The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen for dynamic and self focused self starters with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.

Packhouse Manager - Flowers, Naivasha

The Job

Based in our Naivasha Region, the Packhouse Manager will have the following responsibilities:

providing leadership and direction to the packhouse teams;ensuring flowers are processed as per the customer specifications;maintaining quality product output;packhouse team performance appraisal and development;ensuring profitable use of company property;enforcing health and safety procedures and policies in the packhouse;inspecting packhouse documents to ensure accuracy and consistency at all times; andensure there is efficient product grading and processing.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a graduate from a recognized university preferably in an agricultural related discipline;knowledge of Packhouse operations/ systems management;minimum 3 years experience in a similar role;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skillsknowledge of the principles of Kaizen will be an added advantageSpray Supervisors - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Spray Supervisors will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring, reporting and instituting control measures on all pests and diseases in the section;training; instructing and instituting follow ups on all plant management activities that drive production;proactive planning of daily activities and work allocation to staff and ensuring efficiency of all agronomic activities on crops;projecting weekly and daily labour requirements, observing attendance and reporting any shortfalls on productivity to management;monitoring the irrigation and fertigation efficiency and advising where alterations are needed for maximum crop production; andEnsuring compliance with Company Health & Safety policies.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with at least 3 years experience in roses/carnations. growing.
Candidates with a Diploma and extensive relevant experience may be considered;monitoring and evaluation skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andknowledge in crop nutrition and pest management will be an added advantage.Senior Scout - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Senior Scout will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases;reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels;monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures;monitoring plant growth and behaviour in response of elements of feeding;supervision of IPM approaches to pest and disease management as well as compiling IPM and conventional reports for management for action;verification of pest and disease infestation trends;coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality;verifying/validating of scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability;planning, organising and assigning scout’s duties and instituting on the job training;filing of scouting documents/reports;ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time;facilitating trials on new products prior to commercial use within the farm;ensuring orders for scouting purposes are placed on time.The person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture;pest & Diseases identification skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andexperience in flower growing will be an added advantage.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 16 September 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Visit www.kenyan-jobs.com for many more jobs in Kenya

Homegrown Kenya Ltd is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

We are seeking to fill the positions below with results focused self starters who are team players with highly developed organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills.

1. Manager – Vegetable Production

Based in our Mt Kenya Region this is a key position in our vegetable growing operations whose primary responsibilities include:

* production of various varieties of vegetables to meet required specifications including export market requirements;
* field preparation, planting, crop husbandry, support work installation and maintenance;
* ensuring proper identification of pests and diseases and evaluate plant health control strategy report;
* repair and maintenance of farm structures;
* team leadership to ensure people are motivated and productive.

Required qualifications

* Agricultural / Horticultural educational background at degree level;
* Facts and Basis trained with knowledge applied to vegetable growing;
* A minimum of three years hands on relevant experience in a similar position gained in a reputable organisation.

2. Packhouse Foreman

Based in our Mt. Kenya Region the key responsibilities of this position include:

* overseeing the overall grading and processing operations in the pack house, liaise with the Farm Managers to ensure that crop harvesting and delivery to the pack house is efficiently and promptly done;
* training personnel on quality and efficiency improvements;
* managing the workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment;
* ensuring that the budgets and other Key Performance indicators are monitored and adhered to;
* ensuring that the records on key Packhouse operations are properly maintained.

Required qualifications

* At least a Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture / Post harvest;
* A minimum of five years experience in pack house operations;
* Exposure to quality assurance management, operations management and supervision.

3. Mechanic

Based in our Workshop in Naivasha Region, the key responsibilities of this position include:

* conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment;
* rectifying all mechanical faults as per job card and service check sheet;
* performance of other related duties.

Required qualifications

* A holder of Trade Test Grade 1 and above;
* A minimum of three years experience in the same capacity in a busy Workshop;
* Experience with generators and chemical spray equipment will be an added advantage;

If you fulfill the requirements for any of the above positions and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with telephone and email contacts, specifying the position you are applying for, to reach the undersigned not later than 25th March 2011.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 4th May 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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Homegrown Kenya Ltd is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

We are seeking to fill the positions below with results focused self starters who are team players with highly developed organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills.

