Finlays Manager and Training Officer Jobs in Naivasha Kenya

Production Manager & Training Officer - Dudutech
 

Dudutech, a division of Finlays Horticulture, is a market leader in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), producing, supplying and offering training and technical support for an extensive range of its own biological control agents to the Agricultural Sector. 

Global opportunities and growth of sustainable and environmentally sound agricultural practices have in turn presented both local and international opportunities for the company. 

As a result we are looking for exceptionally qualified candidates to fill the positions of Production Manager – Entomophatogenic Nematodes (EPNs) and Training Officer. 

Both positions are located at the Dudutech operations based in our Naivasha Region.

Production Manager - EPNS
 

The successful candidate will manage the production of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and will be responsible for:

• ensuring that all production batches are in line with quality control and assurance standards;
• maintenance of stock cultures to ensure persistent virulence;
• delivering to agreed budgets and targets;
• maintaining processing records and ensuring entries are as per required standards; and
• assisting in the training of staff on EPN processing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Biological sciences;
• Previous experience in mass production and formulation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Forward thinking and not afraid of challenges;
• Good organising and planning skills;
• Scientific report writing skills;
• Proactive and able to work with little supervision and under constant pressure.

Training Officer
 

The Training Officer will be responsible for:

• training design, content development and delivery in line with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP);
• reviewing and updating of training reference materials to meet clients’ needs;
• providing support to write advisory brochures, manuals, technical notes and other technical documents related to Company activities;
• devising assessment tools for all competency based trainings;
• ensuring effective communication and coordination of training events with the clients;
• initiating and maintaining good working relations with clients and various stakeholders in the training and development sector to foster strong relationships and productive collaboration;
• devising new ways of learning such as e-learning etc;
• collecting, collating and maintaining a database on Training Programs; and
• advocacy of training and other Dudutech’s activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate in agricultural related field with a master of science degree being an added advantage;
• Well versed with IPM/ICM principles as well as horticultural industry codes pertaining to GAP;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Good spoken and written Kiswahili and English languages;
• Proficient in the use of a computer including knowledge of common packages.

How to Apply
 

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above roles, please send your CV with a covering letter to the 

Human Resources Director, 

P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400. 

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 18 May 2012. 

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 June 2012 should consider their applications unsuccessful.