A State Corporation specializing in tea and forestry production
seeks to recruit dynamic individuals of exceptional integrity,competence and
skills for the following positions:-
1. Management Accountant
Grade 8
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the officer will perform
the activities relating to implementation of internal control systems,
policies, procedures and provision of financial information required for fast
decision making.
Key Responsibilities
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Ascertaining proper and optimal control systems and monitoring
accurate recording of all financial transactions.
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Preparation of budget in liaison with other departments.
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Ensuring effective control of the budget
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Preparing timely and accurate management reports and
distributing to appropriate users.
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Liaising with other departments on formulation of systems and
procedures that are pertinent to proper financial management control.
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Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
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Participating in development of Board papers.
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Ensuring proper costing of products and services.
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Supervising and appraising staff identifying their development
and training needs.
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Participating in analysis of capital expenditure as per budget
provision and approved investment policies and procedures.
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Responding to Audit queries as and when required.
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Receiving and issuing local purchase order books to appropriate
users.
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Receiving and attending to all issues of stores vouchers.
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Preparing cash flow projection as per requirement.
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Preparing budgets as per requirements.
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Preparing efficiency/productivity rates as required.
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Participating in tender meetings as and when required.
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Performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to
time.
Qualifications and competencies
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Holder of B.Com or a degree in a related field.
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CPA (K) or Equivalent.
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Proficiency in use of ERP Systems, use of Navision will be
anadded advantage.
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Must have 5 years of experience.
2. Procurement and Supplies Officer
Grade 7
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate
will be responsible for ensuring timely availability of required supplies and
materials at competitive terms and as per approved corporate policies and
procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
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Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures in
liaison with the Corporation’s Board and other relevant committees.
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Formulating supply policy management to ensure that the
corporation’s supplies goals and objectives are met.
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Reviewing the provision, procurement, stock-holding and stock
control policies on a progressive basis
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Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures
are followed and updated as necessary.
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Coordinating purchase requirements from user departments.
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Developing and reviewing of purchasing policies and procedures
to keep up with changing economic trends.
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Procuring various materials and other supplies for the
Corporation at the most competitive prices in accordance with approved
corporation procedures.
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Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development
and training needs.
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Liaising with departments in organizing for specifications of
goods and services for procurement.
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Preparing departmental budget and ensuring effective control.
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Overseeing the effective storage and issuance of procured goods.
Qualifications and competencies
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Should be a holder of a university degree in a business related
field.
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Must posses a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
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Must be a person who is market oriented, cost conscious and
quality minded.
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Must be a person with excellent interpersonal skills,
unquestionable integrity, team player and able to work with minimum
supervision.
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Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
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Must be a member of Kenya Institute of SuppliesManagement
(KISM).
3. System Administrator
Grade 7
Reporting to the Human Resource and Administration Manager, the
officer will be responsible for timely availability and reliability of required
information systems and technology for management and dissemination of
information for fast decision-making.
Key responsibilities
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Liaising with external computer contractors on maintenance and
servicing of equipment, development and implementation of computer system in
accordance with the Corporation technology needs.
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Ensuring timely generation of management information and other
reports as required for decision-making
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Ensuring safe custody of all computer software and hardware
accessories, including computer backups.
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Ensuring timely review and establishment of computer operational
and administrative procedures and policies for the Corporation.
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Reviewing information technology needs and coordinating the
requisition of information processing hardware and software in the Corporation.
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Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development
and training needs.
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Ensuring preparation of computer operating manuals as per
established policies and procedures.
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Liaising with other departments in computerization of the
operations of the Corporation.
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Ensuring continuous development of information technology in
consideration of changing business environment.
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Ensuring timely establishment of efficient network systems inthe
Corporation.
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Ensuring provision of technical support services.
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Formulating long-time system plans and strategies of
computerization process in the Corporation.
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Adopting various computer packages to meet users’ needs.
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Ensuring effective telecommunication systems in the Corporation.
