Nuru International Jobs. Dairy Manager

Agriculture Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Dairy Manager at Nuru International Kenya
About The Organization:
Nuru International Kenya is an NGO committed to ending extreme poverty in remote, rural areas by offering locally-led training in agriculture, personal finance, healthcare, and education. Nuru focuses on cultivating service-minded leaders and equipping people with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty. Using local income-generating activities, Nuru sustains its work and funds program scaling into neighboring districts – thereby multiplying impact. Nuru’s vision is to create a world where people living in extreme poverty have the choice to determine their future.  See www.nuruinternational.org.
About The Position:
Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Dairy Manager will hold a critical role in the organization. He/she will successfully manage the day-to-day dairy operations of a large and rapidly growing organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Dairy expert, with a deep understanding and track record of managing Dairy, who will play a pivotal role in Nuru’s next phase of development.
Dairy Manager Job Description:
Establish, supervise and maintain Nuru’s cattle herd, technicians, and manage the day to-day operations of Nuru’s dairy farm

Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish Nuru’s dairy business
Supervise all activities and all employees of Nuru’s dairy farm, which includes but is not limited to:
Management of the dairy herd (65% of time):
Establish Nuru’s dairy farm operations and processes
Meet Nuru’s defined dairy production and performance targets
Manage daily operations of dairy farm
Maintain cow herd and ensure milk production is at optimal international standards
Manage and maintain Nuru’s Napier and grazing plots
Supervise herd feeding operations
Manage the breeding and artificial insemination processes and raise replacement heifers
Manage and maintain dairy farm facilities, grounds and equipment
Ensure that Nuru adheres to all government rules and regulations
Manage the health and reproduction of Nuru’s herd
Operations and, Finance and Procurement (20 % of time):
Keep record of all dairy farm activities (herd  health, production, reproduction inventories)
Manage inventory
Manage the budget and financial performance of Nuru’s dairy farm
Manage dairy farm personnel, including but not limited to:
Managing payroll
Recruitment  and  training of dairy personnel
Evaluation and development of dairy personnel
Manage dairy farm procurement activities
Sales (15% of time)
Manage milk sales activities in coordination with portfolio manager
Minimum Qualifications (Education/Experience):
Experience in dairy management and training in the dairy industry (3+ years)
Management experience (2+ years)
Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili
The ideal candidate will:
Be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology or its equivalent and have at least five years relevant experience.
Be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic, able to work with minimum supervision and will possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask under pressure.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant and outgoing personality
Be self-motivated and team orientated and work to a high level of integrity and accountability, with keen attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite specially MS Word and MS Excel.
LOCATION:
Isibania, Kuria West District
COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Interested applicants should submit their testimonials including resume/CVs and cover letter supported by at least two known references.
Please complete your application in English, include your phone number, and turn it in at our offices / Human Resources Manager at our main office (see PO Box for mailing information) or email it to francis.kizito@nuru.co.ke , cc nyuster@nuru.co.ke
Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.  Deadline of receiving application is 15th November 2013.

Nuru International Jobs. Dairy Manager

Posted on October 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm

Agriculture Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Dairy Manager at Nuru International Kenya
About The Organization:
Nuru International Kenya is an NGO committed to ending extreme poverty in remote, rural areas by offering locally-led training in agriculture, personal finance, healthcare, and education. Nuru focuses on cultivating service-minded leaders and equipping people with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty. Using local income-generating activities, Nuru sustains its work and funds program scaling into neighboring districts – thereby multiplying impact. Nuru’s vision is to create a world where people living in extreme poverty have the choice to determine their future.  See www.nuruinternational.org.
About The Position:
Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Dairy Manager will hold a critical role in the organization. He/she will successfully manage the day-to-day dairy operations of a large and rapidly growing organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Dairy expert, with a deep understanding and track record of managing Dairy, who will play a pivotal role in Nuru’s next phase of development.
Dairy Manager Job Description:
Establish, supervise and maintain Nuru’s cattle herd, technicians, and manage the day to-day operations of Nuru’s dairy farm

Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish Nuru’s dairy business
Supervise all activities and all employees of Nuru’s dairy farm, which includes but is not limited to:
Management of the dairy herd (65% of time):
Establish Nuru’s dairy farm operations and processes
Meet Nuru’s defined dairy production and performance targets
Manage daily operations of dairy farm
Maintain cow herd and ensure milk production is at optimal international standards
Manage and maintain Nuru’s Napier and grazing plots
Supervise herd feeding operations
Manage the breeding and artificial insemination processes and raise replacement heifers
Manage and maintain dairy farm facilities, grounds and equipment
Ensure that Nuru adheres to all government rules and regulations
Manage the health and reproduction of Nuru’s herd
Operations and, Finance and Procurement (20 % of time):
Keep record of all dairy farm activities (herd  health, production, reproduction inventories)
Manage inventory
Manage the budget and financial performance of Nuru’s dairy farm
Manage dairy farm personnel, including but not limited to:
Managing payroll
Recruitment  and  training of dairy personnel
Evaluation and development of dairy personnel
Manage dairy farm procurement activities
Sales (15% of time)
Manage milk sales activities in coordination with portfolio manager
Minimum Qualifications (Education/Experience):
Experience in dairy management and training in the dairy industry (3+ years)
Management experience (2+ years)
Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili
The ideal candidate will:
Be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology or its equivalent and have at least five years relevant experience.
Be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic, able to work with minimum supervision and will possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask under pressure.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant and outgoing personality
Be self-motivated and team orientated and work to a high level of integrity and accountability, with keen attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite specially MS Word and MS Excel.
LOCATION:
Isibania, Kuria West District
COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Interested applicants should submit their testimonials including resume/CVs and cover letter supported by at least two known references.
Please complete your application in English, include your phone number, and turn it in at our offices / Human Resources Manager at our main office (see PO Box for mailing information) or email it to francis.kizito@nuru.co.ke , cc nyuster@nuru.co.ke
Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.  Deadline of receiving application is 15th November 2013.

Brand Manager Marketing Job Opportunities

Marketing Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Position: Brand Manager
Company Profile: Our Client is a leading Multinational company in the manufacturing of food and beverage products.
Location: Nairobi
Reporting directly to the Country Manager
Purpose of the job:
The job holder will be expected to delight target consumers, build a strong brand and generate strong brand building results.
Key Responsibilities will be to:
Develop Brand Plans and activity calendar; and liaise with Country/Cluster for execution under the guidance of the Country Manager.
Execute brand plan in both ATL execution plans in conjunction with the agency, BTL activities with assigned team or agency and plan and execute channel plans with sales team;
Develop and update consumer portrait, consumer engagement funnel with assistance of the Business Unit and Regional Marketing Services team;
Launch new products in the market;
Contributes to and is responsible for the execution of I&R pipelines, NPDI projects, identify opportunities for growth;
Provide pricing and promotional strategy recommendations, propose and review continuously priority SKUs for key channels and customers;
Track and monitor performance (KPIs: RIG, OG, MC, OP1, SOM) versus targets, manage the PFME dynamically as per the agreed Brand Plans and quarterly review of PFME and activity calendar agreed with Business Unit in order to achieve annual Targets;
For local initiatives and in alignment with the Business Unit prepare OBIs and Big Ideas, engagement strategies and creates relevant & memorable brand experiences. Works in partnership with communication agencies, creates briefs and ensures Brand Building
Ensure coordination and compliance with the Brand Plan of all Brand related activities (example Marketing, Sales, Activation).
The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum skills and competencies;
Honors degree from a recognized university, preferably in the areas of Sales/ Marketing/ Business Administration.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Marketing and Sales preferably with specific experience as follows:
Managed Brands /Products across multiple countries and geographies
Led or actively participated in developing annual/ rolling commercial plans for a least two cycles.
Led actively participated in consumer insight generation (U&A studies, Product Guidance Tests).
Managed Advertising & Promotions budget of Above –the-Line Advertising and Communication strategies including agency and creative evaluation.
Led or active participation in the development of Below-the-Line Activation and Consumer Strategies.
Very Strong Communication and presentation skills and experience including fluency in Power point;
Human Resources
Strong Leadership skills and ability to influence and federate across multiple countries, cultures;
Ability to thrive in a network organization;
Basic understanding of a P&L statement;
How to apply
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Logistics Jobs. Import Officer Vacancy

