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SCALE 12 (1POSITION) REF: UOE/ADM/FM/VC/06/09/2017

The University of Eldoret is a public University with nine (9) schools namely; Agriculture and Biotechnology; Science; Environmental Studies; Engineering; Natural Resource Management; Education; Business and Management Sciences; Human Resource Development and Economics. It has over 20,000 students,1,500 employees and land measuring 1,057 acres.

The University has a Vision of being a “premier university that is globally visible in knowledge generation and technological innovations” and a Mission of “providing high quality education and training in science, agriculture and technology that promotes networking, partnerships and linkages with other institutions and industry”. The University therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the positions below;

Duties for the Farm Manager Job

• Being the head of the University Farm department;


• Being in charge of the coordination and management of the farm;


• Formulation and implementation of farm policies and strategies;


• Preparing the staff establishment of the Farm Workers;


• Advise the University management on staff training and development;


• Preparing the budgeting and procurement of all the farm requirements;


• Ensuring that all the required quality standards are maintained in the farm products;


• Staff development and capacity building and


• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Officer from time to time.

Farm Manager Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in General Agriculture/Farm Management/Farm Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• At least seven (5) years’ work experience in a relevant field;


• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology;


• Management training lasting not less than three (3) months;


• Membership registration with relevant professional body;

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms

Successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guideline

All applicants must satisfy the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by getting clearances from the following bodies:

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);

Commission for University Education (CUE) and

Current certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service (NPS).

Submission of Applications:

All applicants for the above positions are advised to send ten (10) copies of the applications.  Applicants are advised to indicate the reference of the position applied on the envelope.

Applicants for the position of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance}, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research & Extension), Registrar (Planning) Finance Officer, and Deputy University Librarian should send soft copies of their applications via the e-mail to the Chairman of Council at [email protected]e . or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Tender Box in the Chairman’s office using the Chairman’s address given below or send by post.

Applicants for the positions of Farm Manager & Senior Internal Auditor should send soft copies of their applications via e-mail address to Vice-Chancellor at [email protected]. or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Procurement Box in the Vice-Chancellor’s office using the Vice-Chancellor’s address given below or send by post.

All applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership of the professional associations, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.

Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.  Applicants are advised to contact their referees to write and send confidential reports directly using the addresses given below to be received not later than 21st November, 2017.

The Chairman of Council,
University of Eldoret,
P.O BOX 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke

The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Eldoret,
P.O. Box 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke

Applications should be received on or before Friday the 14th November, 2017 at 4.00 pm. NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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