1. Manager – Vegetable Production

Based in our Mt Kenya Region this is a key position in our vegetable growing operations whose primary responsibilities include:

* production of various varieties of vegetables to meet required specifications including export market requirements;
* field preparation, planting, crop husbandry, support work installation and maintenance;
* ensuring proper identification of pests and diseases and evaluate plant health control strategy report;
* repair and maintenance of farm structures;
* team leadership to ensure people are motivated and productive.

Required qualifications

* Agricultural / Horticultural educational background at degree level;
* Facts and Basis trained with knowledge applied to vegetable growing;
* A minimum of three years hands on relevant experience in a similar position gained in a reputable organisation.

2. Packhouse Foreman

Based in our Mt. Kenya Region the key responsibilities of this position include:

* overseeing the overall grading and processing operations in the pack house, liaise with the Farm Managers to ensure that crop harvesting and delivery to the pack house is efficiently and promptly done;
* training personnel on quality and efficiency improvements;
* managing the workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment;
* ensuring that the budgets and other Key Performance indicators are monitored and adhered to;
* ensuring that the records on key Packhouse operations are properly maintained.

Required qualifications

* At least a Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture / Post harvest;
* A minimum of five years experience in pack house operations;
* Exposure to quality assurance management, operations management and supervision.

3. Mechanic

Based in our Workshop in Naivasha Region, the key responsibilities of this position include:

* conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment;
* rectifying all mechanical faults as per job card and service check sheet;
* performance of other related duties.

Required qualifications

* A holder of Trade Test Grade 1 and above;
* A minimum of three years experience in the same capacity in a busy Workshop;
* Experience with generators and chemical spray equipment will be an added advantage;

If you fulfill the requirements for any of the above positions and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with telephone and email contacts, specifying the position you are applying for, to reach the undersigned not later than 25th March 2011.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 4th May 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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Homegrown Kenya Ltd is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

We are seeking to fill the positions below with results focused self starters who are team players with highly developed organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills.

1. Manager – Vegetable Production

Based in our Mt Kenya Region this is a key position in our vegetable growing operations whose primary responsibilities include:

* production of various varieties of vegetables to meet required specifications including export market requirements;
* field preparation, planting, crop husbandry, support work installation and maintenance;
* ensuring proper identification of pests and diseases and evaluate plant health control strategy report;
* repair and maintenance of farm structures;
* team leadership to ensure people are motivated and productive.

Required qualifications

* Agricultural / Horticultural educational background at degree level;
* Facts and Basis trained with knowledge applied to vegetable growing;
* A minimum of three years hands on relevant experience in a similar position gained in a reputable organisation.

2. Packhouse Foreman

Based in our Mt. Kenya Region the key responsibilities of this position include:

* overseeing the overall grading and processing operations in the pack house, liaise with the Farm Managers to ensure that crop harvesting and delivery to the pack house is efficiently and promptly done;
* training personnel on quality and efficiency improvements;
* managing the workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment;
* ensuring that the budgets and other Key Performance indicators are monitored and adhered to;
* ensuring that the records on key Packhouse operations are properly maintained.

Required qualifications

* At least a Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture / Post harvest;
* A minimum of five years experience in pack house operations;
* Exposure to quality assurance management, operations management and supervision.

3. Mechanic

Based in our Workshop in Naivasha Region, the key responsibilities of this position include:

* conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment;
* rectifying all mechanical faults as per job card and service check sheet;
* performance of other related duties.

Required qualifications

* A holder of Trade Test Grade 1 and above;
* A minimum of three years experience in the same capacity in a busy Workshop;
* Experience with generators and chemical spray equipment will be an added advantage;

If you fulfill the requirements for any of the above positions and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with telephone and email contacts, specifying the position you are applying for, to reach the undersigned not later than 25th March 2011.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 4th May 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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