Posted on October 23, 2013 at 4:59 pm

Logistics Jobs in Kenya
Position: Imports Officer
Industry:  Logistics
Location: Nairobi (2 Positions), Mombasa (1 Position)
Availability: Immediately
Our client, a reputable shipping company is seeking to recruit an Imports Officer with good experience in shipping to handle line operations, container tracking, assembly, bonding, storage and transportation. We are specifically looking for candidates with working experience in Shipping Industry.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving  and coordinating all shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely shipping processes with maximum efficiency
Preparing import documentation
Checking import and export documentation to determine cargo contents
Administering online purchasing system for import orders
Keeping records of all goods shipped, received and ordered
Planning and coordination of administrative activities to ensure accurate results in all aspects of shipping and related to operations
Contacting vendors and or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs
Qualifications and Skills
Degree / Diploma in any related field
A minimum of  3 years experience in a similar role
Knowledge of customs procedures, laws and tariffs
Negotiation skills
Time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
To apply send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 6th November 2013.
Kindly indicate the position applied for, minimum salary expectation and the preferred location on the subject line.

Security Officer Job Opportunities

Security Careers in Kenya
Job Title: Network Security Officer
Department: Technical Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Status/ Type: Full Time
Position Reporting to: Customer Operations Manager
Manages Others: No Titles & Number of Staff Managed: N/A
Job Purpose / Summary:
Reporting to the Wananchi Group Customer Operations Manager,the Network Security Officer will help in the liaison between Wananchi Group and Government Security Organs on all issues relating to security and pirate networks.
Key Roles:
1) Overall: Working with the Wananchi Group Customer Operations Manager to co-ordinate with all the relevant Security organs including the Kenya Police Service, KPLC Security, Kenya Copyright Board etc. to enhance the security of the Wananchi Group network and to eliminate the threats posed by piracy of content and pirate networks.
Thus ensuring:
a) Receives regular intelligence information regarding piracy of content and pirate networks from internal sources (e.g. surveillance technicians) and external sources (e.g. contractors) in areas where the Wananchi Group network operates.
b) Act on the intelligence information received to co-ordinate and mobilise raids of pirate networks with all the relevant Security organs including the Kenya Police Service, KPLC Security, Kenya Copyright Board etc. as well as other affected media content providers.
c) To dismantle pirate networks identified in co-ordination with all the relevant Security organs including the Kenya Police Service, KPLC Security, Kenya Copyright Board etc. as well as other affected media content providers.
d) To co-ordinate the disposable of all the recovered pirate equipment and materials.
e) To co-ordinate and cooperate with the Wananchi Group legal team and Law enforcement agencies to ensure that previously dismantled pirate networks are not re-activated.
2) Maintain the security of the Wananchi Group network by:
a) Ensuring that there are no pirate networks operating within the environs of the Wananchi Group network.
b) Timely intervention once pirate networks have been identified to ensure they are properly dismantled.
c) Maintaining a close relationship with the relevant Government Security organs and other third-parties to ensure that they receive timely intelligence information on the installation of pirate networks in all areas of interest to the Wananchi Group.
3) Working with the Customer Operations Manager & Surveillance Technicians to:
a) Receive and track all reports of pirate networks received from surveillance technicians.
b) Act on the received information to dismantle the pirate networks ASAP in co-ordination with the relevant Security organs.
c) Ensure the security of Wananchi Group personnel as they determine the locations and network coverage pirate networks.
d) Provide regular reports on the existence of and the dismantling of pirate networks to the Wananchi Group Customer Operations Manager.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
It is desirable that the individual has worked as a member of Kenya’s security forces.
Diploma in IT or related technical field will be an added advantage.
Knowledge &Experience with mobilizing security operations and raids to dismantle illegal activities.
Knowledge of Kenyan Laws relating to media content, copyright infringement etc. would be an added advantage.
Must be of very high integrity and uphold high ethical standards and honesty.
Develop and display the sound judgment skills that allow him to make the right decision while under duress
Must have good administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Possess a valid and clean driving license.
Deadline for applications is 27th Oct 2013.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Applications to be sent to recruit@ke.wananchi.com