Fortune Sacco Personal Assistant to the CEO Job in Kerugoya Kenya

We are a large licensed deposit taking rural Sacco serving members from diverse background ranging from farmers, employees in both formal and informal sectors, small and micro entrepreneurs, institutions e.t.c. 

Currently we have a membership of over 60,000 served across our ten branches. We exist to facilitate the mobilization of savings and provision of cost effective financial and non - financial services to our members and customers. 

Our vision as a community Sacco is to have an empowered and equitable community with improved living standards.  We are seeking to recruit into the following key vacancy:
 

Personal Assistant
 

We are hiring this person to provide administrative support to the C.E.O.
 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining the diary of the C.E.O.
• Managing the Sacco correspondence and mail, both electronic and hardcopy.
• Handling all enquiries and resolving members/ visitors queries.
• Receiving guests and directing clients to appropriate offices.
• Managing the head office to ensure it is well organized.
• Planning and preparation for meetings, taking minutes and keeping of notes.
• Receiving, directing and relaying telephone, email and fax messages.
• Managing and maintaining the general filing system.
• Providing secretarial support to the C.E.O and heads of departments.
• Managing office stationery and supplies.
• Supervise support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree preferably in a business related field.
• Computer literate, more so Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a busy office environment.
• Should be between the ages of 26 -35 years old.

Interested candidates to send handwritten applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (DO NOT SEND COPIES OF CERTIFICATES & TESTIMONIALS AS THESE ARE NOT NEEDED AT THIS STAGE) to the undersigned not later than Friday 9th August 2013.

The Human Resource Manager,
Fortune Sacco,
P.O. Box 559-10300
Kerugoya

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World Vision Sudan Program Development Manager Job in Kenya

World Vision

Program Development Manager, Sudan

Based in Kenya
 

This is your opportunity to use your field and donor country experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
 

You can do this by joining World Vision – a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
 

The program development manager will be the primary grant writer for World Vision Sudan (WVS) and will liaise with the country office in Sudan, support offices and key donors to develop resources towards the funding of the child well-being programs in Sudan. 

The position will also coordinate the preparation and submission of reports to all key donors and support offices.
 

We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. 

We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. 

We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with the Program Development and Quality Assurance Director and sector managers / specialists, research, design and develop concept papers and proposals to fund programs in Sudan.
• Co-ordinate with in-country colleagues to ensure the production and submission of high quality reports to donors and support offices.
• In collaboration with Sector Specialists and Sector Managers ensure, UN/NGO partners, bilateral, multilaterals and Support Offices are kept abreast of WVS current and future programming.
• Innovative programming shared with new donors to broaden donor base for both emergency and rehabilitative programming.
• Grant tracking tool maintained and updated.

Required Skills Include:

• Master’s degree in relevant field (International Development/International Relations).
• Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training.
• 5-7 years of field and donor country experience.
• Demonstrated writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in engaging with donors, colleagues and partner NGOs.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfill this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of thousands of vulnerable children in Sudan, we’d love to hear from you.
 

To learn more about this position, visit www.wvi.org/careers-employment, select “World Vision International Jobs” and navigate to Kenya. 

Apply online by submitting your CV by the closing date 18 Aug 2013. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Insurance Brokerage Company Operations Manager and Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

TIPS Management Services Limited

Operations Manager
 

Responsible to: The Managing Director

Our client is one of the leading Insurance Brokerage company would like to recruit an Operations Manager and a Sales Marketing executive to join an expanding team of professionals in the Insurance industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company has adequate financial resources to meet its mandate.
• Establish operational priorities and the allocation of resources in accordance with the company’s mandate, mission, vision and business plans.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relations with sector representatives.
• Develop and recommend to the CEO annual business plans and budgets that support the Company’s long-term strategy.
• Ensure that personnel and systems are in place so that the day-to-day business affairs of the Company are appropriately managed and documented
• Consistently strive to achieve the Company’s strategic, financial and operating goals and objectives
• Ensure that the Company achieves and maintains a satisfactory competitive position within its industry and a high standard for its products and services;
• Ensure delivery of exceptional customer experience by building business relationships
• Provide contribution and support to strategic direction of the business.
• Support Managing Director in acquisition of new business.
• Develop strong and fruitful relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Ensuring lean, but, adequate staffing levels, accounting for annual leave and staff rotas.
• Discussing and assessing clients’ current and future insurance needs
• Developing markets, new business and preparing timely reports
• Prepare work pans, review, delegate and supervise staff performance

Requirements:
 

University degree from a recognized university in relevant field. 

