Kenya Flower Council Project Manager Job Vacancy

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the “Kenya Flower Industry - Capacity Building for sustained market access: a national mechanism for industry-wide compliance” project implementation over a period of about 18 months.
 

Duties and responsibilities:
 

i) Project Management
 

ii) Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships
 

iii) Providing policy advice to KFC and partners:
 

Competencies
 

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Mechanic and Plumber Jobs at a Flower Farm in Ruiru, kENYA

Qualified experiencedMechanic andPlumber and Pipe Fitter wanted urgently in a flower farm based in Ruiru.
 

Qualifications:
 

Diploma in plumbing, have at least 2 years experience AND Knowledge in PVC fittings. 

Diploma in Mechanical engineering AND 3 years experience in plant mechanics.
 

Application should be sent to
 

DN/A 1357
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

Nairobi
 

Closing Date 31.08.2012
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Horticulturist Job in Muchui Women Group Meru Kenya

A community based group organization in drought - prone Buuri District seeks to fill a contract position for one horticulturist.

The successful applicant will work with a women’s group project to train women to grow vegetable crops in greenhouses.

Contract term is up to March 2014.

Desired qualifications:-

• A degree or diploma in horticulture from a recognized university.
• Experience in successfully growing greenhouse vegetable crops
• At least three years directly related work experience undertaking community work in agriculture,
• Computer/Internet knowledge necessary
• Ability to work independently, a creative thinker and planner with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Business skills would be an asset
• Candidates should be able to recognize abnormalities in greenhouse crop growth and to recommend remedial actions

Major Responsibilities:

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Packhouse Manager (Naivasha), Flowers Spray Supervisors (Mt Kenya) and Flowers Senior Scout (Mt Kenya) Finlays Flowers Job Vacancies

The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen for dynamic and self focused self starters with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.

Packhouse Manager - Flowers, Naivasha

The Job

Based in our Naivasha Region, the Packhouse Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• providing leadership and direction to the packhouse teams;
• ensuring flowers are processed as per the customer specifications;
• maintaining quality product output;
• packhouse team performance appraisal and development;
• ensuring profitable use of company property;
• enforcing health and safety procedures and policies in the packhouse;
• inspecting packhouse documents to ensure accuracy and consistency at all times; and
• ensure there is efficient product grading and processing.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• a graduate from a recognized university preferably in an agricultural related discipline;
• knowledge of Packhouse operations/ systems management;
• minimum 3 years experience in a similar role;
• highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of the principles of Kaizen will be an added advantage

Spray Supervisors - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Spray Supervisors will have the following responsibilities:

• monitoring, reporting and instituting control measures on all pests and diseases in the section;
• training; instructing and instituting follow ups on all plant management activities that drive production;
• proactive planning of daily activities and work allocation to staff and ensuring efficiency of all agronomic activities on crops;
• projecting weekly and daily labour requirements, observing attendance and reporting any shortfalls on productivity to management;
• monitoring the irrigation and fertigation efficiency and advising where alterations are needed for maximum crop production; and
• Ensuring compliance with Company Health & Safety policies.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with at least 3 years experience in roses/carnations. growing.
• Candidates with a Diploma and extensive relevant experience may be considered;
• monitoring and evaluation skills;
• highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;
• excellent record keeping and analytical skills; and
• knowledge in crop nutrition and pest management will be an added advantage.

Senior Scout - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Senior Scout will have the following responsibilities:

• monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases;
• reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels;
• monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures;
• monitoring plant growth and behaviour in response of elements of feeding;
• supervision of IPM approaches to pest and disease management as well as compiling IPM and conventional reports for management for action;
• verification of pest and disease infestation trends;
• coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality;
• verifying/validating of scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability;
• planning, organising and assigning scout’s duties and instituting on the job training;
• filing of scouting documents/reports;
• ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time;
• facilitating trials on new products prior to commercial use within the farm;
• ensuring orders for scouting purposes are placed on time.

The person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture;
• pest & Diseases identification skills;
• highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;
• excellent record keeping and analytical skills; and
• experience in flower growing will be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, 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 16 September 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful

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Sian Roses Canteen / Guesthouse Supervisor Job in Eldoret

Sian Roses is one of the leading Kenyan producers of high quality roses and calla lilies.

We are seeking to recruit a guest house cook / housekeeper with a high sense of confidentiality based in Eldoret.

Summary of the duties

• To supervise canteen operations and canteen staff.
• In charge of company Guest house.

Job Requirements

• Form four certificate.
• A certificate in catering and house keeping
• Experience will be an added advantage.

If you are interested with the above position, send your application to:

Human Resources Manager,
Equator Flowers (K) Ltd,
P.O. Box 15139-00509
Nairobi

so as to be received by 30th June 2011

or email to hrm@sianroses.co.ke.

Details of the job can checked at the www.sianroses.co.ke

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Jobs in Meru Kenya - Muchui Women Group Holticulturist and Business Manager

The above has group 100 members (farmers) and is located in Kiirua location of Buuri division of Buuri district and Wish to recruit the above officers in their Business Centre and give advice to members in their farms.

Holticulturist (2)

He or She must be holder of a Degree in Horticulture .or equivalent from a recognized university and a computer literate person with some accounting skills.

Should be a self motivating person who can work with minimum supervision, honest and accountable.

Should be a good effective communicator who can handle women and has good public relations.

Business Manager

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Greenhouse Technician Job in Kenya (Wanted on Part time basis)

Agricultural Construction Company is looking for a greenhouse technician.

