Our Client,
Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated product and services Company
headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of
the country as well as South Sudan.
As part of
continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit qualified, experienced,
energetic, enthusiastic, selfdriven, and honest and trust worthy professionals
to join its dynamic team.
The positions
include;
1. Nutritionist –
Anchor Feeds Limited - Nyeri
1 Post
Job Role: To
support the uptake, revenue growth and increased market share for Anchor animal
feeds products. The job holder’s role will be to increase and promote the
understanding of the effect of diet on the health, wellbeing and productivity
of animals to farmers to promote Anchor feeds market standing.
Responsibilities
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Evaluating the chemical and nutritional value of feeds and feed
supplements produced by Anchor feeds
·
Formulating diets and rations to maximize growth, reproduction,
health and/or performance of Anchor Feeds on farmers flocks;
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Assessing the relative nutritional and economic value of feeding
systems and advising farmers accordingly;
·
Researching the effectiveness of dietary regimes and translating
the findings to feed products;
·
Conducting animal-based studies and laboratory trials on behalf
of the Company;
·
Liaising with producers and stockists to understand their
targets and objectives, and the specific needs of the market;
·
Monitoring feed formulations to meet quality performance and
animal health standards;
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Providing advice on nutrition to farmers, other animal owners,
veterinarians and other animal health stakeholders;
·
Expanding existing ranges of animal feed products and developing
new ones;
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Supporting the sales and marketing team in producing and
launching new products;
·
Helping develop sales and marketing strategies following the
launch of a new product;
1.
Balancing a growing consumer interest in quality with the need
to develop competitive agricultural systems;
·
Maintaining expertise in nutritional trends and keeping up to
date with regulatory changes;
·
Using computer software to formulate diets, conduct research and
generate reports;
·
Investigating nutritional disorders and the safe storage of
feeds;
·
Recording and Resolving Customer Complaints on feeds;
·
Conducting market intelligence to monitor competitor actions
Person
Specifications
·
Must be a holder of at least a certificate or Diploma in Animal
health and Nutrition from a recognized institution;
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Experience working with animal feeds manufacturing concern,
major distributor or Agro-vet of at least 3 years;
·
Simple, Outgoing, pleasant and easy to get along with
personality who can easily interact with farmers;
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Aged between the aged of 20 - 40 years;
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Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
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Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
·
Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum
supervision;
·
Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person who is solution
oriented;
·
Up to date with developments and trends in the animal health
industry/sector;
·
Perform other duties as may be assigned by management from time
to time
2. Surveyor – New
Age Developers and Construction Company (NADCC)
1 Post
Job Role: To
support the Construction and Civil works projects and activities of NADCC by
offering survey services for projects undertaken by the Company.
Responsibilities
·
Monitor progress of projects and assure compliance with plans
and specifications;
·
Offer advice on many aspects of design and construction,
including maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration of proposed and
existing buildings or projects;
·
Provide quality assessments and report on defects in, or ways of
improving, all kinds of buildings and projects;
·
Finding structural faults to building or projects and recommend
solutions;
·
Advise on the feasibility of a project, and how much it might
cost to carry out, or how suitable a building or structure could be for a
particular purpose;
·
Drawing up detailed plans relating to the project or
construction works;
·
Liaise with architects to prepare detailed plans and help
provide estimates for the work;
·
Liaising with the project manager to monitor budgets and oversee
work on site;
·
Dealing with planning applications and advice on property law,
building regulations and other legal matters such as health and safety.
Person
Specifications
·
Must be a holder of at least Diploma in Building and
Construction or Diploma in Survey and Spatial Sciences from a recognized
institution;
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Fitness and agility to handle demanding site work and visits;
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Aged between the age of 25 - 40 years.
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Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
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Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
·
Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum
supervision;
·
Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person who sees solutions in
challenges;
·
Up to date with developments and trends in the building and
construction industry/sector;
·
Any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to
time;
3. Chef – Giraffe
Ark Lodge Ltd
1 Post
Job Role: The
Chef will be primarily responsible for efficient operations of the Lodge
Kitchen and ensure availability of quality food and beverages for the
establishment at all times.
Responsibilities
·
Prepare and monitor the culinary programme for the Lodge;
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Ensure that quality culinary dishes are prepared and served on
schedule;
·
See to it that any problems that arise in the kitchen are
rectified on time;
·
Receive and handle food related complaints from patrons;
·
Responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave his
or her kitchen;
·
Modify and create new menus as need arises to ensure the Lodge
remains at top notch service levels;
·
Liaise with heads of other sections of the lodge like
reservations to ensure optimal production of food and beverages for booked
clients;
·
Create a wide variety of new dishes for the establishment to
keep patrons happy;
·
Ordering supplies and reporting to the lodge manager on the day
to day issues;
·
Manage the Kitchen staff and ensure they are motivated to do
their work;
Person
Specifications
·
Minimum Diploma in Food and Beverage production from a
recognized institution;
·
Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years as a Chef or assistant Chef
in the hospitality industry;
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Experience in a Tourist Lodge will be an added advantage;
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Experience with continental oriental and african cuisine;
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Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
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Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
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A mature person aged between 25-45 years;
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Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
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Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
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Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
·
Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person able to think
independently;
·
Up to date with developments and trends in the culinary arts sub
sector;
4. Accountant –
Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd
1 Post
Job Role: The
Procurement Officer will be primarily responsible for efficient procurement of
goods and services and ensure company and ethical policies are adhered to.
Responsibilities
·
Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial
statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and
conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
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Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns ensuring compliance
with payment, reporting and other tax requirements;
·
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial
commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to
provide advice;
·
Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper
accounts;
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Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic
reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs;
·
Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and
accounting systems, making use of current computer technology;
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Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping
personnel, and direct their work activities;
·
Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax
strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts;
·
Liaise with internal and external auditors for Anchor Group of
Companies.
Person
Specifications
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A holder of a Minimum CPA section III or ACCA of equivalent level;
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A degree or Diploma in Management, finance or Business
Management is desirable;
·
Hands on accounting experience of at least 3 years;
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Experience in the hospitality sector desirable but not
mandatory;
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Proficiency in basic or specialized accounting computer software
applications like Sage, Pastel etc.
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Experience with an ERP system is an added advantage;
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Aged between 25 - 35 years;
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Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
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Able to work in a team as well as independently as the work
demands;
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High levels of confidentiality, honesty and professionalism;
If you meet the
said requirements and need to make a defining career move, send your
application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV to the Recruiter,
on questesq@yahoo.com
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for and the Company,
(e.g. Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd) in the subject line of the email
Deadline for
applications is by Close of Business, 11th November 2013.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Anchor Group of
Companies is an equal opportunity employer
