Vacancy: Field Officers
Cereal Growers Association (CGA) is
a national member-based farmer organization incorporated in August 1996, to
bring cereal farmers together in addressing industry challenges in Kenya.
CGA works with industry stakeholders
such as agricultural input suppliers, financial service providers, output
buyers, development partners, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and others
to provide services to its members.
Through a partnership with the Kenya
Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises (KAVES), a five-year activity funded by
the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
CGA is seeking to recruit Field
Officers to help in developing the maize value chain in Uasin Gishu, Trans
Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Bomet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kericho, Migori, Meru,
and Makueni counties and the sorghum value chain in Machakos, Kitui and Tharaka
Nithi Counties.
The goal of the activity is to
increase the productivity and incomes of maize and sorghum smallholder farmers
through new strategic partnerships with different stakeholders along the value
chain.
Reporting to the Project Manager,
the role of the Field Officers will be to lead in the execution of all project
field activities including
Training farmers on proper agronomic practices, post-harvest handling,
storage management, and EAC grain standards;
Spearhead the identification, establishment, and branding of aggregation
centres in the respective county;
Link smallholder farmers to identified grassroots aggregation centers
and monitor their operations;
Establish market linkages for both inputs and maize/sorghum output;
Coordinate the establishment of crop demonstration plots and
organization of farmer field days and business/market linkage meetings;
Monitor the performance of CGA contracted grassroots organizations;
Represent CGA in county level agricultural meetings;
Desired Qualifications, Experience
and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in an Agriculture related field;
At least two (2) years relevant working
experience;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work with minimum supervision;
Experience working with smallholder farmers;
Proficiency in MS Office Suite tools;
Possess a valid motor cycle riding license with at least one year riding
experience.
If your background, experience and
passion match the above description, please send an application letter and
updated CV to recruitment@cga.co.ke by August 25, 2014.
The subject line should be: Field Officers indicating the preferred County.
Only shortlisted applicants will be
invited for interviews.
Late applications will not be
considered.
SNV Netherlands Development
Organisation seeks to fill the following position:
Executive Secretary
SNV is a not-for-profit
international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years
ago, we have built a longterm, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in
Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Our global team of local and
international advisors works with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
Overview of the Position:
As Executive Secretary you are
responsible for administrative and logistical support to the Managing Director
(MD) for Agriculture.
You will understand the context and
environment in which the MD operates, in order to create optimal conditions for
the MD to execute his/her tasks.
This position reports to the MD for
Agriculture and works closely with the Global Sector Coordinator (GSC) -
Agriculture, senior managers within the Agriculture team and Executive
Secretaries of other sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day to day operational and administrative activities for the MD’s
office by organising flow of work, maintaining the MD’s diary, correspondence
and follow up to ensure timeliness of response;
Organize and gather relevant documentation of the management cycle
(Country Business Plans, Management Agreements, Midyear Reviews, Annual Reports
etc.) from countries in East and Southern Africa cluster; check on
completeness, analyse and flag any deviations from the planning;
Manage complex calendar and logistics arrangements for the MD and GSC -
Agriculture, sector meeting scheduling and manage appropriate (confidential)
correspondence in a timely manner;
Compile and analyse sector management information for the Agriculture
team; On request of the MD, collect, analyse and interpret information (desk
research) for the sector team and monitor country operations;
Draft agendas, meetings notes, emails and other communication on behalf
of the MD and GSC and file accordingly;
Deal with queries, prepare documentation for meetings, workshops and
events;
Coordinate all travels arrangements for MD and GSC - Agriculture;
Participate in internal projects and undertake special assignments as
assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in Secretarial Studies, Management, Business
Administration or relevant other study;
A least five (5) years’ proven experience in providing administrative
and personal assistant services to senior level staff in an international
environment;
A good understanding of the environment SNV operates;
Strong organisational skills, proactive, independent work approach and a
high attention to detail and accuracy;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven
interpersonal and customer service skills;
Strong analytical skills and experience in performing desk researches;
Demonstrate high level of ethics, professionalism and confidentiality at
all time;
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
Languages: Proficient in English, working knowledge of French is an
advantage
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: National
Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility to renew
Salary Scale: SNV offers a competitive compensation package
Desired Start Date: 1 October, 2014
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials
meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and
letter of motivation onto our in-house recruitment system via the following
link:SNV
Netherlands Development Organisation Executive Secretary Job in Kenya by
31 August, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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