The person must have the ability to construct/install greenhouses, maintain, and repair

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or related field, and two years of practical work experience in a greenhouse environment.

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Clerk of Works Jobs in Kenya - Small Scale Horticulture Development Project

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Agriculture

Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP)

Job Advertisement for Clerk of Works

4 Posts

The Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP) is jointly funded by the Government
of Kenya and the African Development Fund.

Its main objective is to contribute towards poverty reduction and food security by improving the performance of irrigation and marketing infrastructure, as well as enhanced methods of horticultural productivity in Nine Districts across Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces.

The Project invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the above post to be employed on open ended contract basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clerks of Works/ Site Inspectors/Site Supervisors are required to supervise contracts on behalf
of the employer such as Construction of Irrigation Infrastructure including Canal Lining, Weir
Construction, Installing Pipe Networks and Erecting Marketing and Office Buildings.

The main responsibility of the Clerks of Works/Site Supervisors will include making sure that work is carried out to the client’s Standards, Specification and Schedule.

She/he will ensure that the correct materials and workmanship are used and that the client is given quality work and value for money.

She/he will be required to be on site all the time and be vigilant in inspections of a large range of technical aspects of the work.

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General Farm Manager Job in Ol’Kalou, Nyandarua County - Highlands Plants Limited

Highlands Plants Limited is a medium sized floriculture farm specializing in cuttings located in Ol’Kalou, Nyandarua County.

We wish to announce the position of the General Farm Manager.

The suitable candidate must posses the following:

• A degree in Horticulture/Agriculture

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VSO Jitolee Various Professionals Opportunities

You can be part of an *organization that is making a change in the lives of communities around the world.

* VSO Jitolee Is a member of the VSO International Federation, a development organisation that works through volunteers to address global poverty and disadvantage.

We offer volunteering opportunities to professionals who would like to share their skills and expertise with local partners, to find long-term solutions to fighting poverty

VSO Jitolee is currently looking for committed professionals with skills and expertise in:

Fundraising
FUND-01-KE

Fundraisers, Resource Mobilisation, Specialists in Grant Management and Partnership Development.

HIV & AIDS
HIV-02-KE

HIV & AIDS Programming, Policy Formulation and Advocacy, Gender and HIV & AIDS, Treatment and Care, HIV & AIDS Project Management.

Natural Resource Management
NRM-03-KE

Agricultural Specialists; Agribusiness; Agriculture Economics and Horticultural Specialists.

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists
M&E-04-KE

Specialists in designing and implementing M&E plans, Experts in performance and M&E results based management.

Organization Development Advisors
OD-05-KE

Specialists in change management, HR management, organisational design and management and communication specialists.

You will need:

• A relevant university degree and more than 3 years work experience in the skill areas listed above.
• Be willing to work overseas for 1 to 2 yrs and be ready to depart within the next 3-4 months.
• Be serious about using your skills to make a positive and lasting impact towards the development of some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world
• Knowledge of working with vulnerable groups will be an added advantage.

We will support a modest lifestyle, cover your travel expenses as well as provide medical and insurance cover.

In addition, you can count on our support in preparing you for the personal and professional challenges that lie ahead.

Volunteering with VSO is a life changing experience for individuals to make a difference by sharing their skills and an opportunity for learning towards their professional and personal growth.

If you meet the above criteria, please log on to: www.vsojitolee.org and apply online or submit your CV via email to: vsojitolee@vsoint.org

Kindly ensure that you include the skill reference number (e.g. NRM-03-KE) for the skill area you are applying.

Due to the number of submissions received we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO International Federation

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BAT Graduate Management Trainee - Leaf Growing Job in Kenya

Reference Number: wo/ECA/HR/27-01-11/04

Job Title: Graduate Management Trainee - Leaf Growing

Location: Kenya

Reporting to: Appointed Coach for your programme

Requisition Number: 2

Response Deadline: 28/2/2011

Requirement Overview:

• A University graduate with minimum of Second Class Upper Division

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver project work & assignments relating to your competency and leadership development within your functional as well as cross-functional teams;
• Work proactively in close collaboration with your coach and mentor with a view to maximise and accelerate your learning process;
• Ensure completion of all performance and development reviews (six-weekly, 6 months and full year) as per agreed schedule as per the MT programme requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and to handle pressure
• Strong drive for learning and self development

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture

Equity statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General: The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Visit the BAT Career Website here to apply online

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General Manager Job in Kenya - Horticulture Exporter

Our Client is a Horticulture Exporting Company that has experienced tremendous growth in the last three years.

To consolidate and grow further, the Company is seeking to employ a performance-oriented General Manager to be in charge of general operations of the company, from outgrowers to pack house.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum degree in Agriculture/Food Management or related field and five years of experience. Further, the applicant must have general knowledge of accounting and is good at presenting and interpreting costings and financial reports. He or she need to be self-driven capable of working odd hours and handling pressures associated with export of perishable goods.

Applications accompanied with the following: One page write-up on why you think you should be considered; Current Salary; Copies of certificates; Detailed CV presented in the following format:-Personal Details, with day time contact, Career Objectives, Work Experience, Education, Hobbies, Referees; should be delivered or emailed to:

Mucmar Management Concepts Ltd.
Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road. 1st Floor Suite 17.
P.O. Box 12 283, 00100
Nairobi

Tel 828644/3; 0724 420100; 0734 770884;
Fax 828575;
E-mail: recruitment@mucmar.com

Closing Date: 10 December, 2010.

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