Kitui
Development Centre (KDC) is a local Non – profit making organization working in
the Lower Easter province of Kenya.
It’s
a capacity building organization involved in rural development activities
geared towards poverty reduction.
KDC plays a significant role in the social economic development of the area and its services targets and benefits the poor and the vulnerable communities.
Kitui Development Centre in partnership with FARM Africa – Maendeleo Agricultural Enterprise Fund (MAEF) with financial support from Big Lottery is implementing a project on local chicken production and marketing in Kitui County.
We are therefore seeking outstanding dynamic and result oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.
Project Officer (production)
- The
project officer will report to the KDC programme coordinator.
- He/she
will be responsible for planning and co-coordinating project
activities.
- He/she
will ensure that the community meets chicken production targets.
- He/she
will ensure that all the project goals and objectives are implemented
within the time period of the project.
Key
Qualification and Experience required
- Bsc
Animal production or Bsc Animal science
- Knowledge
in poultry production
- Experience
in community mobilization and capacity building
- Self
drive and confidence
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Computer
literate
- Knowledge
in proposal writing
- Previous
experience in working with community in chicken production will be an
added advantage
Project Officer (marketing)
The marketing officer will be reporting to the Project Officer in charge of chicken production project. She/he will be responsible for mainstreaming market oriented approaches to improve chicken sales.
Qualification and Experience required
- B.COM
(Marketing Option, Bsc Agribusiness, Bsc Agricultural Economics, Bsc in
agricultural marketing
- Good
understanding of markets development
- Good
understanding of gender issues and how they relate to market development
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Computer
literate
Organizational Driver
Accountable to: HR & Administration Manager
Purpose of the Job: To provide effective transport facilitation to the Agency staff and Visitors for official purposes in order to attain the objectives of the organization.
Academic and professional qualifications
- Minimum
of Secondary School Education is preferred with KCSE mean Grade of C plain
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Must
have a clean and valid driving license of classes B, C, and E
- Have
passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade II from the Ministry of
Roads and Public Works;
- Have
certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police;
Experience
and knowledge
- Must
have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
- Have
adequate knowledge of the Highway Code;
- Ladies
are encouraged to apply
Personal
attributes
- Must
be a mature, respectful and honest person of high integrity that is able
to work in a team
- Good
inter-personal, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability
to work long hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualified
and Interested candidates are requested to submit their written application
together with an up to date Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates &
testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email
contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates
previous work experience.
Applications
should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivered or
emailed to kidc@nbnet.co.ke
The closing date for the 3 posts will be 28th January 2013.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Application to be addressed to:
Programme Coordinator
Kitui Development Centre
P.O BOX 901 -90200
kidc@nbnet.co.ke
Kitui