KTDA Assistant Planning, and Strategy Development Officer Jobs in Kenya

KTDA Management Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd. is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.
In line with the company’s strategic objectives, we are seeking to recruit competent and qualified individuals to fill the following positions:-Recruiter: Kenya Tea Development Authority     Contract: Permanent
Location: Nairobi     Available: ASAP
Category: Business Support Services     
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a key player in the tea industry providing management
services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of
quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individual to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or related fieldPostgraduate qualification in Economics, Strategy or related area is an added advantageRelevant Microsoft packages and statistical software packagesTwo (2) years experienceResults driver - takes the initiative to set and achieve challenging work goals, focuses one’s time and energy to maintain high work standardsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines Job Specification
Position scope

Reporting to the Planning Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects undertaken by KTDA Group and subsidiary companies.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in carrying out feasibility studies and research on capital project needsCollecting and analysing data for planning purposesAssisting in monitoring and evaluation of economic factors and projectsUndertaking analysis on business environmental changes, impacts and strategiesCarrying out inventory of information/stock on new projectsPreparing various documents in relation to the identified projectsParticipating and visiting projects in the field to gather informationAssisting in maintenance of accurate information on projectsObserving and complying with environmental health and safety measures and regulations Recruiter: Kenya Tea Development Authority     Contract: Permanent
Location:  Nairobi     Available: ASAP
Category: Business Support Services     
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individual to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or related fieldPostgraduate qualification in Strategic ManagementRelevant Microsoft packages and statistical software packagesFive (5) years experience in a strategic planning capacity, strategic marketing, production and operations management or related field.Results driver - takes the initiative to set and achieve challenging work goals, focuses one’s time and energy to maintain high work standardsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong analytical skillsChange agent – identify opportunities and initiate action to improve systems and processesContinuous learner - uses work challenges as opportunities to try new learning and innovative solutionsJob Specification
Position scope
This is a middle level management position reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for development and continuous review of KTDA Group Strategic Business Plans for improvement of various business lines and enhancement of corporate resource use efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating development of the KTDA Group’s long-term business plansMonitoring, formulation and implementation of departmental business plansMonitoring and reporting on markets and customers from a strategic standpoint and reporting on short, medium and long-term trends and directionsContinuously updating and reviewing the strategic business plansLiaising with other SBUs and Finance to quantify strategic scenarios, assessing opportunities and making recommendationsCarrying out research on policies and environmental changes and identifying the impact on KTDAEstablishing and maintaining appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of organizational performance.Monitoring, measuring and reporting on organizational development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.Any other duties as assigned from time to time.  If you are interested in the above positions, please submit your application together with curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience and present position. In addition, please provide your telephone number, e-mail address and names of three referees to reach us on or before 22nd March 2013.
Applicants should register and apply online at www.myjobsinkenya.com/ktda.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
KTDA HOLDINGS LTD. is an equal opportunity employer.

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