Thursday, August 22, 2013

Kenya Coffee Producers Association Business Development Officer Job Vacancy

Kenya Coffee Producers Association a membership organization that works with coffee farmers to ensure that they get fair return on their investment in coffee farming. 

KCPA develops and implements projects with farmers aimed at improving their livelihoods.

Position: Business Development Officer 

Applications are invited for qualified female candidates for the above position. 

This is a key position and the person will be responsible for the growth of the business and marketing.

She must be efficient, fast and innovative to push the organization‘s growth potential. 

The initial contract will be one  year and will be renewed based on performance and availability of funds

Responsibilities
  • Spearhead membership recruitment drives
  • Fix  appointments and meet stakeholders
  • Meet clients and show demonstrations of our services and achieve results.
  • Study and analyze and member cooperative society requirements.
  • Prepare unique and complete proposals
  • Market space in KCPA’s quarterly newsletter
  • Co-ordinate the  organization’s activities as may be required from time to time
  • Perform any other related duty you may be called upon
Qualification and Skills required
  • University degree in Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, Agriculture and Agri-Business  related Social Sciences or any other business related field
  • At least 3-4 years of experience in a busy environment.
  • Must have excellent presentation skills and the ability to make sensible presentations which would trigger business growth.
  • Should be proficient in working with computer and have software skills such as working with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be  a lady  and aged between 25 to 40 years
  • Experience in working with cooperatives would be an added advantage
Email your CV and cover letter stating salary expectation to the address below before30th August 2013

Chief Executive Officer, 
Kenya Coffee Producers Association 
P.O Box 8100-00300, 

and Email to dowili@kcpa.co.ke