Nzoia Sugar Agriculture Services Manager Job in Kenya

Nzoia Sugar Company Limited is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries. 

To fulfill its mandate the Company, an equal opportunity employer wishes to engage a suitably qualified Kenyan for the following position:

Agriculture Services Manager 

1 Position
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate is expected to be aged between 35-55 years old. 

This is a senior and critical position in the organization and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity, high integrity, ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and co-ordinate agricultural services operations and programmes to satisfy the company requirements.
• Plan, and co-ordinate effective cane harvesting and transportation to the factory within set targets: repair and maintenance of company vehicles and agricultural machinery for effective operations.
• Plan, design and execute road construction and maintenance programs in consultation with authorities as required.
• Research into new technological innovations in relation to machinery/equipment with a view to enhancing operational efficiency.
• Provide expert advice to management and the Board on procurement and disposal of machinery/equipment.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile or equivalent science degree.
• Those with an additional Diploma in Transport/Fleet management or Agricultural machinery maintenance will have an added advantage.
• At least 8 years relevant working experience in a large and busy manufacturing/Agricultural sector: three (3) of which must be at senior management level.
• Management skills and ICT knowledge.

Candidates are Expected to Possess the Following:-

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
• Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Analytical and Reporting skills
• Customer focus and relationship building expertise
• Project Management experience.

How to Apply

Applications enclosing detailed CVs, two coloured passport size photographs. 

Vital copies of academic and professional qualifications and testimonials together with daytime telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees (one of whom must be current/previous employer) should be addressed to;

The Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Co ltd
P.O. Box 285-50200
Bungoma

Applications should be received not later than Friday 28th November 2014.

Qualified female candidates, persons living with disability, and people from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.