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Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
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Must possess a degree in IT or any Computer Sciences
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Diploma in Programming will be an added advantage.
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Proficiency in use of ERP System is an added advantage.
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Must have 5 years experience.
4. Data Entry Operator
Grade 4
Reporting to the Systems Administrator, the officer will be
responsible for ensuring timely availability and reliability of required
information.
Key Responsibilities:
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Capturing data and inputting in the computer
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Preparing information as per approved procedures
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Updating stocks accounts as per approved procedures
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Posting transaction to appropriate accounts as per
approvedprocedures
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Generating reports on stock balances
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Generating reports as and when required
Qualifications and competencies
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Must be a holder of a minimum qualifications of KCSE C (Plain)
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Must posses Diploma in Information Technology from a recognized
institution
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Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
5. Senior Mechanic
Grade 4
Reporting to the Transport Officer, the officer will be
responsible for ensuring effective and efficient maintenance of motor vehicles
and equipments in order to meet set targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensuring maintenance and repair of equipments and transport
facilities as per set quality.
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Carrying out comparative estimate cost of repairs and
maintenance of motor vehicles and equipments.
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Ensuring timely implementation of preventive maintenance of
schedules.
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Ensuring that the costs of repairs are maintained within
approved levels.
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Attending to minor breakdown of equipments and motor vehicles in
the Corporation.
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Conducting trouble shooting of motor vehicle and equipment.
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Conducting installation of new equipment and commissioning
within the set standards.
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Initiating purchases of motor vehicle spare parts required for
repairs.
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Carrying out repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems of
motor vehicle/equipment.
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Attending to emergency breakdowns in the field.
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Ensuring safe custody of spares, tools and equipment assigned.
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Carrying out inspection and repairs of motor vehicles.
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Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and competencies
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Must be a holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Automotive/Mechanical Engineering.
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Excellent knowledge in mechanics and vehicle models.
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Should be a person of attention to duties.
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Should have proficiency in computer use.
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Must have proven hands-on experience of four (4) years.
6. Factory Electrician
Grade 2
Reporting to the Plant Technician, the successful candidate will
be responsible for all electrical operations of the factory and ensuring safety
of the electrical machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Adhere to and implement policies and strategies on machinery and
equipment.
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Develop maintenance and servicing schedules for all electrical
machinery and equipment.
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Ensure timely inspection, testing, repair, maintenance and
service.
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Plan for replacements and procurements of all required
electrical machinery and equipment.
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Proper record keeping of all factory electrical machinery and
equipment.
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Provide guidelines and basic training on proper use and
maintenance of electrical equipment and machinery.
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Ensure adherence to the health, safety and environmental
regulations.
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Ensure provision of safe working conditions within the factory
and eliminate hazards and risks.
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Prepare and avail information and reports on all activities.
Qualifications and competencies
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Must be a holder of minimum qualifications of KCSE B-(Minus)
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Must possess Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
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Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
7. Drivers
Grade 1
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring and
providing commendable general office and transport services.
Key Responsibilities:
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Driving of vehicles safely.
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Ensuring proper entries in the work ticket.
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Ensuring good servicing and fueling of the vehicle.
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Conducting trouble shooting of motor vehicle and equipment.
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Ensuring good custody of vehicles while on duty.
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Assisting in vehicle maintenance.
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Observing transport rules and regulations.
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Reporting on expired licences/insurances.
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Providing messenger services.
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Ensuring vehicle cleanliness.
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Performing any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and competencies
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Must be a holder of a KCSE Certificate.
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Must possess a valid driving licence Class BCE.
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Must possess a valid certificate of good conduct.
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Must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
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Those with Class D shall have an added advantage.
Applicants looking for a challenging career should submit their
applications clearly indicating on the envelope the position applied for,
enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross
salary, names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant professional
and academic certificates, and testimonials to the address below, on or before
25th January, 2013.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
DN/A 1430
P. O. Box 49010 G.P.O
Nairobi 00100
P. O. Box 49010 G.P.O
Nairobi 00100