At least more than five years experience as an operations/underwriting manager, excellent sills in communication, negotiation, customer service, interpretation and producing reports, coach and train, understanding of insurance, time management, leadership and motivation, attitude and ability to accept
ownership of tasks, and effective decision maker.

Marketing Executives
 

A highly skilled opportunity for a passionate Marketing Executive to assist in Business Acquisition for the organisation business.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager to enhance a strong successful team
 

Key Roles

• Responding to tenders by sending out quotation requests, analyzing quotations, compiling and analyzing to ensure all technical requirements are met and tender documents submitted timely.
• Setting up of meetings to follow up on new business opportunities
• Expand the existing market and open new markets
• Developing marketing and training materials/literature
• Establishing good working relations with various underwriters for mutual benefits
• Providing regular marketing intelligence reports for timely business response
• Prepare marketing budgets and new product development
• Develop a marketing and business Development plan, weekly, monthly and annual.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly marketing reports

Requirements

• University degree from a recognized university in the relevant field with more than three years of experience. 
• Professional qualification in customer service will be an added advantage. 
• Potential candidates in this area will need to show evidence of: Communication and interpersonal skills, analytical skills, ability to use initiative and work under pressure, creative, drive, flexibility, numeracy and teamwork, influential and negotiation skills, oral and written skills and be IT literate.

Should you be interested in applying for the positions please send us your up to date and detailed CV, with summary of your academic, experience skills, availability and telephone numbers, email address and name of 3 referees including sectors worked. 

Director TIPS Management Services Limited 

P.O Box 78049-00507 Nairobi 

or email at tipsmanagement@gmail.com 

before 7th Augusts 2013

indicating the position to which you are applying above. 

We are willing to pay premiums for talented individuals with drive and flair to succeed as Operations Manager and Marketing Executives

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Amity Software ERP Sales Jobs in Kenya

ERP Sales Positions
 

Amity Software is a Software and Services company operating in Kenya for the last 14 years. 

We are headquartered in Sacramento, USA and have our Software and Solutions Development Center in New Delhi, India. Amity is a S.A.P. VaR in the Africa region. 

Additionally we provide Software, Smart Card, mobility, Industry verticals and bespoke solutions and are system integrators.
 

If you have successful experience in selling industry standard ERP and extended Solutions in the African region and are keen to take on a challenging assignment to take your career to the next level, write to us.
 

Join us to be a part of 250-member global team, based in Kenya!!
 

E.R.P. Sales Professionals 

Job Ref: SAL/SAP/2013/12
 

Segment: ERP & Extended Solutions - Government and Large Corporates
 

Positions Exist at Senior as well as Junior Levels
 

The ideal candidate at the senior level should be a self-motivated extrovert with sufficient industry knowledge and industry level contacts and sources to individually take up the responsibility of Lead Generation to build up a Business Pipeline and meet his challenging targets that would be assigned to him.

He should be able to interact on a one-to-one basis with prospects while preparing and presenting to them Solutions in the ERP sphere to help them in their Businesses / Operations and follow it up with
independently formulated Bids where Tenders are proposed to successfully win additional business.

Managing Existing and Future Customers, intelligent reports on market conditions and opportunities and guiding company policy formulation will be required.

The candidate at the junior level should be able to assist his senior and work as a team to achieve the above expectations and results

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• A Computer Science or Engineering, or Science Graduate
• Masters in Business Administration is preferred
• 5-7 years experience of selling ERP software products is essential
• Past experience in selling S.A.P. A1 product will be ideal
• Experience of selling to large corporates and Government companies and departments
• Adept in preparing & presenting PPT presentations
• Agreeable to frequent travel within East Africa and / or Africa region
• Capability to prepare & manage comprehensive bids against tenders.

Email your resume to kxv@aksamity.com with job reference in the subject line.

