Secretary, Procurement Manager, Financial Accountant, and Management Trainees Jobs in ADC Kenya

Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC),a leading Parastatal in the Agricultural Sector wishes to fill the following positions in its establishment.

Corporation Secretary

Scope: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. 

Shall be the Legal advisor to the Corporation, a secretary to the Board and shall ensure that all legal matters affecting the Corporation are handled expeditiously.

Qualification and Key Competencies:  

• Age 35 – 45 years Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. 
• Masters degree in Law (LLM) an added advantage. 
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 
• A Certified Public Secretary CPS (K). Computer literate. 
• Well conversant with Land laws. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for all matters relating to conveyance and Litigation of the Corporation. 
• Performing Company Secretarial duties to the Board of Directors of the Corporation in various committees. 
• Drafting of Contractual agreements and leases. 
• Overseeing Insurance matters of the Corporation. 
• Providing professional Legal advice to the Management.

Procurement Manager

Scope: Reporting to the Head of Planning and Administration. 

Shall be responsible for the management of procurement activities in the Corporation.

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

• Age 30 – 45 years Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business administration or procurement from a recognized University. 
• Post graduate diploma in procurement and supply (CIPS). 
• A minimum of 5 years hands- on experience in similar position preferably in public corporation. 
• Well conversant with public procurement procedures and regulations as per public procurement and Disposal Act 2005. 
• A person of high integrity with strong management and administrative skills. 
• Computer literate in procurement applications. 
• Member of a relevant professional body. 
• Masters degree an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for formulating procurement policies and procedures in the Corporation in line with relevant laws. 
• Implementing procurement and tendering processes to ensure credible resourcing of suppliers and services for the corporation. 
• Initiating and facilitating procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. 
• Performing secretarial duties to the Board of Survey with regards to Asset disposal. 
• Developing and reviewing stores procedures and practice.

Financial Accountant 

Scope: Reporting to the Chief Accountant. 

Shall be responsible for ensuring that all final accounts are accurate, complete and prepared on time. 

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

• Age 25 – 40 years 
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) 
• Finance or Economics. 
• CPA (K) qualification and registered with ICPAK. Five (5) years relevant hands on experience in Finance and Accounting. 
• Good financial and accounting analytical skills. 
• Well conversant with relevant accounting policies and IFRS.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Preparation of annual accounts and financial statements 
• Assist in preparation of annual budget. 
• Making financial management reports. 
• Interpreting of final accounts and advising as appropriate. 
• Monitoring and supervising staff under him/her. 
• Ensuring that all financial accounts and reports are accurate and complete. 
• Monitoring individual units financial performance.

Management Trainees 

Scope: Reporting to the Manager in charge of the Farm. 

Qualification and Key Competencies: 

1. Age 23 – 30 years 
2. Unquestionable integrity.
3. Bachelor of Science degree from recognized university in the following discipline:-

• Agriculture
• Veterinary Medicine/Animal Production.
• Agricultural/Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering.
• Range Management/Tourism management
• Horticulture. Good understanding of Farm husbandry practices (crops, Livestock, Farm Machinery and Equipment). Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assisting in Farm operations. 
• Assisting in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of farm budgets. 
• Ensuring that good crops and animal husbandry practices are adhered to. 
• Ensuring efficient management of farm machinery and equipments. 
• Assisting in preparation and implementation of farm work plans and schedules. 
• Participating in efficient management and utilization of farm labour.

Interested candidates should apply, attaching certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 18th September, 2012 to:-

The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
Development House
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
www.adc.or.ke