KTDA Michimikuru - Tea Factory Artisans (Mechanical) Jobs in Kenya

Michimikuru Tea Factory Co Ltd (a KTDA - MS Ltd managed company) in Meru county is seeking to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Artisan Mechanical

2 Posts

Reporting to the Plant Technician – the successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Overseeing factory machinery maintenance and installations;
• Assisting in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment;
• Advising the Plant Technician and management on machinery breakdowns and highlighting possible corrective measures;
• Diagnosing of factory mechanical faults;
• Participating in the machinery preventive maintenance programs;
• Participating in machinery start up, change over and shut down;
• Setting machinery to meet product quality standards;
• Fabricating machinery components as and when required;
• Observing and complying with environmental, health and safety measures and regulations.

The ideal candidates should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:-

• ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ Plain;
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) or Technician III certificate in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years working experience in a busy manufacturing plant.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for these jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed C.V. copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 30th March 2012.

The Factory Unit Manager,
Michimikuru Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P.O. Box 1627,
Meru

Email: info@michimikuru.ktdateas.com

KTDA MS Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking for dynamic and highly talented professionals to join our management team in the following challenging position.

Corporate Affairs Officer

Position Scope

Reporting to Corporate Affairs Manager, the successful candidates for ensuring good relations between the company and various publics and provide timely communication on events and issues.

Key responsibilities

• Providing timely information to the media.
• Fostering a close working relationship with the media.
• Organizing press conferences and other forums for disseminating information to the public.
• Ensuring quality production of in-house journals, newsletters, online bulletins and other related publications.
• Providing content for internal and external publications.
• Managing the organizations social media platforms.
• Participating in formulation of strategies for the company corporate communication with its publics, both internally and externally.
• Establishing and improving the degree of mutual understanding between KTDA and its publics.
• Monitoring and analyzing media coverage.
• Writing speeches and reports.
• Managing and publicizing corporate events.
• Co-ordinating corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.

Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communications or other Social Sciences.
• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication and/or Public Relations
• Three (3) years experience in journalism, mass communications or public relations, preferably in a busy multi-media environment.
• Journalistic writing and editing skills, preferably for print media
• Good working knowledge of development and management of social media platforms.
• Good knowledge of photography and videography.
• Knowledge of publishing software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 30th March 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

KTDA MS Development Engineer Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking for dynamic and highly talented professionals to join our management team in the following challenging position.

Development Engineer

Position Scope

Reporting to Research and Development Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for conducting research on new and existing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing appraisal methods for conducting research.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and research on capital projects needs.
• Analyzing economic indicators to identify critical arrears of importance.
• Carrying out process improvement research.
• Drawing up research findings on company operations.
• Assisting in developing strategy on energy and alternative sources of energy.

Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Process or Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
• Five (5) years work experience in practical research projects/project management.
• Exposure to any special IT packages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 30th March 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

KTDA - Research Agronomist Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking for dynamic and highly talented professionals to join our management team in the following challenging position.

Research Agronomist

Position Scope

Reporting to Research and Development Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for conducting research on new and existing agricultural inputs, practices and products.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing appraisal methods for agriculture research.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and research on agriculture projects for tea husbandry and food fuel development.
• Conducting trials for development and adoption of new agricultural technologies in line with food safety requirements.
• Developing strategy on alternative agricultural inputs and practices.
• Innovating and developing new products.
• Ensuring environmental conservation and good agricultural practices in line with food safety requirements.

Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

• A Bachelor of Science in Agronomy or Agriculture (minimum upper 2nd class Hons.)
• Masters degree in Agronomy or Agriculture is an added advantage.
• Five (5) years research experience preferably in the tea industry.
• Exposure to any special IT packages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 30th March 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com