Amity Software Inc

3rd Floor, Sant Center,
Westlands, Nairobi
 

56 Megacity
Kisumu
 

Website: www.aksamity.com

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BroadReach Program Finance Manager Job Vacancy - APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

BroadReach Program under APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Finance Manager

Location: – Nyanza / Western Province and Nairobi Kenya
 

Position summary and introduction
 

APHIAplus Western is a PATH-led USAID - funded integrated health programme in Western Kenya with its main office in Kisumu. Within the consortium, BroadReach Healthcare has been charged with the responsibility of coordinating, tracking and implementing private sector engagement.
 

BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus Western, is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. 

The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. 

The company has particular expertise in the management and scale up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa.
 

BRHC is looking for a Finance Manager to administer the finance and administration tasks of BRHC Field Office by providing program, accounting and administrative support and, in addition, implement administrative procedures to ensure cost effective and timely handling of program activities. 

This position reports to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support during project start-up and close-out with regard to setting up the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, etc.
• Ensure adherence to USAID financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Train technical and administrative staff in finance and accounting policies and procedures, including donor cost principles and regulations
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project
• Responsible for assistance with recruitment, hiring, and management of finance and administrative staff
• Responsible for the day to day management of the program activities in the field

Specific Duties

• Maintain and oversee expenses and invoicing, budgeting, program advances, bank reconciliations and field office monthly financial returns, payroll, tax submissions, administration of staff benefits
• Implement administrative procedures to ensure cost effective and timely handling of program issues such as maintenance of staff leave records, ensuring that office is opened and closed as defined in the BRHC working hours and maintained in clean condition with all furniture, fittings and equipment in working order and property captured in inventory
• Ensure field office is provided with the program and administrative support required for its operation
• Ensure that the program complies with all donor and partner regulatory requirements
• Responsible for coordinating procurement of program supplies and equipment in accordance with BRHC policies and procedures including VAT and tax exemptions
• Assist program staff in their work, including:

1. Communicating with partners, Ministry of Health, health institutions, and others
2. Organizing and assisting in selected program activities
3. Providing technical assistance and overseeing all project MIS activities including overseeing data collection and monthly, quarterly and annual report drafting

Qualification, Skills and Competencies

• Advanced degree in Finance, Administration, Accounting and CPA(K)
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in donor funded agencies
• High level of computer literacy including extensive experience with MS Office suite of programs (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), experience with USAID payroll and expenses programs desired
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
• Knowledge and experience of USAID rules and regulations is an added advantage

How to apply: (PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS.)
 

To create an on-line profile and submit your application to BRHC, please go to www.brhc.com - Enter “Global Health” and select the “Careers” Tab. (Highly Recommended) not later than 9th August 2013.
 

To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail: Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com. (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.)
 

BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Manpower Services Assistant Research Manager Job in Kenya

Manpower Services

Assistant Research Manager

Reports to: Head of Research Division

Job Ref: MN 5841
 

Job Profile
 

Day - to - day client management with specific accounts through telephone, written and face-to-face methods.
 

Marketing and innovating new research products / brands.
 

Designing research questionnaires and moderator guides.
 

Moderation of focus group discussions.
 

Working with Project Coordinators to oversee the fieldwork initiative.
 

Person Profile

• University graduate with a minimum of 4 - 6 years in the research sector covering FMCG, NGOs or other sectors.
• Practical experience with a wide array of new product, brand, advertising and customer satisfaction research methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis.
• Proficient with Ms Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to develop research proposals.
• Having the ability to work with data manipulation software (i.e. SPSS/SAS, Epidata, and Microsoft Excel Macros)
• Interpreting data, report writing and making actionable recommendations.
• Ability to generate competitive project quotations and budgets for various research tasks.

Apply to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com latest 5th August 2013.

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CHF International Technical Trainings / Mentorship Facilitators and SLMTA Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

CHF International is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long - lasting positive change in low - and moderate - income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.
 

CHF International seeks candidates for the following opportunities:
 

1) Qualified, certified consultants / institutions / associations / firms to facilitate technical trainings and mentorship in various topics (see TOR for specific topics) for the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS), a unit of the Government of Kenya’s Ministry of Health. 

The training consultancy is expected to take place over the period September 2013 – July 2014. 

The level of effort will be dependent on number and type of technical training and will be determined at contracting.
 

Detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from:www.chfkenya.org/training.pdf
 

2) Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) Coordinator to support the accreditation process in KNBTS. 

The position will guide the accreditation process, coordinate appointed mentors and ensure KNBTS achieves accreditation. 

This is a full time position.
 

Detailed Job Description can be downloaded from:www.chfkenya.org/SLMTA.pdf
 

Interested applicants should email their application and accompanied attachments by close of business August 12, 2013 to CHF International/Kenya Office. 

The emails should be send to consultancy@chfkenya.org and addressed to: 

The Country Director, 

CHF International Kenya, 

P.O. Box 1661 - 00606 

Nairobi 

The subject line should be labelled – Ref: Blood Safety Technical Training Consultancy or Ref: SLMTA Coordinator, depending on the opportunity.
 

Canvassing or any form of influence will lead to disqualification.

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United States Peace Corps Medical Doctor Job in Nairobi Kenya

An International Organization Requires the Service of
 

Medical Doctor 

(1 Position)
 

The United States Peace Corps seeks a Medical Doctor to serve as a contracted (a one year contract with options to renew) Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) based in Nairobi.
 

Minimum 5 years experience as a Medical Doctor. 

The PCMO will provide health care to U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Kenya and will work under the supervision of the Peace Corps Country Director in Kenya and the Peace Corps Office of Health Services (OHS) in Washington, DC.
 

The position is Full Time (40+ hours a week) and additional On-Call duties.
 

Office space and all necessary equipment will be furnished.
 

Duties include provision of adult primary care including routine gynecological services.

Doctor will also be required to facilitate periodic training sessions in preventive health practices and perform various administrative duties.
 

Position requires excellent interpersonal communication and intercultural skills.
 

Applicant must have or be eligible for a U.S. visa.
 

Please send resume including photocopies of academic diplomas, professional licenses, passport, recent photo and salary history no later than August 23, 2013 to:

Email: pcmorecruitment@gmail.com

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Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Teaching Jobs in Kenya Public Primary and Post Primary Institutions

Teachers Service Commission

Vacancies for Teaching Posts in Public Primary and Post Primary Institutions – July 2013
 

The Teachers Service Commission is advertising:
 

1) 10,000 posts for recruitment of additional teachers (5,122 posts for primary school teachers and 4,878 posts for post primary teachers).
 

2) 1,139 posts to replace teachers who have left service through natural attrition (470 posts for primary school teachers and 669 posts for post primary teachers)
 

Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:

(i) Be Kenya citizens
 

(ii) Must be 45 years of age and below.
 

(iii) Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates.
 

(iv) Must be registered teachers as per section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012.
 

Candidates for posts in primary schools must be holders of P1 certificate and should submit their applications together with photocopies of their academic and professional certificates to Staffing Officers in Sub-Counties of their choice where vacancies exist not later than 16th August, 2013.
 

In the case of post primary institutions, interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Governors of the Institution where the vacancy has been advertised not later than 16th August, 2013 and submit a copy to the TSC County Director.
 

The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and people with disability are encouraged to apply. In all cases, preference will be given to applicants who have not been previously employed by the Teachers Service commission.
 

Caution: The Teachers Service Commission would wish to forewarn applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment. The recruitment exercise is free of charge.
 

Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station, TSC County Directors, Staffing Officers or to Teachers Service Commission Headquarters through the following hotlines between 8.00a.m. and 7.00p.m.:

• Director (Teacher Management) Tel:0572523475
• Senior Deputy Director (Teacher Management Primary) Tel:0208163466
• Senior Deputy Director (Teacher Management Post Primary) Tel: 0202641065
• Deputy Director (Teacher Management Post Primary) Tel:0572523431

or Write to the Commission through the following email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke
 

Any candidate with complaints related to the recruitment exercise should write to the TSC County Director and send a copy to the TSC headquarters immediately but not later than seven (7) days after the selection exercise. 

NB: Teachers who had already registered with the County Directors/Staffing Officers during the recent strike period should ensure that they apply for these posts in the sub-counties they registered in.
 

