Agribusiness Support Centre Limited (ASCL) - Jobs for Agricultural Professionals

Agribusiness Support Centre Limited (ASCL) is dedicated to the provision of specialized support services for the Kenyan agribusiness industry.

Some of the services that we offer include:

• Agribusiness recruitment services.
• Agri- events management services.
• Agri- survey.
• Agri-travel services.
• Agri-trade services among others.

Our clients include individual farms, agro processing companies, development agencies, government agencies, banks, insurance companies and other organizations in the agribusiness industry.

We are currently recruiting professionals, managers and operators in various categories and at various levels on behalf of our clients as follows:-

• Farm managers at all sectors and levels of farming.
• Agronomists.
• Agricultural Economists.
• Agribusiness Management specialists.
• Agricultural and Irrigation Engineers.
• Specialists in Animal production and Animal health.
• Specialists in Crop Production
• Specialists in Horticulture.
• Market Analysts and Marketers.

Also required are consultants in the fields of Animal science/ husbandry, proposal writing, farm and agribusiness planning, land management, institutional development of farmer organizations, value chain analysis and agribusiness development.

Interested candidates in any of the fields should send their applications including a covering letter highlighting relevant experience and key achievements, a detailed C.V, daytime telephone contacts, valid email address and the names and telephone contacts of three referees to:-

The Chief Executive Officer
Agribusiness Support Centre Limited
Email: agribuzcentre@gmail.com
Closing date 2nd March 2012

Nyumba Link Limited - Marketing Officer Job in Kenya

Reporting to the Director, the marketing officer will be responsible for new acquisition and maintaining existing markets

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director in sales/Marketing of existing business, setting goals and targets.
• Soliciting, negotiating and acquiring new business
• Identifying and penetrating new niche markets

Experience and Qualification

• Minimum of C+ aggregate in K.C.S.E
• A degree/diploma in marketing or related field
• 3 years experience as a marketer, delivering on set targets, preferably in the real estate market
• Ability to negotiate and secure good business.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
• Clean driving license
• Aged between 24 and 35 years.

Interested candidates should forward their detailed C.V’s stating their expected remuneration to:

The Director,
P.O Box 4366-00200,
Nairobi

or email to jobs@nyumbalink.com not later than 5th March 2012

Pest Control Products Board - Internal Auditor I and Supply Chain Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The Pest Control Products Board a statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:-

Cancelled Post: Please note that the post of Internal Auditor II advertised here on this link has been cancelled and replaced with that of Internal Auditor I as shown below.

Internal Auditor I

Scale PCB 7

1 Post

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of organizational operations using professional audit standards and practices.
• Prepares reports of audit results and recommendations to management
• Ascertaining the level of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures
• Developing and implementing effective risk management and control governance framework
• Follow up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective actions after external audits

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

i) A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Management (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

ii) served satisfactorily in the grade of Auditor II or in a comparable position in public service or private sector for at least three (3) years;

iii) a pass in part III of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) or part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iv) computer literacy and a good working knowledge of accounting packages and financial systems

Supply Chain Assistant

Scale PCB 9

1 Post

The requirement for appointment for the post of Supply Chain Assistant in (i) has been amended as indicated below while the other requirements remain the same.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

(i) served as a Senior storekeeper or Supply chain assistant for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;

The other posts of Legal Officer II and Clerk of works remain as advertised on 8th February 2012.

The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to 7th March 2012.

We regret any inconveniences caused.

Applications should be submitted in enclosed plain sealed envelope to reach the undersigned on or before 7th March 2012.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Pest Control Products Board,
P.O Box 13794 -00800
Nairobi

Job Opportunities in Kenya

Are you a Kenyan citizen aged between 20 and 30 years, with no criminal record and medically fit for employment?

Do you hold a diploma or a degree from recognised institution in business administration, ICT, education, journalism/ communication, telecommunication / electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, law, human resource, finance/accounting, geo-spatial science, political science, sociology, conflict resolution, clinical/laboratory technology, or related fields?

Are you proficient in IT, research field or foreign languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, or German?

Are you ready to work without supervision in a dynamic and challenging environment?

If so, submit a handwritten application, attaching detailed CV and copies of academic qualifications and other testimonials, and giving your full names, I/D number, age, address, daytime telephone contact as well as indicating your current County and District, by Thursday 8th March, 2012 to:

DN.A/1237
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100, Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.