The Kenya Sugar
Research Foundation (KESREF) is a state corporation in the Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries with its headquarters at Kibos, off
Kisumu-Miwani Road.
The Foundation wishes
to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant
positions:
1. Supply Chain Manager
Job
Grade RF
3
Ref:
SCM/REC/01/13
The incumbent reports
to the Director and the position exists at Kibos Headquarters.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Plan, organize
and coordinate supply chain management activities;
- set performance
targets;
- ensure
compliance with established procurement policies and procedures;
- maintain an
up-to-date database of prequalified suppliers and identify new and
alternative sources;
- develop and
review the supply chain manual;
- assign duties
and responsibilities to Departmental personnel;
- advise
management on the tendering procedures;
- develop and
implement annual procurement plan;
- compile
quarterly and annual reports;
- ensure timely
provision of goods and services to the end users;
- and mentor staff
in the Department;
- secretary to the
tender and disposal committees;
- monitor contract
management by user Departments;
- advise other
Departments and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and
services in line with Government procedures.
Job
Requirements
For appointment to
this grade a candidate must have the following:-
- Diploma in
Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution;
- Bachelor degree
in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
- Fifteen (15)
years relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been in senior
management level in a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated
outstanding professional competence in Supply Chain Management;
- Be a registered
member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- Be of integrity
with good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Have computer
application skills;
2. Research Scientist (Sugar Technology)
Job
Grade
RF 5
Ref: RSST /02/2013
The incumbent reports
to the Director and the position exists at Kibos Headquarters.
Job
Description
The Research
Scientist will be expected to
- initiate and
implement research projects;
- design,
establish and manage trials and surveys;
- Collect, compile
and analyse data from experiments and surveys;
- compile and
generate scientific reports;
- supervise and
manage officers and resources below this cadre;
- plan
intervention measures;
- prepare
scientific and technical reports;
- offer training
and advisory services, prepare and communicate research findings;
- development and
validate diagnostic tools / technologies;
Job
Requirements
For appointment to
this grade a candidate must have the following:-
- Masters Degree
qualifications plus three (3) years demonstrable research experience;
- Demonstrated
ability and shown merit in work performance and results;
- Possess good
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Good analytical
and leadership skills;
- Be result
oriented team player; and
- Computer
application skills
Interested candidates
for any of the above positions who meet the requirements may send their
applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter
of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as
expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time
telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
Kisumu
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
Kisumu
E-mail:
director@kesref.org
So as to reach him
not later than 4.00 pm on 26th July,2013
KESREF is an equal
opportunity employer.
Please note that
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