For detailed information on the sub-counties and institutions where the vacancies are available, applicants are advised to:-
 

a) Visit the TSC website www.tsc.go.ke
 

b) Visit the TSC County offices of their choice
 

Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive

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Narok County Government Consultancy Services: County Integrated Development Plan 2013 - 2017

Narok County Government
 

Office of the Governor

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services
 

Background
 

The Constitution of Kenya, 2012 requires that all Counties must prepare County Integrated Development Plans (CIDP) in order to co-ordinate the work of the national and devolved governments together with other development partners in a coherent plan. 

The Narok County Government would like to develop and comprehensive CIDP targeting at improving the quality of life for the people of Narok County.
 

For this purpose, the County Government wishes to partner with competent and qualified consulting firms to assist in the development of the CIDP for the period 2013 – 2017.
 

Tender Number 005/2013

County Integrated Development Plan 2013 - 2017
 

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a CIDP that will act as the Master Plan for Narok County for the next 5 years and will enable allocation of the resources within the county to priority projects and programmes. 

This will provide the overall framework for social and economic develop in the county.

The specific objectives are to:

• Use a participatory approach to ensure that the planning process is participatory, strategic and implementation orientation and is aligned with and key stakeholder groups including civil society, the private sector and donors to ensure requisite ownership of the plan;
• Ensure participation of all stakeholders during the development of plan and ensure that all relevant stakeholders are appropriately involved;
• Ensure that the plan provides an assessment of any strategic, environmental, political, organizational, operational or financial risks or technological changes that could affect implementation success;
• Technically assist to respond to comments on the Draft Strategic Plan from the public, horizontal alignment and other spheres of government to the satisfaction of the County Government.

Interested bidders must provide the following statutory documents:

• VAT Certificate
• PIN Certificate
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005 and be issued with a Request for proposal document with clear terms of reference.

Completed expression of interest documents marked “Original” and copy to be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked on top, “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013 - 2017” and addressed to: 

The Interim County Secretary,
P.O. Box 898-20500
Narok
 

Proposals must be submitted by 10.00am on 7th August, 2013 and bidders or their representatives may attend the opening at the Board Room located at Narok County Government Headquarters.

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Nyamira County Education Board Chairman Job in Kenya

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
 

Office of the County Director of Education – Nyamira County
 

Vacancy
 

County Education Board Chairman

The Selection Panel for County Education Board wishes to recruit a competent and qualified candidate for the position of the County Education Board Chairman as provided under Sections 17(1) & 2, 18 (1) & (2) and 20(1) and the Second Schedule of the Basic Education Act 2013.
 

Requirements for the post

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• A Masters degree is an added advantage.
• Be an eminent educationist of at least 5 years standing based in the County
• Be conversant with education trends and reforms in Kenya and the world at large.
• Have working experience at Managerial level
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya (2010) and Kenya Devolution Laws
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to improvement of education in the County.
• Satisfy Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).
• Resident of Nyamira County

How to apply
 

All applicants should submit their applications to:
 

The Secretary
Selection Panel County Education Board,
Nyamira County
P.O. Box 745
Nyamira.
 

Application should be accompanied by:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. Copy of National Identification Card
3. Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
4. Clearance from Criminal Investigation Directorate (National Police Service).
5. Clearance from HELB.

Application may also be delivered to the County Director of Education’s Office Nyamira or emailed to marysangoro@yahoo.com 

All applications should reach the addressee on or before 1st August, 2013 by 5 p.m.
 

Sangoro M.B
Secretary Selection Panel/County Director of Education
Nyamira County

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Dairy Production Supervisor Job in Accra, Ghana (USD 1,000)

Dairy Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Accra, Ghana

Remuneration: 1000 USD

Job Description:

1. Feed Production Management

Assist to plan and allocate feed using feed budgeting techniques to achieve production targets

Assist to source required supplements and grazing to achieve production targets

Assist to develop and implement an annual nutrient management plan, with the fertiliser supplier

Assist to develop and implement cropping and regrassing programme

Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.

2. Milking

• Ensure effective management of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.

3. Effluent

• Operate and maintain the effluent system on the farm to all council compliance requirements
• Maintain all appropriate effluent management records
• Know what to do when things go wrong.

4. Animals

• Assist to develop, review and implement animal health programme to maintain good health
• Assist to manage calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd
• Ensure all herd records are maintained
• Adhere to all relevant animal welfare codes.

