Farm Shop Trust Supply Chain Manager Job in Kenya

Supply Chain Manager – Farm Shop Trust

Farm Shop is a high-growth social enterprise with the mission of increasing smallholder productivity by providing farmers with high quality products, services, and information.

We are growing our franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya. Our retail shops are clean, modern, and professionally managed.

We provide all the tools that the farmers of the future need to be successful, whether that's high-quality hybrid seeds, affordable financing, soil-testing services, or cutting-edge training and information.

Each of our franchisees is an emerging leader in their community and their shop becomes the hub of everything new and innovative.

We are now looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to implement new supply chain strategy and develop continuous process improvement function for a distributed rural supply chain in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse management of multiple locations and inventory in transit.
• Overseeing the Cost of Goods purchased through effective negotiation, purchasing policies and inventory control.
• Maintaining an updated Price List and informing appropriate parties of changes in pricing.
• Creating and maintaining inventory levels within set parameters for min/max quantities, while periodically reviewing to adjust for changes in business and inventory needs.
• Responsible for accuracy of all inventory records through accurate posting of all transactions and physical cycle counting.
• Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance.
• Oversight of Shipping & Receiving.

Requirements

• 3 years successful experience in inventory management, logistics, procurement, or other supply chain functions
• Familiarity and ideally certification in project management, process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Able to demonstrate past success in achieving cost reductions, decreased cycle times, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Proven success in managing detailed, daily reporting.
• Ability to maintain and analyze financial/accounting data.
• Previous experience with Supply Chain Management Software.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and other terms.
• Organized and detail oriented, self-motivated.

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements to info@farmshop.co.ke with the subject line “Supply Chain Manager”.

The application deadline is 15th June, 2013.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

AMWIK Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Association of Media Women in Kenya: 

Finance Assistant Job Vacancy

Our Vision: 

A just society in which the media embraces and promotes equitable development, human rights and women’s rights.

Our Mission: 

AMWIK seeks to use the media to promote an informed and gender responsive society in Kenya and Africa

We wish to recruit highly competent person to fill the following position within our organization.

Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly imprest fund reports and bank reconciliation statements
• Regular review and examination of revenue collection records
• Process payment in compliance with finance policies and procedures
• Maintain and update the assets register
• Prepare payment vouchers and cheques
• Securing project assets, tagging and maintaining of assets register
• Examination and inspection of stores records to ensure accuracy
• Maintaining and updating the ledger accounts, monthly reconciliation of suppliers’ accounts
• Ensure that expenses are coded properly and that documentation is complete and presented in chronological order
• Issuing of field floats and subsequent follow-up
• Ensuring that the all statutory deductions are paid in time
• Assist the finance officer in preparing budget, management and donor reports
• Ensure that all financial documents and vouchers are filed appropriately
• Assist the finance officer in the coordination of office administration
• Ensure prompt banking of field balances and AMWIK revenues
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
• Assist the Finance Officer in facilitating external and internal audits.

Qualifications:

• CPA (At least section 3)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Competency in QuickBooks  and MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

The application letter indicating the expected salary, and a detailed CV that includes the names of three referees should be addressed to:

The Executive Director,
Association of Media Women in Kenya,
P.O BOX 10327-00100
Nairobi.
Email: info@amwik.org

To reach us not later than 15th June 2013

Specify the job title on your subject line

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Spare Parts Store Operator Job in Kenya

Spare Parts Store Operator
 

Qualification:
 

General / Good spoken and written English.
 

Able to understand and follow Manuals, work instructions and SOP”s that are related to the warehouse task’s and processes.
 

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
 

Able to meet and maintain high internal targets, set for quality and accuracy
 

Diploma in purchasing and supplies.
 

Two years of experience.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform daily task and duties set by the supervisor/Manager.   
• Maintain equipment and inventory to sustain functionality and quality.   
• Follow work instructions to avoid errors such as discrepancies or incorrect booking and labelling.   
• Perform inventory checks according to set schedule and instructions.
• Perform Good receipt and send Goods and stock placement according to set schedule and instructions. Issue invoices to customers.   
• Book Shipments and provide required shipping documentation to the designated forwarders.   
• Report any problems, deviations and potential risks that have or could cause any disturbances to customers to supervisor/ Manager.   

To apply kindly profile yourself at http://goo.gl/SwQSS by 3rd June 2013 

Pact Program Director Job in Kenya

This position is contingent upon funding.

Position Summary: Pact seeks a Program Director coordinate, manage and lead the program addressing: Improved Representation of citizen interests and oversight of targeted county government performance. 

This work will be part of an anticipated USAID governance program in Kenya.

 The program is focused on supporting the devolution process of transitioning political power and functions from the central government to the regional and local governments, including establishing and strengthening the capacity of devolved government structures, county assemblies and working with citizens and civil society to hold devolved structures accountable. 

The position requires management, coordination, planning, supervision and networking skills.

Strong candidates will have extensive experience in USAID program management, local governance strengthening and networking with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Supervision of Capacity Development Manager, Advocacy Manager, Media Coordinator, County Liaison Outreach Advisor and Monitoring and Evaluation advisor
• Coordination of team, planning
• Overall quality control of activities
• Coordinator with other Directors within the AHADI program
• Input in strategic operational planning of the overall program
• Budget planning and monitoring
• Reporting, documentation of lessons learned and knowledge management
• Representation
• Coordinate training and capacity development of organizations in-line with national policy on devolution and vision 2030
• Ensure a flow of information between teams
• Manage and oversee implementation of civil society strengthening activities and ensure that activities match work plans, are in line with budgets, and are properly documented;
• Support the establishment of robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, political science, international relations, development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of technical experience working with civil society in Kenya in a senior management position
• Experience in management of teams, budgets and reporting at a senior level
• Experience working with USAID
• Kenya experience highly desirable.

Other Qualifications:

• Considerable experience with governance and/or civil society programs, specifically related to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of devolved governance institutions and the CSOs that hold them accountable.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate with field offices and field teams
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within development project context
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
• Familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, rules and regulations highly desired
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;

How to apply:

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to kenyahr@pactworld.org. 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.