Development Engineer Job in Kenya


Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking for dynamic and highly talented professionals to join our management team in the following challenging position.
Development Engineer

Position Scope

Reporting to Research and Development Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for conducting research on new and existing processes.

Key responsibilities


·                     Designing and analyzing appraisal methods for conducting research.
·                     Carrying out feasibility studies and research on capital projects needs.
·                     Analyzing economic indicators to identify critical arrears of importance.
·                     Carrying out process improvement research.
·                     Drawing up research findings on company operations.
·                     Assisting in developing strategy on energy and alternative sources of energy.
Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
·                     A Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Process or Chemical Engineering.
·                     Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
·                     Five (5) years work experience in practical research projects/project management.
·                     Exposure to any special IT packages
·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 30th March 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com