5. Business

• Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to help develop the 5 year Business Plan and annual budget
• Monitor seasonal expenditure in line with the budgeted cash flow
• Liaise with key rural professionals e.g. vet, fertilizer rep, stock agents and contractors to ensure smooth operation of the farm
• Assist to ensure company products are presented for sale in line with company policy regarding, quality, quantity and timeliness of delivery and are marketed in accordance with the company marketing policies
• Assist to develop, review and manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure
• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.

6. Environment

• Assist to manage the farm within consent conditions
• Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines
• Assist to ensure any development work is undertaken with appropriate consents

7. People

• Assist to supervise day-to-day activity, organise rosters and schedule tasks/activities that need to be undertaken
• Provide coaching to staff to enable them to competently carry out tasks required of them on farm
• Assist to ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures adhered to
• Assist to ensure health and safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
• Assist to ensure new staff are inducted and aware of company policies and are given role clarity

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology or its equivalent and have at least Two years relevant experience.
• be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic, able to work with minimum supervision and will possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask under pressure.
• have excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant and outgoing personality
• be self-motivated and team orientated and work to a high level of integrity and accountability, with keen attention to details.
• have good communication, interpersonal and reporting skills.
• be Computer literate with hands on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite specially MS Word and MS Excel.
• Fluency in both oral and written English

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Dairy Farm Manager Job in Accra, Ghana (USD 2,000)

Dairy Farm Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Accra,Ghana

Remuneration: 2000 USD(Gross)

Job Description:

1. Production & Management

Meet the defined production and performance targets for the farm

 

Organize (in conjunction with the FIM) all aspects of the management of the farm operation – to include seasonal, weekly and daily operations
 

Promote herd health and prevent health problems (e.g. mastitis, bloat, milk fever, grass staggers)
 

Ensure that the mating programme is implemented effectively
 

Implement the BOFP programme effectively as defined by dairy company & the farm policy manual
 

Maintain timeliness with all farm operations, thus keeping the farm running smoothly and up to date
2. Milking and Quality

• Oversee the operation of cowshed (farm dairy) to ensure grade free supply of milk
• Shed & plant hygiene

3. Pasture & Feeding Management:

• Pasture and supplementary feed allocation to ensure adequate cost-effective feeding of stock
• Complete an accurate farm walk with plate meter – understand the skills required to accurately measure herbage mass
• Be able to identify a looming feed deficit or surplus and take appropriate steps to maximise feed utilisation and profit
• Understand how to accurately time supplement use in a grazing system to increase cow days in milk and high milk solids response for every kg fed

4. Financial & Business management

• Participate in the setting of the budgets
• Operate the farm to achieve the budget Farm Working expenses
• Complete reports to the standard and timeframes required
• Awareness of financial position of the business and managing the income / expenditure accordingly.

5. Personnel Management

• Manage all employees in accordance with Farm HR policy and procedures.
• Organise, implement and monitor the staff roster
• Complete company performance review system, identify training and /or development needs and act on them, (including own development). Evaluate training once completed.

6. Asset Management

• Attend to all repairs and maintenance as per the Asset Management Plan
• Effective and efficient use of farm machinery
• Preservation of the business assets

7. Compliance

• Operate the farm to satisfy all Compliance requirements

8. Communication

• Expressing ideas, thoughts and views clearly
• Open and constructive discussions
• Ensuring active listening
• Written communication – completing all reports, paddock books, effluent records, plant machinery checklist e.t.c in readable format using understandable & clear language

9. Leadership

• Accepting accountability/responsibility
• Decision making – both own and supporting other people’s
• Effective team work, helping others complete tasks
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Resolves conflicts promptly & fairly
• Self management – setting self goals and achieving them
• Completing tasks to a standard and on time
• Building and maintaining relationships with others – including immediate team,consultants, support staff and suppliers.
• Effective delegation & achieving results through others
• Coaching staff to achieve results
• Use and application of different leadership styles
• Use and application of different leadership styles

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology or its equivalent and have at least five years relevant experience.
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic, able to work with minimum supervision and will possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant and outgoing personality
• Be self-motivated and team orientated and work to a high level of integrity and accountability, with keen attention to details.
• Have good communication, interpersonal and reporting skills.
• Be Computer literate with hands on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite specially MS Word and MS Excel.
• Fluency in both oral and written English

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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