (Two)

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA Part 2
• 2 years progressive working experience in a busy manufacturing setup preferably food processing concern.
• Computer literate and competent in accounting packages preferably sage.
• Age between 27 and 45 years.

Send your application letter and a current detailed CV to

HR. Manager P.O. Box 60703 - 00200, Nairobi.

so as to reach us not later than 21/01/2012

CAD - Designer

This position exists in the subsidiary of a Multinational Company which is a market leader in Kenya in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer durables.

CAD - Designer

Requirements:-

• A Bachelors of Arts - in Design (Product Design/ Creative Designs/ Fine Arts Graphic Art) or Degree in Fashion Design, Multi Media Engineering or equivalent from a reputable and recognized university.
• HND qualifications in the above and at least 3 years hands on experience will also be considered
• A creative mind and skilled with designing software especially 3D max, Auto CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, or CorelDraw.
• Excellent free hand drawing skills.
• Love for creativity and taste for fashion
• Ability to work without supervision.

The person will be exposed to both local and international training and exposure.

Interested candidates should apply enclosing copies of their certificates, testimonials, a detailed curriculum vitae, three references, current remuneration, current passport size photograph, postal, e-mail address and a daytime telephone contact to the undersigned so as to reach us not later than 20th January 2012.

Applications should be sent to:

DN/A 2004
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Catharina Foundation - Namanga Programmes Director

Catharina Foundation Namanga (CFN) is a local NGO facilitating and implementing education initiatives and community empowerment projects within Namanga Division in Kajiado County.

The Programmes Director will provide overall Leadership for CFN and ensure that the principles and objectives upon which CFN was established are effectively and efficiently achieved.

Location: Namanga - Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership in CFN’s strategic direction and specifically lead the Resource Mobilization process of CFN, manage the Human Resources, the finance portfolio and all NGO assets.
• Ensure that CFN operates under the laid down strategic principles and ethics by holding to the highest ethical standards, other laws and all regulations made there under.
• Provide Leadership in the dissemination of the CFN’s vision, mission and goals through setting up requisite systems and structures to support the strategy implementation process.
• Ensure proper leadership of the work of CFN management staff and develop work schedules in relation to duties, tasks, methods and systems which effectively and efficiently accomplish the NGO’s objectives.
• Maintain liaison with other organizations and stakeholders regarding matters of common interest and concern e.g. GoK agencies, development partners/donors, community leadership, etc
• Ensure that the general management and functioning of CFN operates efficiently and remains within the policy and budgets established by the Board and Development Partners.
• Responsible for the overall performance of CFN operations and programme activities

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Should have Masters level qualifications either in Social Sciences, Social Work and Community Development and/or related development studies
• Demonstrate proven exceptional ability in Resource Mobilization
• 5 years experience in managing operations in the development sector (NGO/FBO) or related field, preferably community development programmes in education and training.
• Demonstrable network of contacts and leadership qualities including building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity; and be a strategic thinker with excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Have strong management and organizational skills, including comfort in delegating authority and responsibility
• Demonstrate excellent people management skills in a multi-cultural environment with specific knowledge and understanding of Maasai cultural environment and language

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and current CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts to: info@leckenya.or.ke with subject “VA – CFN Programme Director” not later than January 25th 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

ACDI VOCA Chief of Party and Agriculture and Market Linkages Specialist, East Africa Job Vacancy

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.

Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $140 million.

Chief of Party and Agriculture and Market Linkages Specialist, East Africa

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party and multiple Agriculture and Market Linkages Specialists for a large, multiyear agricultural development project in Kenya that will focus specifically on staple crops.

The project’s primary focus will be to increase staple crop productivity and marketability with an emphasis on select orphan crops.

To achieve this objective, technical components could also focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness for maize and orphan-crop value chains; trade facilitation and regulatory and policy reform; and other activities that promote increased food security.

Desired areas of specialization include agronomy; producer-organization strengthening; agricultural marketing and trade; business development and financial services for the agriculture sector; storage and warehouse receipt systems; monitoring and evaluation; and communication.

Experience working with smallholder farmers to increase their technical and management skills and create sustainable market linkages is preferred.

Qualifications:

Chief of Party:

• M.S., M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant and progressive work experience in Kenya, East Africa, or other regions of Africa with a similar development context.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience, preferably on large and complex USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Agriculture and Market Linkages Specialists:

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to the above.
• University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred).
• Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs, donor agencies, Ministries of Agriculture and/or private sector actors (buyers, agribusinesses and financial institutions) along staple value chains is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Fluency in local dialects (e.g., Kiswahili) is preferred.
• Experience working in Kenya and/or East Africa is required.

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to kenyastaples@joinav.org.

No phone calls please.

Only finalists contacted.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

All applications must be received by January 31, 2012