Field Agricultural Officer Job Nairobi Kenya.

Job Key Responsibilities

SuperviseField Officers and entire staff working in the region in procurement of rawproduct.
Regulate raw product procurement to the levels required by the Company inallocated region.
Handle customer complaints within the region.
Ensure that product procured meets the quality standards of the company.
Ensure continuous update on new developments within the industry withparticular regard to quality and 
product management.
Organize and participate in Company field days and any other forums, so as todisseminate information to farmers.
Ensure that this is within set cost at all times.

Oversee and ensure smooth operations within the allocated areas
Ensure control of expenditure in the region
Oversee staff management and discipline
Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports and explain any variances.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate should:
Be a Degree holder in Agriculture or related field.
Have 5 years experience in a similar role
Have good management skills
Possess good knowledge and understanding of Dairy farming
Excellent computer and reporting skills
Be a good communicator, and have analytical and problem solving skills
Have tact, with ability to handle suppliers and customers

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com on or before 1st October, indicating the titleon the subject line.

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Food and Agriculture Program Manager Job in Kitui South

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominationalevangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid tohurting people around the world.

Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victimsof war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose ofsharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Position: Food and Agriculture Program Manager 

One Position

Reports to: Area Manager

Duty Station: Kitui South

Department: Kenya Programs

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a qualified individual to work as a Food andAgriculture Program Manager in a program based in Kitui South in Kenya. Theposition will involve extensive travel to community work sites. 

Responsibilities

• Direct the selection of beneficiaries.
• Organize the beneficiaries to develop the activities of the project.
• Provide technical training and assistance to the beneficiaries.
• Supervise the construction of the agriculture project infrastructure i.e. embankments, irrigations systems etc.
• Select and purchase seeds, saplings etc for the beneficiaries.
• Assist in the commercialization of the projects when this is a component of the program.
• Link between buyers of products and the beneficiaries in the manner indicated by the organization in the time period, manner and quality that will be established.
• Carry out the tasks and coordination in the field that are required for the development of the project according to the plan of the organization e.g. monitoring, evaluation and program sustainability.
• Prepare computer written reports of the field work and submit to the Area Manager.
• Participate in the activities of the organization when they relate to agriculture projects.
• Establish clear strategy and direction for Food Assistance Project in the districts of operation in collaboration with the Area Manager.
• Work alongside Area Manager to develop additional food security programs in districts of operation.
• Coordinate effective implementation of clear security protocol for distribution.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work-plan and proposal.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to Area Manager, including activity summary, progress against objectives, commodity distributed, beneficiary caseload data, achievements to date, issues faced, impact stories and financial expenditure.
• Ensure coordination of all activities at District-level with relevant Local Government departments, NGOs and CBOs, and community stakeholders, and maintain constant coordination with WFP in strategic project implementation

Person Specification 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativeof the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in a relevant social sciences discipline (social work, sociology, community development, and related development studies

Experience

• 3 to 5 years experience in a Food and Agricultural community based programs.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in all aspects of project cycle management.
• Sound knowledge and experience in mobilizing and building capacity of the community and / or the local church.
• Strong report writing skills, including experience in implementing Agricultural and Food programs and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Languages

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent financial management skills including budget preparation, reporting and analysis of financial reports.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Driver’s license and experience is required.

Character qualities

• High level of motivation and proven ability to work independently both in the field and in the office.
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
• Team player.
• A strong Christian.

If youare interested in this position please send your C.V only and an applicationletter to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: Friday, September 28th 2011

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Agri-Business Relationship Officers - Marketing Jobs in Kenya

Equity Bank is one of the regions leading Bankswhose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africasocially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial servicesthat maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Southern Sudan and soon to startoperations in Rwanda and Tanzania, Equity Bank is now home to more than 6.5million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African region.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlinedbelow:

Agri-Business Relationship Officers - Marketing

The Position

Reporting to the General Manager Agri-business the role holder will beresponsible for the promotion of our Agri-business products and servicesthrough our branch network.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotion of agri-business products and services in all agri-business value chains.
• Identifying agri-business customer needs, building and maintaining relationships with the players in the agri-business sector and advising on the best products and services for such relationships.
• Harnessing of agricultural information from relevant agri-business databases; research centers and organizations including analysis of the agri-business trends and translate it into business for the sector.
• Coordinate and implement promotional activities including field days, agricultural Shows and exhibitions within their regions.
• Developing business proposals and presentation to the stakeholders in agri-business.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A university degree or diploma in Agri-business Management, Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Range Management, Agricultural Extension and Education, Horticulture and Agro forestry from a recognized University.
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar position in the NGO/ public or private sector.
• Experience in marketing of Agri-business products.
• Computer proficiency

Desired Skills and Ability

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales and marketing Skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good customer service skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

If you meet the above requirements, submit yourapplication quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by30t1 September 2011. 

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates,testimonials and daytime telephone contacts and email address. 

All applications should be in soft and through the email address indicatedbelow.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. 

We value the diversity of individuals,ideas, perspectives, insights and values,and what they bring to the workplace.


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